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Mobile technology refers to tools that support cellular communication in the form of a multiple access platform through codes. Examples of mobile technology include instant messaging, mobile phones, web browser, and GPS navigation. On the other hand, wireless technology refers to a platform of communication that utilizes electromagnetic waves to transmit the signal in a trajectory path. The wireless technology is void of wire as the main medium for transmitting the information. Examples of wireless technology are Wi-Fi, cordless peripherals for computers, two-way radios, and satellite television among others. Utilizing the Wireless and Mobile Technology to Improve Efficiency Companies across the globe use mobile and wireless technology to improve efficiency by saving on time since these platforms are easier to use and access by customers. Secondly, mobile and wireless technology is used by companies to attract and retain more customers since these platforms offer a series of benefits to clients such as free Wi-Fi, recharging, and messages. Lastly, companies use mobile and wireless technology to streamline the cost and personnel involved in serving customers (Turban, Liang, & Wu, 2011). Through such technology, a company can directly engage customers without having to pass through a third party. The reduced logistics channel translates into improved efficiency. Wireless and Mobile Technology Implemented by Delta The mobile and wireless technologies that have been implemented by Delta are free in-flight Wi-Fi, Delta mobile app, standardized recharging station, and the social media. The airline’s vice president noted that the company provides “customers with technology tools to keep them connected during their travel experience on the ground and in the air” (News Hub, 2012, par. 7). Besides, the standardized recharging stations in all waiting bays of the airline has enabled the company to support waiting for customers to continue working or using their computer without worrying about power. The Delta mobile app provides customers with services such as “eBoarding, ability to track and pay for bags, alerts for updated travel information, airport and aircraft details, and a parking reminder” (News Hub, 2012, par. 6). These mobile and wireless technologies have placed the airline as a regional and global leader in technology application in sustaining customer-business interaction. Level of Efficiency of the Mobile and Wireless Technologies at Delta The Delta mobile app enables customers to order tickets directly from the company without having to pass through agencies. Besides, the customer is also able to pay for the ticket through the same mobile phone and only show up during the departure with the ticket code. Unlike the traditional ticketing platforms, which required customers to call agencies or visit their offices, the airline’s mobile app has empowered customers to take charge of their traveling schedule and save in the process. The reduced time in ordering tickets and maki
Introduction The current world has had a great deal of revolution in so many sectors, one of them being the information sector which has been promoted greatly by the invention of computer and other related gadgets. Such inventions have been followed by a number of other technological developments that have come to capture the interest of so many people in the society since these new discoveries have made life so simple as far as the process of handling tasks that were so hard to tackle in the past is concerned. Besides simplifying life, information technology has provided entertainment facilities that have formed the major landmark in the contemporary world of fun. One of the greatest inventions in the entertainment field is the discovery of video games. These games have had a great influence in the minds of people, especially the children who have stopped playing the usual games on the fields to sticking on the computer and television screens playing video games. This research paper will extensively expound on the way the video games are interconnected with information, technology, and society. It begins by offering a brief history of video games industry, which will followed by a discussion on the relationship between video games, technology and society. Brief History of Video Games The term “Video game” is a generic term that is used to describe any type of electronic device meant for entertainment purposes. The device is handheld and audio-visual. The history of video is known to have emerged from the Cathode Ray Amusement Device. The cathode tubes were missile defense systems that were in use in the late 1940s. Since the tubes were being used for the defense purposes, modifications were being made from time to time. The modification of the defense system meant that the video games were being simplified into a more adaptable and useful products. In the late 1950s and 1960s, numerous computers had been developed, particularly the main frame computers, personal computers and consequently the handheld games (Gunter, 1998). Video Games and Media and Communication The technology behind the video games has drastically evolved with time due to the dynamic characteristic of technology, especially information systems. Video games have a great relationship with media and communication in the sense that they are developed on the same platform of technology due to the fact they all revolve around the information systems that basically involve the computers. The technology behind
