...Business Research Applications Business research is an organized and systematic inquiry used to obtain data and yield information to support and guide managerial decisions. Organizations use the process to plan, acquire, analyze, and disseminate insights to guide their business decisions with the ultimate goal of maximizing business performance (Cooper & Schindler, 2006). All organizations, no matter how large or how small, will use business research at some level. The purpose of this paper is to discuss how research is used in the wind energy business in relation to developing and building wind farms. Business Research in Wind Energy A good research initiative is valuable to the success of any organization. In the wind energy business several major components must be considered in the building of a wind farm. Strong wind is an endless natural resource to be transformed into capital for both an individual landowner as well as for the wind company. However, before development of a wind farm can be undertaken, the company must first find a windy site and determine if the site has nearby transmissions lines. Once wind and transmission is determined, the value to landowners and the value to governments and local communities must be ascertained and brought to those groups. A wind project will not be successful without the buy-in from the local government, the community, and the landowners. Chasing the Wind The first step to building a wind farm is to find locations to...
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...customers and the initiatives of the competitors. Business decisions are based on good information, which is that result of research. Staying up-to-date with an organization’s position in the changing market, the new trends that are constantly coming up and the competitor’s strategies are essential in this faced paced world. Business research is defined as a systematic inquiry that helps to provide information to the managerial staff to help guide decisions (Cooper, Donald R., Schindler, Pamela S.). Research by an organization is a process of planning, acquiring, analyzing, and dissecting relevant data or information for insights to making decisions that will help to maximize the organization’s performance. Business research as based upon this interpretation then plays an important role in the organization’s decisions. In organizations such as Wal-Mart, research is formulated so that the management in the company is able to complete the research by using people, time, and technology efficiently. The purpose of the corporation’s research then is either to create a theory or product idea or to test a theory. The current research conducted by Wal-Mart helps to improve on areas such as marketing, employee satisfaction and customer service as well as helps the organization find areas where more research is needed. This research is done in order for the organization to continue their business efforts as the largest retail business in the nation. As the company is well known, many...
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...OVERVIEW, TRADING STRATEGIES 1. Trading strategies involving a single option on a stock and the stock itself: i) Covered call; ii) Protective put 2. Trading strategies involving taking a position in two or more options of the same type: i) Bull spreads; ii) Bear spreads; iii) Butter‡y spreads 3. Combinations: Option trading strategies that involve taking a position in both calls and puts on the same stock: i) Straddles; ii) Strips; iii) Straps; iv) Strangles COVERED CALL Consider a portfolio that consists of a long position (buy) in a stock plus a short position (sell) in a call option The investment strategy represented by this portfolio is known as writing a covered call This is because the long stock position "covers" or protects the investor from the possibility of a sharp rise in the stock price. lp on St and a sp on C z Pro…t ( ): ST S T < X : ST payo¤ }| max(ST St + C {z X; 0) cost }| { St + C When ST < X the pro…t is a positive function of ST (slope +1) When ST = 0: = St + C (maximum loss). From upper bound of a call this is negative: C St S T > X : ST (ST X) St + C = X St + C When ST > X the pro…t is not a¤ected by changes in ST (slope 0) When ST = X : = X St + C (maximum gain). From lower bound of a call this is positive: C St C+X Xe r(T t) =) C + Xe r(T t) St 0 Finally, the pro…t is zero when S T = St C = ST St 0) St + C = 0 ) An investor will invest in this strategy if he/she believes that ST St C See graph covered call Covered call: Lp on...
