Ever since the internet technology was developed in 90's, like radio, television andnews paper, it has become one of the most influencial medias. Comparing withtraditional media, internet performs significantly better on on-time information providing, communication, geography limitation and globalization. Not only the cost of seting it up is low, but also the speed of its information transmitting is fast. Therefore lots of firms set up their corporate websites and use its functionalaities to help their marketing and customer service. The most important factor that decides the quality of a corporate website is the website functionalities. The definition of "website functionalities" is wide. It contains many kinds of abilities that a website has. To help corporates/firms build corporate websites that can help their sales and services the best, this research intends to find out the relationship between companies' stock prices and their corporate website functionalities, and finally find out the website functionalities that can help firms' business performance and rank the website functionalities from the most important one to the least important one. This research takes stock information from the "Taiwan Stock Exchange Market Observation System" website. The information taken are the stock price, capital size and industry category. The size of the sample is 150 companies. This research developes a grading system that evaluates companies' performances on functionalities that were defined by Liu (1997)'s research on "Corporate Website Content" and Ghose& Dou(1998)'s research on "Corporate Website's Interactive Functionalities". This grading system gives a score to each of the 150 companies, and then analyzes the relationships between each company¡¦s score and its stock price/capital size/industry category. This research has a result showing that for the website functionalities that are related to a corporate's stock price, from the most significant related to least significant related can be ranked as "Customer Surpporting Functionality", "Website Information Functioanlity", "Advertising/Exhibiting/Broadcasting Functionality" and "Personalization Functionality". Considering industry category, companies in "Finance/Insurance" and "Transpotation industry" have highest scores on website functionalities. Companies in "high-tech industry" are the second. Companies in "conventional industries" score the lowest. Considering capital size, companies with capital size of "more than 5 billion NTD" have the highest score on website functionalities. Companies which have capital sizes of "2 ~ 5 billion" and "less than 2billion" have lower scores.

With the development of the Internet and the globalization, corporate web site has played an important role for multinational enterprise. The corporate not only need to focus on the globalization of their web site, but also need to devote the localization of the web site to fit the local needs. This study adopted the qualitative research methods, and has interviewed with employees of a domestic leading computer manufacturer-E Company. The purpose of the study is to explore the pros and cons of the multinational team by using cross-cultural studies in the theoretical analysis. Base on the experiential case, this study discussed how the cross-cultural issues influence the cooperation of the multi-national team and to find out the best solution for managerial issues. The research conclusion summarized as below. 1. Low cultural difference result in better web site performance. If the communicate is positive, the web site consistency can be recognized. 2. When the cultural difference is low, instead of the rich medium of communication, the key factor is the context of communication. 3. The performance of web site consistency and localization are affected by the national cultural differences. The differences in cross-cultural communication will also affect the cost of web site. 4. The cross-cultural differences have the negative impact of web site performance, however, the richer communication medium, and the trust can help to reduce the negative impact of this issue. 5. If two parties cooperate under the cross-cultural differences, the lack of cultural awareness, language, cognition and awareness of space and time could easily lead to ineffective communication or misunderstanding, the project is also leading to poor results.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-03T12:30:58Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Parte 1.pdf: 165290 bytes, checksum: 0e56eb22bb7b3cf60dde900ea0debd1e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009-04-15 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / This paper analyses the relation between communication and innovation in corporate websites of Brazilian companies such as Embraer, Natura, Faber-Castell and Rigesa. These institutions were selected as the central body of this research for being the most innovative of Brazil, according to the first version of the Brazil Index of Innovation (IBI) 2007. The paper will also examine the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for the delivery of institutional information and to communicate innovation to the press. The main methodology used is Multiple Case Studies which support the comparison of digital communication through corporate portals. The resources of the Analysis of Content and Discourse Analysis were also used. The survey results show that there is a contradiction between the companies being innovative in products and processes, but not in the planning, management, architecture and dissemination of institutional image.(AU) / O trabalho analisa a relação entre Comunicação e Inovação nos Portais Corporativos das empresas Embraer, Natura, Faber-Castell e Rigesa. Ou seja, como essas instituições inovam em suas comunicações no meio on-line e como divulgam o conteúdo sobre Inovação. Estas empresas foram selecionadas como corpus central da pesquisa por estarem entre as mais inovadoras do Brasil, de acordo com a primeira versão do Índice Brasil de Inovação de 2007. A metodologia central para o desenvolvimento do projeto é a de Estudos de Caso Múltiplos, a partir da qual foi feita a comparação da comunicação digital por meio dos portais corporativos. Também são utilizados os recursos da Análise de Conteúdo e da Análise do Discurso. A proposta inclui também o exame da utilização das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação para a veiculação de informações institucionais e sobre Inovação por meio das Salas de Imprensa. E ainda, são destacadas as características dos profissionais responsáveis pela gestão dos portais corporativos. Os resultados da pesquisa evidenciam que há uma contradição entre as empresas serem inovadoras em produtos e processos, mas não no planejamento, gestão, arquitetura e divulgação da imagem institucional e de informações sobre inovação por meio dos portais corporativos. Revela ainda um nicho de mercado que precisa de profissionais especializados.(AU)

