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• Implementing Enterprise Risk Management

  BNET - 2006-10-09

  Enterprise Resource Management ERM is a powerful management tool that is never completed and requires champions at the C-level for its successful implementation. In the risky world, companies can no longer rely on a silo approach to risk management but need an integrated and holistic perspective of all the risks...

  Tags: Risk, University Of Virginia, Risk Management, Enterprise Resource Management, Strategy, Enterprise Risk Management, Security, Management, Business Security, Business Operations

• Developing Integrated Knowledge Management Solutions Based on the Unique Social and Knowledge Character of Organizations

  BNET - 2004-10-01

  This paper describes a methodology that seeks to integrate concepts from the diverse fields of organizational psychology, statistical modeling and knowledge management in order to help organizations tackle complex problems that do not lend themselves to being addressed through more traditional problem solving methods. Fundamentally, the methodology is focused on...

  Tags: University Of Virginia, Knowledge, Knowledge Management, Strategy, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Software, Software, Management, Data Management

• Integrating Disparate Data For Decision Support: An Interdisciplinary, Object-Oriented, Open Source Approach

  BNET - 2004-06-07

  This paper describes a unique system for integrating disparate data that will allow for greatly improved decision support in diverse domains. The Flexible Extensible Digital Object Repository Architecture Fedora provides the foundation for this project by combining a flexible, use-neutral approach to organizing streams of content and metadata with disseminators...

  Tags: University Of Virginia, Open Source, Decision Support, Object-oriented, Data Mining, Tools & Techniques, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Management

• Risk-Based Classification of Incidents

  BNET - 2003-07-31

  As the penetration of software into safety-critical systems progresses, accidents and incidents involving software will inevitably become more frequent. Identifying lessons from these occurrences and applying them to existing and future systems is essential if recurrences are to be prevented. Unfortunately, investigative agencies do not have the resources to fully...

  Tags: University Of Virginia, Incident, Policies And Procedures, Tools & Techniques, Human Resources, Management

• Top End Alignment: Align Your Vision, Brand, and Marketing Communications to Attain Business Leadership

  BNET - 2003-05-30

  A shared vision within an organization and strong brand communication are key factors in achieving optimum business results. A strong vision helps to identify the business's direction and purpose, builds loyalty and involvement, and inspires enthusiasm and commitment. Effective brand management can influence purchase and ownership experiences create emotional attachments...

  Tags: University Of Virginia, Brand, Leadership, Vision, Marketing Communication, Branding, Strategy, Marketing, Management

• Diversification and Synergy

  BNET - 2003-01-01

  Article encodes two frameworks that help the strategist to analyze how to expand the boundaries of the firm in a way that maximizes the potential for transference of skills, or synergy, among the businesses. These are Ansoff's growth vector matrix and Thomas's direct and indirect linkages approach. These options are...

  Tags: University Of Virginia, Matrix, Diversification, Synergy, Linkage, Ansoff, Strategic Management, Strategy, Management

• Corporate Culture, Values, and Strategic Change

  BNET - 2003-01-01

  This white paper introduces the culture and values elements of strategic implementation that is based on strategy equation, which holds that financial performance is a function of both industry attractiveness and competitive advantage or position. It illustrates few strategic capabilities those were considered at the time of implementation. The ultimate...

  Tags: Corporate Culture, University Of Virginia, Change, Strategy, Management

• Knowledge Management (KM): A Revolution Waiting For IR AIR 2001 Forum Paper

  BNET - 2001-06-25

  This paper shares a vision of the future of Institutional Research IR for the 21st century, in which institutional researchers learn to see themselves as the critical knowledge workers in the higher education industry. To take on this role, IR needs to understand the concepts of knowledge management KM; use...

  Tags: University Of Virginia, Knowledge, Knowledge Management, Business Intelligence, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Management

• Casino in a Box

  BNET - 2001-02-02

  This document focuses on the growth of the online gambling or casino industry. This article shows that numerous estimates have the number of websites that offer online betting and gambling at well over 800 by the year 2001.The article also focuses on the issue of the regulation of the online...

  Tags: Government, Internet, Management, Regulations, Strategy, University Of Virginia, Web Site Development

• The Digital Music Revolution and MP3.com

  BNET - 2001-02-02

  The future of the Majors and other record companies will be that of content providers that seek to maximize distribution. Utilizing all "safe" distribution channels enables the record companies to focus on building and strengthening their artist base, a key competitive advantage. Additionally, expanded distribution reduces direct promotional expenses by...

  Tags: Record Company, University Of Virginia, MP3.com Inc., Digital Media, Strategy, Digital Music, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management