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There's no place like home

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An Australian recruiting firm released a survey in Jun 1999 that found 57% of employees aspired to work from home. Telecommuting is favored among many employees because of its flexibility, but some have doubts about eliminating social interaction, and erasing the divide between work and home. The internet and other technologies are expected to play a key role in increasing production in a distributed workplace.

Management, Surveys, Telecommuting, Public opinion, Workers, Flexible work hours, Flexible hours, Home labor

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Would you like (silicon) chips with that?

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Australian retailer Harvey Norman opened Computer Superstores in 1993, a giant warehouse-style retail space selling every computer-related item from hardware and software to printers and digital cameras. In April, 1999, the Coles Myer group bought the computer retailer Harris Technology in order to expand into Internet-based marketing. Norman's founder Gerry Harvey discounts the value of direct Internet sales.

Social aspects, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Services, Online shopping, Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd., Coles-Myer Ltd.

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Lies, damned lies and defamation

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Issues concerning the application of defamation laws to the internet are discussed. Liability for slander, policy regarding internet communication forums, and internet defamation court cases are examined.

Case studies, Laws, regulations and rules, Internet, Libel and slander, Freedom of the press, Forums (Discussion and debate), Chat rooms

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