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Selling and Leasing Software with Network Externality

Zhang, Jennifer; Seidmann, Abraham - University of Toledo; University of Rochester - 2006

leasing strategy for a special type ofdurable good --- software. We look at a software vendor that can sell(at a posted price …, including the impactof network externality, upgrade compatibility, and commitment on pricingin a dynamic environment. We show … discriminate the consumers. We also demonstrate howsoftware vendors can manage the trade-offs of selling and leasing toachieve a …

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Maintenance management for effective operations management at Matimba Power Station / Oufa Ernest Mutloane.

Mutloane, Oufa Ernest - 2009

Effective and efficient operations management is the cornerstone of any company's success. Presently, because of cost-cutting pressures, all investors look out for companies' operations before making any investment commitment. The South African Government (through the Department of Public...

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Maintaining ERP packaged software : a revelatory case study

Ng, Celeste See-Pui; Gable, Guy G. - 2009

For many organizations, maintaining and upgrading enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (large packaged application software) is often far more costly than the initial implementation. Systematic planning and knowledge of the fundamental maintenance processes and maintenance-related...

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Contractor Selection Criteria: A Benefit-Cost Analysis

Ng, S. Thomas; Skitmore, Martin - 2001

This paper describes an empirical study aimed at ranking prequalification criteria on the basis of perceived total benefit-cost to stakeholders. A postal questionnaire was distributed to 100 client and contractor organizations in Australia in 1997. 48 responses were analyzed for scores on 38...

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Technical and economic assessment of utility interactive PV systems for domestic applications in south-east Queensland

Khouzam, Kamel Y. - 1999

Electric utilities in Australia have been developing policies to stimulate interest and permit the purchase of electricity generated by renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic systems (PV). Studies show that under current conditions, it is technically feasible to introduce small-scale,...

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Incorporating sustainability measures in life-cycle financial decision making for highway construction

Goh, Kai Chen; Yang, Jay - 2010

Public awareness and the nature of highway construction works demand that sustainability measures are first on the development agenda. However, in the current economic climate, individual volition and enthusiasm for such high capital investments do not present as strong cases for decision making...

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Time is Not Money: The Case for Multi-dimensional Accounting in Value-based Software Engineering

Poladian, Vahe; Butler, Shawn; Shaw, Mary; Garlan, David - 2003

"Time is money," or so goes the old saying. Perhaps, influenced by this aphorism, some strategies for incorporating costs in the analysis of software design express all costs in currency units for reasons of simplicity and tractability. Indeed, in theoretical economics all costs can, in...

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A Hierarchical Aircraft Life Cycle Cost Analysis Model

Marx, William J.; Mavris, Dimitri N.; Schrage, Daniel P. - 1995

This paper presents an exploratory study for identification and quantification of the economic benefits or implications associated with wing cost variations. A hierarchical cost model structure is used to determine life cycle effects of design and manufacturing alternatives for the major...

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Integration of Cost and Business Simulation into Conceptual Launch Vehicle Design

Lee, Hosung; Olds, John R. - 1997

This paper reports on research that integrates cost modeling and business simulation into conceptual design environments for advanced launch vehicle programs. A new design-oriented computer tool has been developed and used that is capable of using price-elastic market estimates, price...

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Economic Analysis of Selected Environmental Issues in China

Zhou, Yuan - 2005

This thesis investigates several selected environmental issues in China from an economic perspective. It consists of four self-contained papers. Chapters 2-4 address the issues related to water shortage, while Chapter 5 focuses on the cost of air pollution. Chapter 2 analyses the potential...

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