Considering the Implementation of an Information Technology Strategy for Local Government
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This 21 page paper looks at a scenario where a local government is considering the introduction an IT strategy to encourage more citizen participation in local government. The paper is written in 4 parts. The first part fop the paper looks at three potential methods of enquiry that could be used to assess the proposed strategy and methods of implementation. The second part of the paper conducts a PESTEL analysis to look at the political, economic, social, technological, environment and legal influences that are present. The third paper of the paper uses an impact assessment approach to determine the impact that the strategy may have. The last part of the paper uses the former section in order to identify the key issues in examining the strategy and potential implementation. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
Filename: TEgovweb.rtf

Constructing a Web Site for a Construction Company
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This 5 page report discusses the processes involved in responding to an RFP (request for proposal) put out by a regional construction company with an annual gross income of approximately $2.5-3 million. Issues addressed are the facts that the company must know what it wants the site to "do" and the ways in which the "consultant" responding to the RFP can demonstrate what is possible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWyentaw.rtf

Consumer Protection for E-Commerce Transactions in the UK
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B2C (business to consumer) internet trading is argued as being held back by concerns of purchasers and their rights or powers if a transaction goes sour. This 5 page paper gives a broad overview of the law that protect consumers and e-commerce purchases under English law. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEecomconsum.rtf

Content Management In E-Learning
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33 pages in length. The ever-changing face of global e-commerce has called for greater efficiency when it comes to content management, a critical component of online retailers that helps maintain unstructured information found on any given Web site. This information exists in many digital forms, not the least of which include text documents, engineering drawings, XML, still images, audio/video files and many other types/formats. Modification is a primary consideration when addressing issues of content management, given the constant modification required for maintaining a current cyberlocation. This ability to constantly modify a Web site's content also carries with it a tremendous responsibility for doing so properly in relation to easy reorganization and updating. The reason why content management has become such a critical component to the success of e-commerce sites is, as Ko et al (2002) note, is because Internet/Web users are becoming more savvy with so many emerging resources. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
Filename: TLCContentE.rtf

Copyright and the Internet
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This 5 page report discusses copyright and the Internet. As issues of ownership present themselves, the legalities and principles associated with intellectual properties have gained a greater level of notoriety and concern for all parties involved. The regulatory framework governing access information must also evolve to meet the electronic world's expanding needs and applications. The writer discusses laws that apply to copyrighting on the Internet, ways the materials are used and applicable regulations, and how an individual can protect his or her own intellectual property. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWright.rtf

Copyright in the 21st Century.
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This 3 page paper discusses issues surrounding copyright as it pertains to the 21st century, including the various viewpoints and their supporters; the stakeholders; who gains and loses in the debate; and why. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVcopy21.rtf

Copyright Law and the Internet
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This 8 page paper considers the position of web page content under UK laws. The paper looks at a case supplied by the student. The first issue concerns content created by a subcontractor without a written contract and who owns the copyright. The second issue looks at the copying of photographs form a different website and the last issue examines the use of copied video files and sharing them on a peer to peer programme such as Kazaa. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEcopyinter.rtf

COPYRIGHTS, THE INTERNET AND OWNERSHIP
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This 6-page paper involves a case study detailing moral, ethical and legal behavior on the Internet. The main topic of the paper is copyright law, and the options available to a fictitious young woman who found her photo stolen and posted over the web. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTcopint.rtf

Cost Accounting System for an Online Business
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A 10 page paper assessing components that should be a part of a company's cost accounting system for a new online business unit. The system will need to address several financial and nonfinancial performance measures including sales; total revenues; selling and general administrative expenses; IT expenses and rate of use; and shipping costs. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSacctCstOnl.rtf