Thesis (M.S. in Information Technology Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008. / Thesis Advisor(s): Housel, Thomas J. ; Rendon, Rene G. "June 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on August 22, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-76). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 1990. / Thesis Advisor(s): San Miguel, Joseph G. Second Reader: Fitzgerald, David M. "December 1990." Description based on title screen as viewed on April 01, 2010. DTIC Descriptor(s): Carrier based aircraft, antisubmarine warfare, weapons, control, environments, financial management, weapon systems, dynamics, navy, contractors, theses, costs, limitations, response, resources, submarines Author(s) subject terms: S-3 weapon systems improvement program; S-3B Includes bibliographical references (p. 64). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--Ohio University, March, 1995. / Title from PDF t.p.

M.Bibl. / The problem discussed in this study, is to determine whether information can be seen as a marketable product. Taking this into consideration, the study provides guidelines how to formulate a price strategy so that information products can be sold. In chapter one, concepts such as product, price and price strategy are described. The characteristics of products and services are used to describe information as a product. The marketing of information products is related to the pricing of information products and in chapter two the role of marketing and pricing of information products are described. Price as part of the marketing mix forms the highlight of this chapter. The methods of determing a pricing strategy are described in chapter three. Different authors' perceptions are taken into consideration with the emphasis on the work of G.H.G Lucas. Three scenarios forms the basis of chapter four. The scenarios are used to illustrate the formulation of different pricing strategies for different information products. The information products used as examples in these scenarios are a CD-ROM database, a training programme and a report on the involvement of mechanical engineers with the RDP project. The overriding purpose of this study is to provide guidelines to library and information services in determing a pricing strategy for information products.

<p> Ten different reduced models, of a particular test system are selected. Two cost functions are selected and the test system minimum cost is found for each. The model optimal controls are found for each cost function and are used to provide sub-optimal control of the system using two different methods. The system cost is calculated for each case and compared to the minimum attainable. The reduction methods are compared with a view to application for the near-optimal control of a linear system.</p> / Thesis / Master of Engineering (MEngr)

