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Daniel Clark, was born in the year of 1986, at Lismore Public Hospital in New South Wales, Australia. Daniel lived in Lismore to the age of five before his parents, Douglas and Lynette Clark decided to travel Australia. Daniel started corrorspondance schooling at the age of 6 while continuing to travel in a motorhome. He and his family continued their travelling throughout the country for the next 12 years, and after his many experiences the Clark family settled in Gympie Queensland for him to conlude his final 2 years of schooling in a mainstream environment.
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Bell, and Howell. 2004. “Saskatchewan Business�?. Auctioneer Bidding on Success. 25: 4. ISSN 17014468
The article discusses a particular niche market within the topic of e-commerce. Through information technologies and more precisely the internet, smaller businesses are given a greater opportunity to grow onto a global scale. As the topic of online auctions are talked about, by using high speed internet connection an individual can be involved in a live auction in a number of locations around the globe. Due to these technologies, this application can be utilised without being subjected to travel related costs, or lengthy periods away from personal commitments. As there is greater interaction with this type of communication technology, this type of online business model must be constructed to incorporate higher consumer needs. Since now the consumer can survey several different auction houses within the length of a day. However, as it is displayed that a number of these types of software applications are being developed, patience must be given if a successful model is to be obtained.
Cook, R., Javalgi, R., and B. Joseph. 2001. “Business Horizons�?. Marketing On The Web: How Executives Feel, What Businesses Do. 44: 4: 32-41. ISSN 0007-6813.
Through this article the professors of marketing from both Cleveland State University and Virginia University; Joseph, Cook and Javalgi, use data from a number of company surveys. However, first it establishes that business and public global communication, along with the internet made itself known during the end of the 20th century. In particular, the usage of the internet grew faster than any other technology before it. This is demonstrated by the enormous growth of business-to-business sales as well as the global population figures involved with being a part of world wide internet traffic. The article then continues to look at how the internet has re-shaped traditional business practices of commerce. Significantly due to how it can look past geographical distances and reduce many other processing costs. The authors then discuss aspects of marketing applications under areas of; advertising, servicing customers, conducting market research and selling and buying. Following such topics, the survey data is used to give varied opinions about contemporary business situations with regards to e-commerce. This research explores the use of marketing on the internet and also how it ‘grades’, compared to more traditional ‘brick and motor’ settings. It is suggested that due to many findings a number of top marketing executives are more apprehensive about using the internet than other business executives coming from lower and middle sectors. Given this, executives in all sectors need to understand the strategic importance of the internet, yet also realise that tactical infrastructure need be in place to ensure success
Ezeala-Harrison, F. 1999. Theory and Policy of International Competitiveness, Chapter 6: Communication and Information Technology in International Competitiveness. Westport: Praeger Publishers. ISBN 2-275-96414-0
Ezeala-Harrison looks at the impacting applications of Communication and Information Technology (CIT) within a contemporary business scene. Many communication technologies developed in the late 20th century, such as the internet. These have altered the ways in which a company conducts business on all levels, whether it is with fellow corporations or customers. The chapter also suggests that it is due to the abilities and application of CIT that has greatly brought about and supports the new economy. It is these widespread applications of technology that have created new ways of seeking markets and delivering products. Through the internet, consumers in one country can just as easy purchase goods from an international firm due to greater communication integration. The appearance of information technology and the internet has brought a cost effective way of performing business as the price of connection remains relatively unchanged irrespective of the amount of electronic transactions. Furthermore, employee efficiency is raised as stages of administration are reduced as well as time efficiency in storing and revising records. CIT also made the phenomenon of convergence possible. One example is that geographical distance no longer poses near as many implications. In addition, companies can’t solely focus on sales, as they must also take into consideration after sales service as new communication technology is a two way form of media. In a race to become more competitive in the business arena, the use of CIT is increasingly important in an attempt to maintain a competitive edge on the global front.
Giga Information Group. 1997."Business Online�?. Conference Analysis. June 24-26. San Francisco: California.
Throughout this conference, it tends to be demonstrated that the internet has, and is continuing to reinvent the way that business is conducted. It proceeds with issues of privacy in regards to electronic business, and brings to light that trust is always going to play a part in online commerce. This is due to concerns of electronic alterations and duplication on both behalf of the seller and buyer. In order to conduct business, authentication between participants is essential, hence further topics of cryptography, digital signatures and the like are commented upon. Given these subject areas, it is noted that for online business models to be successful all aspects of ‘new’ and ‘old’ operations must be incorporated. From here the conference discusses varied avenues of web directions, and how the internet is seen to be part reality and part fantasy, but it generates real business opportunities on a global scale. The internet is a cost effective marketing tool that is also available to the smaller business as well as the large, because it allows the company to develop what it already has and promote and market it in an innovative way. On top of this, the new technologies allow to add additional components to their business functions, like; lower delivery costs, reduce development time, 24/7 access, and in some instances free company and market news, as well as the ability to send emails to an existing customer interface.
King, W. 1998. "Information Systems Management�?. IT-enhanced productivity and profitability.15: 1: 64-67, ISSN 1058-0530.
