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The research assesses the changing computer skills of incoming business students at the undergraduate level between the years 1990 and 1996. It was found that significant improvements have taken place in almost all areas of computing skills over a six-year time period. These skills pertain to word processing, database, and spreadsheets as well as computer hardware basics. There is one area where students' knowledge has reduced over time. This area is computer programming. More and more students are learning these skills at an early age and more of them have access to personal computers. A vast majority of students are familiar with current computing topics such as Internet and multi-media. The research revealed that Hispanics and Black students are somewhat disadvantaged as to their access to personal computers when compared with whites and Asian Americans. However, the study did not determine if computing skills are affected by the racial background of students. The present study has some significant impact on the content of the introductory information systems course that is taught in schools of business. As more and more students get access to personal computers at home, the pressure on schools of business to acquire state-of-the-art computer hardware and software may be decreased.

The purpose of this paper is to identify several barriers affecting B2C segment growth and to project technological advances that may soften or eliminate these barriers.  Included in the paper is an analysis of the interrelationship between barriers and products.  Finally, the paper presents the impact of technology-controlled and human-controlled factors on Internet sale.

This paper presents the results of a sample survey conducted both in Singapore and in Southern California regarding the extent of use of telecommuting. The results indicate that telecommuting is used significantly more in California than in Singapore. However, this situation may be changing due to the recent interest in telecommuting in Singapore. The study also identified the major motivators and drawbacks for the use of telecommuting as perceived by managers in both countries. In general, the perceptions regarding individual motivators and organizational motivators and drawbacks differ between the two countries. There is a consensus regarding individual drawbacks. The paper includes a description of the telecommuting driving forces in both countries, which may be used to explain the differences between the countries.

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