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Thesis (MBA) -- Stellenbosch University, 2006. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Management within Local Government are increasingly required to report on the various spatially related projects and initiatives within their jurisdiction. As Information Technology develops, various electronic systems are implemented within the organisations, not only assist in the reporting. but also to fulfil the data requirements in relation to maintenance, capturing and storing of data. In order to fully adhere to the reporting needs, systems are also increasingly required to integrate, and in so doing, provide access to more data in the organisation. But as the reporting requirements are often clear, the cost in implementing the required systems elude implementers. One of the reasons for costs being unclear stems from a need for integrated systems to help implementers to understand the cost factors which drive costs, and in so doing, enabling them to manage costs incurred in projects better. By means of a literature review, the spatial information needs within Local Governments are investigated, fol1owed by the investigation of solutions to address the spatial needs. As a solution, an Integrated Spatial Management Information System (ISMlS) is discussed. Seven primary cost fac tors are identified and discussed to assist in the better understanding of the relevant cost factors. These cost factors include data, software, hardware, training requirements, customisation, maintenance and time constraints. Each cost factor is discussed in detail, and the potential impact it might have on the total cost of a project investigated. A method measuring the success of a project is also discussed, whereby the total cost 10 implementing an ISMlS is related to the number of active users as expressed in cost-per-seat. The relationship between the different types of users within a local municipality, their function and the impact the cost factors can have on the use and cost-per-seat calculation are also discussed. To illustrate the impact, three different scenarios are discussed. each with variable cost factors. It is found. that the management of cost factors can greatly increase the use of a system, and thereby make the implementation of the system more cost .. effective. Finally the concept of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is also discussed, providing a concept whereby the costs can be measured against benefits, where the aim is to implement an ISMIS where the benefits outweigh the costs. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: DaaT word al hoe meer van die bestuur in pJaaslike owerhede verlang. om verslag te lewer oor verskeie ruimtelike projekte en inisiatiewe in hul owerheidsgebied. Met die ontwikkeling van Informasie Tegnologie word verskeie clcktroniese stelsels ge-implementeer om nie net aan die versJaggewingbehoeftes te voldoen nie, maar oak die instandhouding. datavaslegging en stoor van data te ondersteun. Om ten volle aan die verslagewingbehocftes te lean voldoen, word daar ook al hoe meer van stelsels verlang om te integreer, om sodoende toegang tot meer datastelle in die organisasie te gee. Maar terwyl die versJaggewingbehoeftes gewoonlik duidelik is, is die kostcs om relevante stelsels te integreer gewoonlik onduidelik. 'n Rede waarom kostcs onduidelik mag wees, spruit uit die behoefte vir implimenteerders van gelntegreerde stelsels am faktore wat kostes dryf te begryp, en sodoende kostes beter te lean bestuur. Deur middel van 'n literatuurstudie is die ruirntelike behoeftes binne plaaslike regenng ondersoek, gevolg deur 'n ondersoek na moontlike oplossings om die ruimtelike behoeftes aan tc spreek. As 'n opiossmg, word 'n Gclntegreerde Ruimtelike Bestuursinligting Stelsel (GRBS) bespreek. Sewe primere kostefaktore word geldentifiseer en bespreek om 'n beter begrip te ontwikkel van die relevante kostefaktore. Hierdie kostefaktore sluit data, prograrnmatuur, apparatuur, opleidingsbehoeftes, doelgemaakte programmatuur, instandhouding en tydsbepcrkings in. Elke kostefaktor word in detail bespreek, en die potensiele impak wat dit op die totale koste van 'n projek mag he, word ondcrsoek. 'n Metode om die sukses van 'n projek te meet, word ook bespreek, waarvolgens die totale koste om 'n GRBS te implementeer gemeet word teen die totale aantal aktiewe gebruikcrs van die stelsel, soos uitgedruk in koste-per-gebruiker. Die verwantskap tussen die verskillende gcbruikers in 'n plaaslike munisipaliteit, hul funksics en die irnpak wat die kostefaktore kan he op die gebruik en koste-per-gebruiker-berekening word oak bespreek. Om die impak te illustrcer, word drie verskillende voorbeelde bespreek, elk met veranderende kostefaktore. Daar is gevind dat die bestuur van kostefaktore die gebruik van die stelsel grootliks laat toeneem, wat sodoende die implementering van die GRBS meeT koste effektief maak. Laastens word "koste-voordeel analise" as konsep bespreek, waarby koste teenoor voordeel gemeet kao word, om sodoende '0 GRBS te ontwikkel waar die voordele die kostes cortref.

Today’s rapid growth in population on sub-urban areas has caused an increase in fecal coliforms to be discharged to down-streams and lakes. The unaffordability of conventional sewerage systems makes it inaccessible to big part of the population of rural communities to receive proper sanitation. Since population growth is only projected to increase during the next few years, action is necessary to change the course of the future of rural communities, more specifically described on this report, Louisiana’s communities. One option to offer affordable sewerage systems to the Louisiana region is that we utilize of the Simplified Sewerage technology. Simplified Sewerage has been tested on several municipalities around the globe, especially in Brazil. The results of its application have proven to be conclusive and beneficial to communities.

M. Tech. Business Administration / Fixed-line operators in South Africa as well as globally have had a difficult battle, facing external pressures such as deregulation, a severe industry and economic downturn and declining prices. Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) is dropping as operators delay or cut back on spending. With the internet economy, digital media and other telecommunications activities still trying to establish, there is a need for modern and efficient infrastructure that is becoming more critical and therefore, collaboration in infrastructure sharing between organisations is becoming a growing subject of interest to the telecommunication industry, as it is seen as an opportunity to reduce the costs of deploying infrastructure and of gearing investment towards under-serviced areas. In this study, an effort is made to assess how collaboration in terms of a joint venture between Neotel, Vodacom and MTN can have an effect in terms of infrastructure sharing by establishing how the approach can reduce costs (infrastructure building and operating) in Neotel and to assess the risks associated with it.

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