This study examined the role of corporate websites and company Facebook profiles in shaping perceptions of organizational image in the recruitment context. A primary purpose of this research was to determine whether or not perceptions of organizational image vary across different web-based recruitment methods, specifically examining corporate websites and social networking (SNW) sites, such as company Facebook profiles. A secondary goal was to determine how these perceptions of image are shaped by the objective components of websites and Facebook profiles. Finally, this study sought to determine the most influential components of websites and Facebook profiles, in terms of impacting image, to better understand how organizations can maximize their web-based recruitment efforts. A total of 102 companies selected from Fortune Magazine’s 2011 top 500 were chosen for the study. Perceptions of organizational personality as well as objective assessments of personality were gathered for each organization in a two phase approach. Results indicate that exposure to corporate websites and company Facebook profiles do influence perceptions of image in different ways. Furthermore, individual components of the websites were identified as key drivers for influencing specific image dimensions, particularly for company Facebook pages. Findings are beneficial for advising practitioners on how to best manage their web-based recruitment sources in order to maximize efficiency. The present study serves to further our understanding of the process through which perceptions of organizational image are influenced by new recruitment sources.

The concept of brand nowadays goes beyond the simple logo printed or displayed on a product or service. Branding is an important element for companies, and the communication channels used to deliver brand messages play a fundamental role. The advancement and innovation in web technologies made web communication artefacts crucial channels for companies and a key aspect of these artefacts is their usability. In this project a re-design process has been carried on the “Iliad Italia S.p.A.” corporate website from scratch, introducing innovative approaches such as user-centered design and value-based design. The developed website has been then used to perform an innovative comparative study aiming of verifying whether or not web usability affects brand perception. Adopting two different innovative procedures, brand perception has been measured on test subjects after using the old website and the new one. Analyzing the gathered data, a visible correlation has been found between usability and brand perception, indeed, using a website with higher usability resulted in a higher brand perception and the usage of a website with lower usability resulted in a decrease in brand perception in test subjects. The project introduced innovative research tools and procedures in a real case scenario, illustrating how they can be adopted in the development of web-communication artefact in companies, moving web development and marketing a step closer each other. / Il concetto di brand oggi va oltre il semplice logo stampato o esposto su un prodotto o servizio. Il branding è un elemento importante per le aziende, e i canali di comunicazione utilizzati per veicolare i messaggi del brand giocano un ruolo fondamentale. Il progresso e l'innovazione nelle tecnologie web hanno reso gli artefatti di comunicazione web cruciali per le aziende, e un aspetto chiave di questi artefatti è la loro usabilità. In questo progetto è stato portato avanti un processo di re-design del sito web aziendale di "Iliad Italia S.p.A." partendo da zero, introducendo approcci innovativi come lo user-centered design e il value-based design. Il sito web sviluppato è stato poi utilizzato per effettuare uno studio comparativo innovativo volto a verificare se l'usabilità di un sito web influisce o meno sulla percezione del brand negli utenti. Adottando due diverse procedure innovative, è stata misurata la percezione del brand successivamente all'uso del vecchio e del nuovo sito web. Analizzando i dati raccolti, è stata trovata una visibile correlazione tra usabilità e percezione del brand, infatti, l'utilizzo di un sito web con una maggiore usabilità ha portato a una maggiore percezione del brand e l'utilizzo di un sito web con una minore usabilità ha portato a una diminuzione della percezione del brand nei soggetti del test. Il progetto ha introdotto strumenti di ricerca e procedure innovative in uno scenario di uso reale, illustrando come questi strumenti e procedure possono essere adottate nello sviluppo di artefatti di comunicazione web nelle aziende, avvicinando lo sviluppo web al marketing. / Begreppet märke går idag utöver den enkla logotypen som skrivs ut eller visas på en produkt eller tjänst. Varumärke är ett viktigt inslag för företag, och kommunikationskanalerna som används för att leverera varumärkesmeddelanden spelar en grundläggande roll. Utvecklingen och innovationen inom webbteknologier gjorde att webbkommunikationsföremål är viktiga kanaler för företag och en viktig aspekt av dessa föremål är deras användbarhet. I detta projekt har en ny designprocess genomförts på "Iliad Italia S.p.A." företagets webbplats från grunden och introducerar innovativa metoder som användarcentrerad design och värdebaserad design. Den utvecklade webbplatsen har sedan använts för att utföra en innovativ jämförande studie som syftar till att verifiera om webbanvändbarhet påverkar varumärkesuppfattningen eller inte. Antagande av två olika innovativa förfaranden, varumärkesuppfattning efter användningen av den gamla och nya webbplatsen har mäts på testämnen. Genom att analysera de samlade uppgifterna har en synlig korrelation hittats mellan användbarhet och varumärkesuppfattning. Att använda en webbplats med högre användbarhet resulterade faktiskt i en högre varumärkesuppfattning och användningen av en webbplats med lägre användbarhet resulterade i en minskning av varumärkesuppfattningen i testpersoner. Projektet introducerade innovativa forskningsverktyg och förfaranden i ett verkligt fallsscenario, som illustrerar hur de kan användas för att utveckla webbkommunikationsartiklar i företag, flytta webbutveckling och marknadsföring ett steg närmare.

