...There are many opinions on why screen time can benefit or be a negative factor in the way a child is being raised. Today children are used to some form of screen time whether it's television, playing video games or smart phones. I believe there can be negative results from the way children are raised today. I stongly belive family time, being outdoors and any creativity through any form of art can be beneficial for children to grow with a more positive outlook on life. Growing up I was always sure to have family time. I think family is very important for a child's upbringing to much screen time kids won't learn to converse. Having family around made it easier for me to understand how to communicate. If children are always on there screens...
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...A look at McDonalds and the Movies Economies and Diseconomies of Scale Student March 5, 2013 Principles of Microeconomics Scale Economies and Diseconomies at McDonalds: How does having a menu that is uniform around the country provide McDonald’s with economies of scale? McDonald’s use of a uniform menu around the country helps to provide it with economies of scale. “What determines the shape of the long-run average total cost curve… is scale” (Krugman & Wells, 2013), the size of a firm’s operations is often an important determinant of its long-run average total cost of production. Firms, like McDonalds, that experience scale effects in production find that their long-run average total cost changes substantially depending on the quantity of output they produce. There are increasing returns to scale (also known as economies of scale) (Krugman & Wells, 2013) for companies, like McDonalds, when long-run average total cost declines as output increases. On the other hand there are decreasing returns to scale (also known as diseconomies of scale) for companies like McDonalds, when long-run average total cost increases as output increases. Economies of scale means that something is made cheaper when it is produced in great quantities spreading the average total cost over a larger quantity. For McDonalds the uniformity of its menu means that it can produce large quantities of products and spread its average total cost over a large quantity and reduce...
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...Teens get about 9 hours of media a day. 6:40 of those 9 hours are on a screen, says the “Common Sense Media”. Is that too much time? I think that teens are not having too much screen time. Is what teens do with the screen time good? Most of it is a waste of time but if used right, those 9 hours can benefit them a whole lot. The “Common sense media” says that only 25% of the things that teens do on a screen are not good. The other 75% are things that benefit us and let us become creative and let us concentrate. I know that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , causes a lot of attention problems. Music allows me to concentrate when working. I think it helps me because I am able to listen and work at the same time . if it is benefiting...
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...of these aspects will be examined. First an assessment will be made as to the effectiveness and efficiency mobile-based applications provide to capture geolocation data and customer data, and quickly upload to a processing server without users having to use a desktop system. Second, an evaluation of the benefits realized by consumers because of the ability to gain access to their own data via mobile applications will be completed. Third, the challenges of developing applications that run on mobile devices because of the small screen size will be examined. Forth, the methods that can be used to decide which platform to support, i.e., iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone, or Android will be described. Fifth, due to mobile applications requiring high availability because end users need to have continuous access to IT and IS systems, a discussion of the ways of providing high availability will be undertaken. Finally, because mobile devices are subjected to hacking at a higher rate than non-mobile devices, methods of making mobile devices more secure will be examined. Mobile based applications provide a wealth of information to the end user and businesses alike. Users on the go can download and upload information effortlessly on the go without having to boot up a traditional computer. Businesses can capture customer data from these mobile devices...
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...The major benefit that the iPad has over the iPhone comes from the size of the iPad itself. The screen is nearly 10 inches, with a 9.56 inch by 7.47 inch stance. This larger size allows for multiple benefits. All applications can be seen at a bigger size. Now, iPad app developers have a larger amount of screen to work with. Applications can be more detailed and more intricate, as they have the space to do so. An iPad app development team can also transfer their iPhone applications to the iPad; the iPad automatically resizes nearly all iPhone apps. Now, the most popular iPhone applications can be run on the iPad at a much larger resolution. The size also makes the iPad a perfect technology piece for watching movies and television shows, as well as for reading books electronically. The size allows for these features to be big enough to be actually enjoyable, as opposed to the small screen that the iPhone offers. Keypad One major question that preceded the release of the iPad dealt with the keyboard itself. Apple fans wanted to know if they keyboard would be revolutionary, making it easier to type on a touch screen. Unfortunately, Apple failed to provide a revolutionary typing system. They did feature the full keyboard on the touch screen, much like the iPhone. The advantage, once again, comes from the size of the iPad. Typing on a touch screen is easier when the touch screen is nearly 10 inches in length in landscape mode. Battery Life The iPad claims to have an...
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...The system provides the ability to view multiple documents at once (side by side) for comparison purposes, however this feature is not used very often because the screen size limits the display to only small fonts, the entire document is not visible all at once, and the dual display is too complicated to set-up. Additionally, the quality of the scan in many cases is not as clear as an original typed document (such as this document), requiring the font to be displayed larger than normal size in order for it to be legible. Tasks performed by our users require them to be constantly comparing documents. In order to compare documents, users usually switch back and forth between screens or print the documents. Our system does not provide the ability to simultaneously view a document while creating new forms, so users are required to switch back and forth. Currently, the our users are required to access several systems to obtain all of the necessary information, resulting in having several systems open simultaneously. Goal of Study The goal of the monitor study was to determine if an increase in the amount of screen surface would provide significant benefits such as improved efficiency, reduced print volume, increased accuracy, and reduced physical stress. If the increased screen space provided significant benefit, then the second goal of the study was to determine the best set-up, one 24” monitor or dual 19” monitors. Logistics The Monitor Study included two different...
