Conference Information Message from the General Chair Welcome to the 18th International Workshop on Quality of Service (IWQoS 2010) held in Tsinghua University‚ Beijing. IEEE IWQoS‚ as a highly reputable academic event for the prime annual workshop on network quality of service‚ provides an international forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting edge research in the field of networking and communications. Tsinghua University‚ with its rich legacy‚ now boasts a 99 year history of excellence
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Difficulty in controlling outsourcing process • Dependence cellular network provider • Lack of succession planning • Accusation of infringement upon patent of other organization • Under-develop customer relationship Opportunities • Strengthen Brand • Growing Demand – Education‚ Enterprises & Govt‚ and Consumers • Demand of Mobile Communication • Demand of Media Services • TV‚ Tailored shows etc. • Growing incomes in Asia and other emerging nations- Global expansion. Threats • Rapid Technology
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Abramson‚ a professor at the University of Hawaii‚ developed the world’s first wireless computer communication network‚ ALOHAnet (operational in 1971)‚ using low-cost ham-like radios. The system included seven computers deployed over four islands to communicate with the central computer on the Oahu Island without using phone lines. Definition A wireless local area network (WLAN) links two or more devices using some wireless distribution method (typically spread-spectrum or OFDM radio)‚ and usually
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Case Study Case 1 A Sydney tramway passenger was injured in a collision with another tram‚ which occurred after the driver collapsed at the controls. The plaintiff argued that the collision could have been avoided if the tramway authority had fitted the tram with a system known as ‘dead man’s handle’‚ a system in use on Sydney’s trains. This would have stopped the tram and avoided the accident. The device had been rejected by the tramway authorities because it was felt that it could cause drivers
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Case study: Crumpler Topic 1- operations * Product offered * heavy duty bags for bike couriers Role of operations management Aim * to differentiate the business’s products from its competitors rather than using a cost leadership strategy. Crumpler’s aim has been achieved through: * a better quality product * a vast variety of products in its range * incorporation of new technology * Clever design Influences on Crumpler’s operations Globalisation *
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Timber Yard. He made known to Frank‚ the sole proprietor‚ the purpose and requirement of the materials and placed an order. John signed a standard form contract and paid a deposit. Two months later‚ problems arose which caused John to delay his business. John incurred financial losses. B. IDENTIFYING THE ISSUES 1.0 CONTRACT BETWEEN JOHN & FRANK. It is obvious that there is a contract for the sales of goods between Frank and John. Therefore‚ terms implied by statute into the sales of
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AACS4794 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Case Studies Case Study 1: A Giant Step for Mattress Giant (May 2007) Mattress Giant is one of America’s largest bedding retailers‚ with 240 stores in 14 states. For years‚ the company spent more than $20 million (about RM70 million) annually‚ about 10 percent of its revenue‚ advertising to people in their mid-30s‚ whose household income was $30‚000 - $40‚000 (about RM105‚000 - RM140‚000) per year .and who drove domestic car. As it
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GE’s Case analysis Jack Welch 1. He has adopted 3 D’s (Downsizing‚ destaffing and delayering). He has made hierarchical changes across the organization by reducing hierarchy level from 9 to 4. 2. Fix‚ Sell or close the business in which GE is not either No.1 or No.2. Between 1981 to 1990 they had sold more than 200 businesses which has accounted for 25% of 1980 sales. 3. Restructuring the organization - Jack Welch stated the above objective into a 3 circle concept. Business were categorized
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Hewlett-Packard Company and Microsoft Corporation Financial Analysis According to company financials for the 2012 fiscal year‚ HP current ratio is at 1.09 while Microsoft Corp. ratio is at 2.6 which make HP a lesser candidate to obtain a short-term credit. They would not have enough to pay its current liabilities. Also HP recorded inventories of $6.32B compared to Microsoft $1.14B. If sales for PC’s‚ tablets‚ phones and other products dropped‚ HP would have a difficult time selling its inventory
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GE Energy and GE Healthcare Case Study 1. What are the business benefits of using information technology to build strategic customer relationships for GE Energy and GE Healthcare? What are the business benefits for their customers? Technology is no longer an afterthought in forming business strategy‚ but the actual cause and driver. Networking and data storage & analysis technologies enabled GE to gain a competitive advantage by providing unique products and services to their customers. What
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