Introduction In yours organization, change is inevitable if profitability is going to be maintained and winning the trust from the bank. Change is not only in the people’s lives but also in our organizations. in your organizations a lot needs to be changed to avoid the problems that are being experienced currently. The change that should be implemented will take many dimensions in the short run and long run. Tough measures need to be taken to make the company afloat. Your company throughout has been successive but in recent times they have experienced a decline in market share for your brands. Unfortunately these changes are due to cutthroat competition in the industry of your operations. In business, gentlemen you have to know that in order to sustain the status quo or survive in this highly competitive environment it is not cheap but very expensive. To maintain this standing in the market, you have to spend more money in various activities such as advertising, inventory management, and improvement of quality, re-branding, brand extension, differentiation, and vertical integration with suppliers, expansion and going international. This will enable you maintain and sustain the market interest in your products and services, although this is vital in the long run, if spending is not checked therefore you should strive as much as possible to maintain the existing customers and continue making new ones too. Analysis of global households’ brands The company has been performing very well under block drug name before changing to the current name, global household brands. The company took a credit facility from a bank and you agreed with the bank that you were going to maintain sales of 50 million the first year, 55 million the second year and 70 the third year. The agreement further stated that earnings before tax and depreciation were going to be maintained at 7 million first year, 8 million second year and 11 million third year. However the results of the 1 st year has become very disastrous something that needs strategic plans, to get out of the mess. Observation from the result the company reported profits which was six percent lower than what was expected, there was an increase in wastage in one of the brands, the quantities produces also reduced to less than 60% of the previous production standards, quality was also compromised, more worse key staff members left the organization, customers also did not earn their interest of 6 %. Freight costs were also out of control and there is fear that some of the customers may leave the organizations. If the bank happens to call the loan, the company will be in great mess which
The Underdogs by Mariano Azuela may be considered an anti-war novel on the issue of the historical relationship between Mexico and the United States, emphasizing the interconnected nature of the countries in question. Depicting the events of the Mexican Revolution through the soldier’s eyes, the author criticizes the goals and means of the Federales in these military operations in particular and reveals the tragedy of common people in any kind of warfare in general. Since times immemorial Mexico had its way of development, determined by peculiarities of the geographical position, climate, natural resources and character of the residents. Though most of the travelers were astonished by the backwardness of this region, this state of affairs had a strong historical and political ground that could not be noticed at a glance. “The life in rural Mexico – food, clothing, and shelter – seemed stone age, primitive and backward” (Beezley 71). Poor huts, barefooted or wearing sandals people, using extensive methods and tools for cultivation produced the impression of the prehistoric society, but “Mexicans saw no need to change, even if they could afford it” (Beezley 68). “One commentator concluded that what a Mexican could not do with rawhide was not worth doing” (Beezley 76). Besides this unique trait of the national character, there were more substantial obstacles for successful economic growth of the country, among which are the inadequate transportation network and lack of economic organization. The method proposed for improvement of the situation presupposed involvement of the modern technology and foreign capital, it was aimed at providing new economic opportunities for the investors. In other words, the needs and interests of common people and the whole country were not taken into consideration, the changes were imposed and did not fit the existing situation. For example, the modern plow did not satisfy the requirements of agriculture and its use appeared to be not effective. The wooden plow was better suited for Mexico, where the soil was loose and ordinarily full of stones of all sizes and shapes. The best modern plow… would quickly be cut to pieces by the rocks and soon be unfit for use (Beezley 86). Mexican social and economic structure of the nineteenth century may be regarded backward and prehistoric, but the
American Law and Legal Information defines criminality as “a form of theft or assault and most of it results in physical harm or property loss for individuals, there are crimes where no loss of property is involved and no injury is inflicted on others.” It should be noted that practices and Enforcement policies are instrumental in the case of the individual in concern. The definition also depicts, “The areas in which these offences are perpetrated, as well as the prior income and employment status of prison and jail inmates suggest that drug laws and laws against gambling and prostitution have generally worked against the poor more than they have against the rich.” (OFE, 2007). The social problem theory claims that although an individual commits crime, the cause of the individual committing the crime was due to problems within society. On the other side, the social responsibility theory claims that an individual is directly responsible and at fault for the crimes, he or she committed. (Bartol & Bartol, 2008). While I do not believe that either theory is 100 percent correct, I tend to believe more in the social responsibility theory. Individuals, especially many of the criminals in our society, grow up in adverse conditions many of which should not exist in the wealthiest society in the world. However, no matter what kind of a background someone has, they still make conscious choices regarding their behavior. A man who chooses to kill his girlfriend because of an argument made a conscious choice, even though it may have happened in a fit of rage, to murder