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... As I began reading the material for our Business Research course, my immediate thought was concern with understanding and adapting it to my current job. After the first class, these feelings gave way to accepting the research process as a means to answer problems or find solutions to situations in business. Now I will look at Application Development specifically to application development for Apple® iPhones®, iPads®, and/or iPods®. I will evaluate the Research Process as provided in Exhibit 4.1 of Business Research Methods. And finally, I will review Bringing Research to Life. To begin, let’s look at Application Development. Application Development In the scenario provided, we look at Apple® and their application development. The company, founded in 1976, started with computers however, transformed to the iPod® in 2001 and eventually to the iPhone® and iPad®. To keep up with technology, Apple® has add to develop their own programs and to remain competitive it depends on other companies or individuals to submit applications for use on Apple® products. This scenario estimated that it costs approximately $55,000 to generate an application for the Apple® mobile digital device. As the Apple® states on the website (Apple, 2014), they “review all apps submitted to the App Store and Mac App Store to ensure they are reliable, perform as expected, and are free of offensive material.” What research would I want see in a proposal to approve a new app for...
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...IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Helmut Krcmar Baruch College City University of New York and Henry C. Lucas, Jr. Graduate School of Business Administration New York University November 1986 Center for Research on Information Systems Information Systems Area Graduate School of Business Administration New York University Working Paper Series CRIS #I41 GBA #86-109 Center for Digital Economy Research Stem School of Business IVorking Paper IS-86-109 IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS ABSTRACT This paper presents a framework for the implementation of strategic information systems. The framework draws on past research on implementation and takes into account the unique circumstances of strategic applications. The framework is illustrated with a case study of a money-center bank's cash management system based on a microcomputer. microcomputer provides a powerful front end to the bank's traditional transactions processing system for a corporate treasurer who is a client of the bank. The impact of the The system appears to be positive and the framework offers one model for viewing the implementation of strategic systems. INTRODUCTION A 1982 paper proposed a classification of information systems into three different categories: those which support the business, applications which support strategic planning and s y s t e m s w h i c h a r e a p a r t of a f i r m ' s Turner, 1982). s t r a t e g y (Lucas and This third type of...
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...Access Control, Time Log, and Billing Application Executive Summary The need to maximize the economic performance in business organizations remains a key objective for many companies. Since firms lack an effective way to monitor the activities of the workforce, most of the business organizations needs to acquire access control systems, time log, and the billing application. The system assists companies in determining the productivity of the enterprise. Development of well-functioning application that would suit the needs of the ultimate users is often a challenge to the IT engineers. The main issue with the incomplete application is caused by inadequate communication between the developer and the program developers. There have been many research reports that suggest the appropriate procedures in the development of programs to avoid development of uncompetitive programs. Another issue with the development of faulty programs includes failures of the sponsors to provide the adequate requirements for the application. A research on this matter indicates that many firms continue experiencing reduced quality systems. Some organizations spend enormous amount of finances in hope to acquire adequate systems that would satisfy their intended needs. It is unfortunate that some of the developed systems end failing to deliver as expected by the sponsors. Such issues emerge from inadequate communication between the users and developers. In some cases, they might manifest after implementation...
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...industry. Recently the company has decided to create an App for smart phones that will make applying for a loan easier and more convenient. The marketing research team, for the company is going to conduct the research needed to see if the need exists in the finance market. The research team will decide if creating the APP will benefit the company and be worth the financing that will be needed to get the return on investment. This APP will allow any customer interest in applying for a mortgage to enjoy a secure site from a mobile device. McBride Financial Services (MFS) goal is to be the preeminent provider of low cost mortgages using state of the art technology. Currently McBride’s Financial Services has an online mortgage application, and it is not complex. The turnaround time for an application is within one business day. MFS’s target markets are families, professionals, and retirees. Two of these potential customers has something in common, limited time. There is a skill to balancing the full schedule of a family, and finding the time for personal business as well as professional. Already in place is MFS’s online user friendly mortgage application however developing a secure user friendly Smart phone application will benefit those families or professionals that have limited time. Developing a smart phone application keeps McBride’s Financial Services at the fingertips of the customers. Many times customers are not sitting at a desk with a computer they are using a...