Актуальность темы выпускной квалификационной работы обусловлена потребностями бизнеса в своевременном освоении новых рынков сбыта и внедрении эффективных маркетинговых технологий. Целью данной работы является проектирование и создание системы маркетинга в интернет-среде для предприятия. Практическая значимость данной работы заключается в подготовке теоретической базы для создания полноценной системы интернет-маркетинга, а также начале ее реализации в виде разработки корпоративного сайта и рекламных материалов для действующего предприятия. / The relevance of the topic of final qualification work is due to the needs of the business in the timely development of new markets and the introduction of effective marketing technologies. The aim of this work is to design and create a marketing system in the Internet environment for the enterprise. The practical significance of this work lies in the preparation of the theoretical basis for creating a complete Internet marketing system, as well as the beginning of its implementation in the form of developing a corporate website and advertising materials for an existing enterprise.

This study identifies, tests and modifies factors for effective corporate online communication using a marketing public relations (MPR) perspective. An MPR perspective entails an integrated cross-disciplinary approach with a strong product and/or service focus. The need for the study is underscored by the fact that there is undoubtedly a lack of a theoretical framework in which to practise corporate online communication in the context of selling the organisation's products or services. In order to test the identified factors for effective corporate online communication, namely credibility, trust and long-term relationships, this study uses Q methodology as a research method and applies Q sorting as a means of data collection. Participants are asked to sort statements about corporate online communication in their preferred order of importance on a large board in the presence of the researcher. This is known as the Q sorting process. The identified factors are tested among 20 communicators and 20 receivers of corporate online communication. The participants' sortings of statements are compared by means of Q factor analysis and then analysed. The results of the study indicate that only one factor is perceived as an absolute significant factor for effective corporate online communication and that two of the factors necessitate modification. Consequently, based on the results, four factors are identified for effective corporate online communication, using an MPR perspective. These four factors are derived from the perspectives of both the communicators and receivers of corporate online communication and are included in a proposed theoretical framework of corporate online communication using an MPR perspective. / Communication / D. Litt et Phil.

This study identifies, tests and modifies factors for effective corporate online communication using a marketing public relations (MPR) perspective. An MPR perspective entails an integrated cross-disciplinary approach with a strong product and/or service focus. The need for the study is underscored by the fact that there is undoubtedly a lack of a theoretical framework in which to practise corporate online communication in the context of selling the organisation's products or services. In order to test the identified factors for effective corporate online communication, namely credibility, trust and long-term relationships, this study uses Q methodology as a research method and applies Q sorting as a means of data collection. Participants are asked to sort statements about corporate online communication in their preferred order of importance on a large board in the presence of the researcher. This is known as the Q sorting process. The identified factors are tested among 20 communicators and 20 receivers of corporate online communication. The participants' sortings of statements are compared by means of Q factor analysis and then analysed. The results of the study indicate that only one factor is perceived as an absolute significant factor for effective corporate online communication and that two of the factors necessitate modification. Consequently, based on the results, four factors are identified for effective corporate online communication, using an MPR perspective. These four factors are derived from the perspectives of both the communicators and receivers of corporate online communication and are included in a proposed theoretical framework of corporate online communication using an MPR perspective. / Communication / D. Litt et Phil.