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Defining information systems has been a longstanding problem for the field. This paper suggests that, since it may not be possible to develop a universal definition, consideration should be given to a plurality of definitions aligned toward specific purposes. As an implementation of this approach it recommends the following shorter definition for the purpose of education, which emphasizes topics that are being or will be taught to prepare students for employment in the field: Information systems is the field that prepares students to interface between non-technical organizational employees and managers and very technical IT professionals, with a focus on functions that are unlikely to be offshored. It includes general categories of information and communications technology use that currently and/or will employ substantial numbers of employees in organizations. The more detailed definition presented in the body of the paper extends this by identifying five broad subcategories that currently fit within the above definition. (Contains 1 figure.)

The article presents information on legal developments in marketing relative to the regulation of unfair competition. The article focuses on United States court cases pertaining to the regulation of promotional and non-promotional advertising. The cases of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission v. Carter Products Inc., Rhodes Pharmacal Co. Inc. et al. v. the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, and the Book-of-the-Month Club Inc. v. the U.S. Federal Trade Commission are presented.

This article focuses on the Automatic Canteen Co. case and buyer's liability under the U.S. Robinson-Patman Act. The Robinson-Patman Act, like the Clayton Act was designed to stop discriminatory pricing to favored buyers. In 1952, The U.S. Federal Trade Commission charged Automatic Canteen Co. with a two part complaint, first, that it violated the Clayton Act by using exclusive dealing contracts and that it violated the Robinson-Patman Act by knowingly receiving price discriminations in the purchase of confectionary products. The Supreme Court overturned the decision, telling the FTC it needed to gather more information before bringing the case to trial. The author believes the case is likely to produce better economic results and increased competition.

The article presents a number of court cases and legal developments pertaining to government regulation of monopolistic methods. The author notes the case of United States v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., a case related to collusive practices. Also noted is the case of Hamilton Watch Co. v. Benrus Watch Co., a case pertaining to the issue of market control.

The article discusses a study on the analysis of the teaching process and the behavior of students at the California State University (CSU). It says that CSU executives are adopting "deliverology" to support the higher education in California, wherein graduation will be shortened and increasing the graduation rates for underrepresented students. It also mentions the deliverology-style proposed by Joni Finney and Robert Zemsky that will transform CSU into a recognizable businesslike.

The article presents information on the marketing implications of unfair competition. In regard to advertising, the article discusses Sewell v. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as it pertains to a shoe insert advertised as a "scientific device." The FTC ordered Sewell to cease advertising it as such and the Court overturned the FTC's decision. Discussion of the details of the case are presented. In regard to nonadvertising promotional methods, the article discusses Carl Drath v. Federal Trade Commission where the FTC has prohibited the use of lottery devices in interstate commerce.

The article presents information on legal developments in marketing relative to the regulation of product characteristics. Relative to product standards, the article discusses Louis Buchwalter and Emanuel Cohen, co-partners, trading as National Feather and Down Co. v. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the FTC's order to cease labeling pillows as 100% down when they were in actuality, less than 85% down. Public Law 905 is discussed as a clarification of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Regarding product quality, the article discusses U.S. v 1500 Cases as it relates to food adulteration.

The article presents information on legal developments in marketing relative to the regulation of product characteristics. In regard to product standards, the article discusses Northern Feather Works, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission as it relates to misleading and inaccurate product labeling. In addition, the article discusses Commonwealth v. Di Meglio and a decision for the defendant, who had added artificial food coloring to a lemon pie, but did not conceal defects by doing so. The article discusses the court's decision to add the word "nutritional" before the word "value" in its decision, which begs clarification.

The article presents information on the marketing implications of unfair competition. The case presented involves a Canadian and American company, both of which use the name 'Vanity Fair' on their brand of women's underwear. Vanity Fair Mills Inc. v. T. Eaton Company became contentious when the T. Eaton Company sold 'Vanity Fair' lingerie to the Robert Simpson Company of Canada. The jurisdiction of American courts becomes important, as the trademark battle was primarily in Canada.

The article presents information on the marketing implications of unfair competition. The case of Mastercrafters Clock & Radio Co. v. Vacheron & Constantin - Le Coultre Watches Inc., is presented as an example of nonadvertising promotional methods. Vacheron & Constantin produces a luxury clock which operates on atmospheric pressure and is threatened by imitation clocks sold at cheaper prices. The courts have sided in both directions; the final decision involved the product's secondary meaning.

The article presents information on legal developments in marketing relative to the regulation of product characteristics. A case involving allegedly imitation ice cream is presented. Despite having the words "contains no milk or milk fat" on the carton, a product known as Chocolate Chil-Zert was said to have violated section 403 of the Food and Drug Act.

The article presents information on legal developments in marketing relative to the regulation of product characteristics. The article focuses on United States court cases pertaining to product quality. The case of Otto Milk Co. v. Rose, Mayor, et al. is presented. The case was heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

The article presents a number of court cases and legal developments pertaining to the regulation of unfair competition. The author notes the case of Rothschild v. United States Federal Trade Commission, in which the issue of non-advertising promotional methods is discussed. Also presented is the case of American Automobile Association Inc. v. Spiegel, a case pertaining to trade-marks and trade names.

The article presents a court case pertaining to the regulation of channels of distribution. The author notes the case of Bascom Launder Corp. v. Telecoin Corp, in which the subject of exclusive dealing arrangements is addressed. According to the author the plaintiff in the case sued for treble damages on the grounds that the defendant's actions constituted a restraint of trade under the Sherman Act.

The article presents a number of court cases and legal developments pertaining to government regulation of price competition. The author notes a case of price discrimination, in Independent Grocers Alliance Distributing Co. v. U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Also presented is the case of Sunbeam Corp. v. Payless Drug Stores, a case related to resale price maintenance.