Computing computing's true cost
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Buyers must look beyond the listed purchase price of a PC to notice the expenses added by the necessary peripherals and software required to run desired individual systems. The minimum of $200 that is added to every system price by the inclusion of a monitor and a printer must be considered. Software packages are expensive and it is common to spend hundreds of dollars on packages that add up over the years to equal the purchase price of a machine. Since software must be backed up, buyers should budget for a Zip drive, or a removable cartridge drive at approximately $150. The expense of the Internet must also be considered. Although most complete systems feature modems, buyers should allow for the average monthly fee of $20 for Internet access. Use of the Internet also requires fees for additional telephone lines as well as long-distance charges incurred while waiting for technical support on line.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1996
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The cost of illegal business practices
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Lower return on assets and lower return on sales measures are among the ill effects suffered by companies with employees accused or convicted of wrongdoing. Interestingly, evidence revealed that the negative effects of such convictions on sales are not reflected until three years after the fact. Other important outcomes of a conviction include short-term negative investor response and performance decrements. Light sanctions, especially on stock market investors, however, do not prove to be a deterrent to future violations.
Publication Name: The Academy of Management Executive
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0896-3789
Year: 1998
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