As president of the Association for Information Systems, Professor William R. King presents applications of modern Information Technology (IT) and how it has had an effect on business profitability and productivity. Using the US as an example, it can be seen that the economy and worker productivity are increasing at a rapid rate. Inturn, this is largely due to utilizing IT in an effective and highly efficient way. It is also noted that technology is outdated very quickly in contemporary society, so companies are investing vast quantities of capital into the up-keep of IT in an attempt to further increase productivity, and thus profitability. Through the majority of the article, King chooses to display his summary in a variety of sub-sections under the title Drivers of the Profitability and Productive Revolution. These include; The Integrated BPR-TQM Philosophy, Global Communication Networks, The Internet and World Wide Web, Intranets, Mass Customization and Integrated Logistics, as well as Data Warehousing and Mining. These topics define such statements as, how through IT global business networks are becoming commonplace. Furthermore, these are sustained with examples like how these business communication networks allow the engineers of Hughes Electronics to interact globally, hence decreasing costs in travel and time. The article continues to comment on other distinct aspects of IT and more precisely the internet, with the rising of new web-based business models adopted by the likes of Amazon.com and other such companies. It draws to a conclusion by evaluating the earlier topics, and establishing that modern communication technologies are having an undeniable impact upon all businesses that are participating in today’s competitive business environment.
McGraw-Hill. 2004. Introduction to e-business: Chapter 1: The Internet And The World Wide Web For E-Commerce. 3rd Edition. Sydney: McGraw Hill Australia. ISBN 777777257-0
This chapter gives an overall look at the internet, from its humble beginnings to its ‘cutting-edge’ business applications. It was through the creation of the World Wide Web that businesses had the chance to develop a virtual marketplace. Inturn, this gave them a lot less restrictions in the areas of time and space. Due to these new global communication resources both business and consumer attitudes have been changed. As a result, a number of web-based companies have commenced operation, and physical businesses have also utilised the internet to retain competitive advantages. Now these emerging technologies allow for an increased number of global customers to be reached and also an improvement in the quality of services a firm can offer. On the other hand, it also shifted the balance away from the supplier and towards the consumer, as through the internet the latter could subsequently reach a wider array of information. Furthermore, the internet has enabled companies to ‘streamline’ their supply chains, thus causing some disintermediation and a lower overall price of the product. An example of this is the logistical costs saved by delivering music electronically rather than putting it through the various stages of production to be produced as a physical CD or other item. It can be suggested that the internet was based on modern technology to convey almost limitless amounts of information. However, it has taken this use much further to create a new phenomenon in the business world.
Steinert-Threlkeld, T. (1999) Life on the Internet can be a beach. Volume 6 Issue 14, p20, Academic Search Elite
This article brings to attention that by means of electronic business, entrepreneurs can create a worldwide business by finding ways of linking manufacturers and companies that specialise in logistic deliveries. It then demonstrates how in the setting up of particular companies, electronic communications and the internet are allowing them to establish base operations in Bermuda to gain tax advantages. Yet, support is given by suggesting that any aspect of saving needs to be employed to sustain a business in today’s competitive environment. In light of this, examples of companies are made known, and it is also brought into focus that they must retain a diversified global approach towards ownership and management to preserve their current foothold.
Torre, J., and R. Moxon. 2001. “Journal of International Business Studies�?. Introduction to the symposium e-commerce and global business: The impact of the information and communication technology revolution on the conduct of international business. 32: 4: 617, ISBN 00472506.
Jose de la Torre and Richard W Moxon provide an informative article that speculates both business and academic press with regards to worldwide information and communication technology (ICT). They proceed by demonstrating how the uprise of ICT has greatly reduced geographical distance, removed intermediaries, as well as brought a greater sense of integration to the world economy. All the arguments are supported by examples and statistics that display value figures, that inturn, deem the growth of ICT at more than twice the rate of the global economy. It also tends to focus on suggesting forecasts that will transform the world of business through the improvements in technology, by the “end of geography�?. The article continues by reminding its audiences that ICT is not a ‘trend’, it will stay and grow while simultaneously changing the face of business. To add to this, it proceeds by suggesting implications and impacts that ICT may have upon international business theories and multinational corporate management. The second part of the article particularly directs attention towards some of the major issues within this topic by grouping them into; geographies and states, markets and industries, as well as enterprises and processes. Through this section, it does not only take into account the positive and negative aspects of each, but also provides relevant examples and strategies of operation. After taking all aspects into account, it is increasingly made aware that ICT has had and will continue to have an ever-changing affect upon the world of business.
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Giga Information Group. 1997. �?Business Online�?. Conference Analysis. June 24-26. San Francisco: California.
Throughout this conference, it tends to be demonstrated that the internet has, and is continuing to reinvent the way that business is conducted. It proceeds with issues of privacy in regards to electronic business, and brings to light that trust is always going to play a part in online commerce. This is due to concerns of electronic alterations and duplication on both behalf of the seller and buyer. In order to conduct business, authentication between participants is essential, hence further topics of cryptography, digital signatures and the like are commented upon. Given these subject areas, it is noted that for online business models to be successful all aspects of ‘new’ and ‘old’ operations must be incorporated. From here the conference discusses varied avenues of web directions, and how the internet is seen to be part reality and part fantasy, but it generates real business opportunities on a global scale. The internet is a cost effective marketing tool that is also available to the smaller business as well as the large, because it allows the company to develop what it already has and promote and market it in an innovative way. On top of this, the new technologies allow to add additional components to their business functions, like; lower delivery costs, reduce development time, 24/7 access, and in some instances free company and market news, as well as the ability to send emails to an existing customer interface.