her. If society lets criminals with adverse backgrounds off the hook, it is sending a message to society that you can do whatever you please and not have any consequences. It completely erodes the foundations of America, which state that if you work hard and behave in a morally acceptable way, you can succeed in life. In addition, the majority of social programs to reduce the crime rate are ineffective. While there are many differences between the social problems and social responsibility approaches, there is one major difference between the two. The social problems approach takes a proactive approach to dealing with crime, while the social responsibility approach is reactive to crime already committed. While I am a proponent of the social responsibility approach, I believe that the social problems approach is going to take center stage during the twenty-first century and this is where I plan to use this theory into practice. This is due to a variety of reasons. One of these reasons is the liberal society we are currently living in. Most often these people are in favor of proactive, social programs that focus on preventing youth from even committing crime, inst
The Y2K bug was a programming issue caused by a shortcut that displayed the last two digits of the year instead of the full-four numbers (Uenema). There was an assumed possibility that banks would run into significant problems. There were a multitude of other concerns over the bug, and the atmosphere caused individuals to react in unconventional ways. It would be possible to conduct interviews or surveys with people who were 18-65 during the Y2K bug incident. For a broad collection of data, a detailed survey listing precautions and reactions to the Y2K bug that are known would be distributed to a focus group. There should be an option to respond to open-ended questions due to the social-psychological nature of the research. Furthermore, microchipping pets is a highly debated topic of the current day. It is a similar technological issue and people’s opinions about it can be gathered through surveys and interviews as well. The Nebraska State Capitol and the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 are both rooted in the past and will have no available people to interview. As such, it would be vital to conduct an analysis of previously collected information, namely, research primary or secondary sources. Most of the data can be gathered through organizations responsible for current knowledge of the two topics, historical writings, and museum resources. The majority of the resources can be found online. However, there are certain downsides to simply analyzing previously collected information, such as being unable to draw meaningful conclusions due to the lack of quantitative data, the inability to eliminate errors or misjudgments of data collected by others, as well as possible insufficient understanding of the data analysis tactics. There are three steps that should be followed for successful data collection. They include the organization of the data samples, summarizing the categories of the data, and evaluation that leads to measurable results. Work Cited Uenema, Francine. “20 Years Later, the Y2K Bug Seems Like a Joke—Because Those Behind the Scenes Took It Seriously.” Time , Web.
Volunteering Volunteering is becoming more and more popular every year. Every country aims at stimulating and encouraging volunteer activities. Volunteering has always been understood as a personal expression of interest in accomplishing different goals. Currently, volunteering is becoming a part of the policymaking. Still, volunteering is an interesting phenomenon that should be evaluated from various perspectives. Voluntary work has many definitions. Nevertheless, several features are typical for volunteering in general. First, it is not obligatory. Nobody can force someone to participate in a particular activity. The person should have a desire to do so. Second, it aims at accomplishing some good goals for the benefits of others. These “others” can be the whole society, a particular group of people, or organization. Finally, volunteering is unpaid. There are no payments or salaries for being a volunteer (Dekker & Halman, 2012). Sometimes, volunteer work is rather a controversial phenomenon. This statement can be proved by the fact that there are different types of volunteer participation. Thus, one should accept the idea of being a volunteer instead of imprisonment or fine for law violations. Young people can do voluntary work to gain the necessary experience for their future job. Students of the school, college, or university may volunteer to receive better grades during their exams. The types of volunteering also differ in terms of the sphere of activity. Thus, there can
Introduction The Vitruvius man is a drawing that is stored in Gallerie dell’ Accedemia in Venice, Italy. This drawing was created by the re-known artist Leonardo da Vinci in the year 1487. The drawing is in paper and ink; therefore, it is brought on exhibition only once in a while due to the delicate nature of the drawing material. The description of the Vitruvius man The drawing depicts the figure of a male human in different positions with the arms apart and the legs astride. The drawing is inscribed in a circle and a square at the same time. It is accompanied by foot notes that are based on the work that had been done and created by the celebrated artist, Leonardo. This drawing is often referred to as the canon of proportion because it was used as the basis for the correlations of human proportions and the reference to geometry as it is illustrated in the drawing. This has made the drawing created by Leonardo da Vinci to be named canon of proportion in honor of the role it has played in the field of architecture. The artwork also shows a magical blending of art and science by a mogul of art. This shows the great passion and interest that Leonardo had for proportionality and conceptualization of geometry. Da Vinci chose to inscribe the figure in a circle and a square to depict magnificent combination of art and science to bring out the proportionality of a human body organ. This drawing had been used as a cornerstone by the Romans in their phenomenal architectural structures in the 15th century. Another reason that motivated Leonardo in creating the Vitruvius man was his desire to relate humans to nature. He believed that the way the human body functioned symbolized how the universe worked and that everything in it was perfect and proportional. This was because, accordi
