Abstract: A computer data processing system executing a method for selecting an auction methodology for a buyer/supplier procurement process, wherein the method comprises determining an auction scope in the data processing system, determining an auction interaction in the data processing system, determining an auction control in the data processing system, determining an auction pricing in the data processing system, determining a set of auction closing rules in the data processing system, determining an auction iteration in the data processing system, and selecting an auction methodology based on the auction scope, the auction interaction, the auction control, the auction pricing, the auction closing rules, and the auction iteration.

Abstract: A method and structure for selecting from a plurality of communication arrangements is performed by inputting a first party's ability to communicate with a second party. The invention evaluates the communication arrangement based on the first party's ability to communicate and repeats the evaluating process for a different communication arrangement if the first party's ability does not match a communication arrangement previously evaluated. The invention performs a cost-benefit analysis with respect to a communication arrangement matching the first party's ability and implements a communication arrangement when the first party's ability matches a communication arrangement. The cost-benefit shows whether the communication arrangement is justified.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a computer-based method and system for providing multi-user electronic calendaring and scheduling functions in an extended enterprise environment. The method includes scheduling trainees for online classes conducted by a training system, presenting a template pertaining to an open class time, associating scheduled class data to the scheduler for tracking and confirmation purposes, emailing notifications to trainees, updating class registration and related databases in real time via replication functions, aggregating and transmitting class registration data to the training system, and transmitting results of classes to trainees and the scheduler all via a multi-user electronic calendaring and scheduling application.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a computer-based method and system for identifying, categorizing, and sharing preferred web site links over a communications network via a web key tool. The method includes receiving a request from a user client system to incorporate information relating to a web site into the web key tool; launching the web key tool and selecting a related option from a menu screen's list of options provided; associating the web site information with a category; transmitting the information to a central storage location associated with the web key tool where the information and request are processed for approval; saving the approved information in the central storage location; updating related database files with respect to the approved information; and providing access to the approved information via the communications network to authorized system users.