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...Events in Business Research Current Events in Business Research The term of business research is considered a form of practical studies that a company can use to obtain important data to analyze in order to create better ideas and decisions for the company. The research can include different forms of data which includes the feedback of consumers, product research, financial data, and competitive analysis. The various levels of management which uses the business research gain the ability to have a better understanding of the company. Also, they gain a better understanding of their position in their particular market, and how to stay competitive and improve their position within the market. This paper will be a summary of the business research processes through Frederick’s experience in the field of retail and a study of merchandising created by the University of South Africa back in 2013. Frederick currently works in retail which focuses on merchandising in daily operations. The research process is broken down into three major parts which include the; • Identity of the research problem and the research methods used. • How the research is solved within the chosen functional area • Potential applications within the determined functional area. The study chosen focused on the perception which the consumer has on visual merchandising in relation to retail shopping. Research Problem The primary research problem...
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...Dear Sir/Madam, Subject. : Call for Research Papers for “AIMA Journal of Management & Research” Management Research has expanded significantly in recent years, making it difficult for scholars to follow advances in multiple specialized subfields. AIMA Journal for Management and Research (AJMR) addresses this by publishing important theoretical and empirical research done in various subfields of management. The objective of this theme based journal is to quickly update the researchers in specific fields. Facilitating them with latest Research Paper, Bibliography of research papers and books. The goal of AJMR is to bring fresh perspective to research in management and take research to masses through its open access, internet based technology. AJMR is a quarterly journal, and every quarter a new topic/theme is chosen and paper pertaining to it are called for and subsequently reviewed for publication. We take this opportunity to invite research papers, case studies, monographs on the below stated theme. The theme for the August issue is “Business Intelligence, Analysis and Strategy” Background Theme The key to thriving in a competitive marketplace is staying ahead of the competition. Making sound business decisions based on accurate and current information takes more than intuition. Business success depends upon opportunities availed, strategy designed and action taken. But in most of the situation like in retail where Fifty-Three percent (53%) of...
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...MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Fully Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Program Overview The PhD in Management Information Systems (PhD in MIS) provides graduates with theoretical knowledge and methodological skills to help them establish successful careers as productive researchers, scientists and scholars at leading universities and research institutes as well as industrial or business organizations. Both the technical aspects and the organizational impact of information management are stressed. The PhD in MIS provides students with: • An interdisciplinary business understanding of how technology can affect an organization’s behavior, structure, and function • A thorough grounding in the fundamental concepts of the design, development, use and application of information and communication technologies in an organizational setting • Original knowledge in IS research Our Faculty Applicants are advised to review the specific research interests of faculty in each area so they may become familiar with the range and scope of research activity and identify a potential adviser within the specialization or combined areas of study. For more information on faculty research, visit go.uic.edu/PhDMIS. NSF IGERT DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN ELECTRONIC SECURITY AND PRIVACY The UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business invites applications for a new interdisciplinary PhD concentration in electronic security and privacy. Candidates will apply for a...
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...RESEARCH REPORT by B. Lekay 2973630 We swear that this assignment is our original work. All information obtained directly or indirectly from other sources has been fully acknowledged. All members of the group contributed equally and fairly to the completion of this project. Signed: BJ Le Kay Date: April 2013 |Table of Contents |Page | |1. Introduction | |1.1 Problem definition and background to the problem |2 | |1.2 Scope and limitations of the report |2 | |1.3 The research question |3 | |1.4 A description of the rest of the report |3 | |1.5 Methodology |3 | |2. Findings derived from the Data Analysis | |2.1 Results pertaining to...
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...Internet and E-commerce in international business Introduction: Commencing from 20th century, enormous use of Internet was witnesses in all the fields with a major impact on international business. Although the Internet and web 2.0 serve as improving trend of economy and business, there is negligible research done to advocate their impacts on international business and marketing (Urban, 2003). The present literature review essay is an attempt to address the gap of existing literature whereby necessary recommendations can be made to improve use of technology in business. For the purpose of this essay, extant literatures in the fields of international business, technology, science, marketing and e-commerce have been studied and reviewed. Research objective: To serve the purpose of the literature review, investigation of Internet and e-commerce over international business processes is performed with the primary research objective as the consequence of Internet on international business. Research questions: In order to study research objective, a set of research questions have been devised upon which a review is presented in the following essay. The research questions devised are: • Influence of Internet in international business. • Consequences of Internet on international entrepreneurship. • Impact of web 2.0 on international business processes. • Influence of e-commerce in international business Literature study: ...
