In the last decade one of the largest IT investments has unarguably been Enterprise Systems (ES). Evidence suggests that this trend will likely continue. In 2006 for example, the ES market had a revenue growth of over 14%--more than $28 billion. Despite the continued interest from organizations with regards to ES, many are still reluctant to adopt…

Studies of undergraduate curricula in the field of Information Systems (IS) over the past two decades demonstrate a continual process of development and change. Many factors influence curriculum design, including new technologies and methodologies, and emerging subfields and subject areas. However, one deficit in the literature about IS curriculum…

Purpose--To outline the themes, topics and material used in a new course, Global business and sustainability, for business educators interested in integrating this emerging paradigm into their courses. Design/methodology/approach--The structure, design and reference materials for the Global business and sustainability course are reviewed. Specific…

Shorthand is threatened by office automation and by students who have neither the time nor inclination to spend two years learning symbolic shorthand. However, there is a positive movement to adopt alphabetic shorthand for occupational and personal use. (JOW)

The Business and Office Career Education Curriculum plan is discussed. Procedures for implementing the project are: identification and review of relevant curriculum materials; identification and development of curriculum materials to fill existing instructional system gaps; revision of existing materials; field testing of materials; and…

Suggests a series of fundamental concepts in accounting and a way of viewing the conceptual structure that could be of use in building a bookkeeping-accounting curriculum. (Author)

Computer keyboards are being used by everyone from elementary students to business executives in industry. All need basic touch keyboarding skills to make efficient use of these computers. The challenge is for business educators to initiate these keyboarding courses at all levels. (JOW)

Examines the two worlds of word processing: a theoretical world found in textbooks and magazines, and a "real" world found in offices where some form of word processing has been introduced. Suggestions for business teachers are included. (CT)

Describes a successful concepts course for word processing, covering the concepts of origination, production, reproduction, distribution, and storage. Examines a typical unit and discusses career opportunities and the future. (CT)