Introduction The lucid facts, logical ideas, mindboggling thoughts and authoritative opinions presented in Richard Sennett’s highly revered book of “New Capitalism” have been increasingly debated over the recent past based on their relevance in the modern day society. A few economic bigwigs have been able to come out in opposition of thoughts presented in that book, while a whole lot of many others have strongly defended it. So what really is it about this book that makes it a bone of contention for economists, economy-oriented academicians and even scholars from other fundamental disciplines such as sociology? Preliminarily, the book coherently outlines the earlier forms of industrial capitalism in both public and private organizations and its global impacts. From that background, he then goes a mile further and circumspectly analyzes the current form of capitalism which he calls “New Capitalism” and explicates its diverse effects including: the progressively widening gap between the “haves” and “have-nots” in the society, the rise of a new influential capitalist group of people based on their timely positioning in the shifting economy, socio-political and economic traumas of those who constantly face oppression from actions by the elitist class in the society and finally, Sennett presents possible solutions and practical initiatives that can help bring reform to this derogative new form of capitalism (Sennett, 2006). It is based on these documentations by Sennett that this paper is going to explain the current socio-economic and political happenings as selectively reported by the media on the amassed consequences of “New Capitalism.” Main discussion The evolution of New Capitalism and its consequences Just a few decades ago, banks were considered as invincible institutions that could never collapse. Their perceived strength for a long time is what essentially ensured that economies of countries stayed intact in spite of repeated global hiccups Stelzer (2008). But looking at the current situation, one can not help but feel awed—if not sympathetic—at their rate of collapses which have in turn led to the tumbling of governments. This is the exact scenario that Sennett (2006) had forecasted, and many more sociopolitical happenings are further getting confirmed by the day. A recent expansively written article by BBC’s renowned writer Robert Peston in December 2008, clearly highlights how the dawn of the New Capitalism is adversely affecting Britain, USA and the world at large—and how the already grim situation can get grimmer if reformative steps are not taken. His article is primarily going to be the basis of analyzing and ascertaining projections by Sennett (2006). To begin with, m
Digital Signage Solutions In one city in America there can be a restaurant that sells the best burger in town. The restaurant uses the best available meat products that the chef can transform into a mouth-watering perfectly grilled beef, served with well-toasted buns and fresh condiments. The only problem is that no one is aware that such a place exists – except for a few handful people who regularly eat there. The solution for this problem is advertising. The restaurant owners must be able to figure out a way to tell the whole city as well as incoming visitors or tourists that they served the best tasting burgers in the city. If they will not use advertising, then potential customers will simply go to another burger joint. Highly successful businesses are well aware of the benefits of advertising. But in the 21 st century, the advertising industry is faced with two major problems – digital video recorders and the Internet. Digital video recorders like “Tivo” is an electronic gadget that is also known as a “commercial skipping device” (Olsen, par. 7). This means that TV viewers can enjoy watching their favorite shows without having to go through a series of TV commercials. This is good news for consumers and bad news for advertisers. But advertisers can still survive if they will use digital signage solutions. “Digital signage solutions” is a relatively new concept of advertising where “advertising content” is directly focused on potential customers. A computer connected to a monitor and installed in public places can be used to display an advert focusing on the anticipated need of customers passing by or waiting for a taxi. The digital signage installed in these places can be interactive, say for instance if it is already after office hours then the advert playing in the digital signage monitor could be an infomercial regarding a famous watering hole, bar, bistro etc. This is simply one of the amazing features of this dynamic solution to advertising needs. Digital Signage Systems Digital signage systems can also be understood as computer based advertising systems. A computer device – it can be a personal computer or a server – is hooked to a video monitor that in turn can display the advertising content pre-programmed or pre-installed by the advertisers or business owners. Digital signage systems come in different forms and sizes. It can be as simple as a laptop and video monitor or it can be a network of computers synchronized to display infomercials based on a particular program. Others can be very sophisticated wherein monitors or LCD TV screens installed in public places such as malls, parks, bus stops, and airports can be monitored and controlled by someone sitting in an office located far away from the display devices. Xstream Solutions is a company that specializes in digital signage systems