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...growth. Information technology has proven capable of integrating every detail of information that previously seemed impossible was achieved, as the speed of information, efficiency and effectiveness. Information technology is widely used as a website for selling product online, where the product can be accessed throughout the world. Accordingly, the development of information technology through the concept of e-commerce has changed the business environment more conducive to force us to dominate the field more quickly. Rapid development in information technology, especially in the development of the Internet has led to the extensive use of electronic in the daily business such as e-commerce, e-government and e-commerce as well. E-mail and the internet site are the most important component of e-commerce. While the growing importance of the Web 2.0 and the effects on consumers and organisations are issues frequently making headlines and increasingly attracting academic attention. The interest is often focused on the ways in which these applications will contribute to customer behavioural change and on new challenges facing strategist and marketers (Urban, 2003; McKinsey Quarterly, 2007). There is little clarity as to the exact nature of Web 2.0 for all intents and purposes, there is still no generally accepted definition of the term and no systematic...
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...Survey 5/5**** Sample Size Analysis 5/5**** Business Application 5/5 **** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Political Survey or Poll- from Pew Research or Gallup --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description of Survey 5/5**** Sample Size Analysis 5/5**** Business Application 5/5 **** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Opinion Survey or Poll- from Pew Research or Gallup --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description of Survey 5/5**** Sample Size Analysis 5/5**** Business Application 5/5 **** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overview of Survey Research: Text Research required 10/10**** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This section of the paper will be 2-3 pages in length. 30% deductions for not using specified required research. 6 points will be deducted for each survey that is not taken from the required resource. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Student’s Survey --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copy of 3 question Entertainment or General Opinion Survey 5/5**** Chart #1, described in words 5/5 **** Chart #2, described in words 5/5 **** Chart #3, described in words 5/5 **** Business Application 5/5 ****...
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...content 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5 1.1. Background of study 5 1.2. E-business in Vietnam 5 1.3. Profile of HolcimVietnam Ltd 6 1.4. Research objectives 8 1.5. Scope of study 8 1.6. Research contribution 8 1.7. Research ethics 9 1.8. Structure of the research 9 Chapter 2: Literature Review 10 2.1. Introduction 10 2.2. E-business in Vietnam 10 2.2.1. Awareness of need for adopting e-business 10 2.2.2. Slow growth 12 2.2.3. Bright future 12 2.3. Impacts of e-business 13 2.3.1. Impact on HVL and cement industry 14 2.4. Application of e-business 15 2.4.1. E-business application capability 15 2.4.2. Application of e-business 17 2.5. Identification of challenges and critical success factors (CSFs) of e-business implementation for HVL 18 2.5.1. Challenges 18 2.5.2. CSFs 19 2.6. E-business strategy 20 2.6.1. Approaches to e-business strategy 20 2.6.2. Developing e-business strategy 22 2.7. Chapter summary 23 Chapter 3: Methodology 24 3.1. Introduction 24 3.2. Research philosophy 24 3.2.1. Positivism philosophy 25 3.2.2. Phenomenology philosophy 25 3.3. Research approach 26 3.4. Research strategy 26 3.5. Research method 27 3.6. Research data collection 28 3.6.1. Data source 28 3.6.2. Collection method 28 3.7. Sample size 29 3.8. Data analysis method 29 3.9. Reliability and Validity 29 3.9.1. Reliability 29 3.9.2. Validity 30 3.10. Research limitations 30 3.11. Chapter summary 30 Chapter 4: Findings, Discussion...
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