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...as a distraction or to even occupy our kids. You are the parent and should want to interact with them, spend time making memories. There are heavy opinions about the use of cell phones or tablets. I’m going to tell you about the consequences of giving these things to our children when not being used as a learning tool or monitored by parents. “Newer generations are growing up with this technology, and while it does have its benefits, primarily in education and access to information, it can also be detrimental to children during a very important time of growth. Too much computer use can affect children's physiological and psychological health as well as social skills.” (2008) Negative effects from Computers on Children. Having children as younger than 8 years old on a tablet for periods throughout the day might do more harm than good. These devices have them glued to the screen while riding in a car, or out in public, even at home. It takes away the social part of going out and meeting new people. They see it as an activity when really an activity is going outside and playing, making things up having an imagination, building things, even board games. Growing up then to now it has totally changes. From not relying on a cell phone to connect with friends, we as adults know what it’s like not to always have a device at our finger tips Technology is all about always having it no matter where you’re...
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...hinders our sense of connection and responsibility to our natural world because of our need and obsession to use nature for our own benefit and profit. In today’s society, people do not care about going to national parks or being in nature anymore, they would rather look at a phone screen. Even when people do go out into nature, they seem to still look through a screen rather than through their own eyes. Nature is at risk because of this behavior. Jonathan Jarvis, director of the National Park Service, is quoted in the article “Can the Selfie Generation Unplug and Get Into Parks?” by Timothy and Casey Egan, saying “ There are times when it seems as if the...
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...and efficiency mobile-based applications provide to capture geo-location data and customer data, and quickly upload to a processing server without users having to use a desktop system. The increasing advancement in the efficiency and availability of mobile internet and smartphone capabilities has significantly enhanced the usage, capabilities and functionality of mobile based applications. It is very convenient and easy for today's mobile users to access information, conduct transactions and do several tasks via mobile applications. The ability to access data or do certain tasks via such apps from anywhere, anytime with the mobile phones without having to wait for access to regular computer has resulted in significant convenience and efficiency for people on the move. The smartphone technology is improving day by day and mobile networks are becoming stronger and secure than before, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of mobile-based applications. The mobile phone applications are very useful in capturing geo-location data and customer data remotely and transfer such data to the processing server without having the need to use a desktop system, which significantly enhances the convenience and reduces the time required to transfer the data. Such capabilities of mobile applications help in real time transfer and update of data over the server. The advent of mobile applications has allowed businesses to create enterprise level apps that significantly...
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...This final term paper for week ten of CIS 500/Information System Management will assess the effectiveness and efficiency of mobile-based applications provide to capture geolocation and customer data, summarize the benefits realized for consumers having the ability to gain access to their own data via mobile applications, examine the challenges of developing applications that run on mobile devices because of the small screen size, describe the methods that can be used to decide which platform to support, why mobile applications require high availability because end users need to have continuous access to IT and IS systems, ways of providing high availability, why mobile devices are subjected to hacking at a higher rate that non-mobile devices, how to make mobile devices more secure. Once the reader has finished reviewing this term paper, the likely hood technology as we knew it yesterday will have evolved and there will be a new more improved mobile application to support mobile devices of all kids. There will be a new phone which is running the latest applications that cannot be run on your current phone, and thus the cycle of having to have the latest and greatest new widget and gadget continues because we as a society have become so dependent upon mobile communications. Moreover, due to the evolution of the mobile community we are losing soft skills and tend to be less personable because we don’t have to visit friends and family to stay in touch rather just sit in our living...
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...work. I will assess the effectiveness and efficiency mobile-based applications provide to capture geolocation data and customer data, and quickly upload to a processing server without users having to use a desktop system. I will evaluate benefits realized by consumers because of the ability to gain access to their own data via mobile applications. Examine the challenges of developing applications that run on mobile devices because of the small screen size. Describe the methods that can be used to decide which platform to support, i. e., iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone, or Android. I will also talk about Mobile applications require high availability because end users need to have continuous access to IT and IS systems. I will discuss ways of providing high availability. Finally I will discuss mobile devices are subjected to hacking at a higher rate that non-mobile devices and discuss methods of making mobile devices more secure. Table of Contents Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………....... 2 Contents ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Effectiveness & Efficiency mobile-based applications to capture Geolocation data ……. 4 Benefits realized by consumers to access their own data via mobile apps ………………. 5 Challenges of Developing apps to run on mobile devices because of small screens …….. 6 Methods that can be used to decide which Platform to use………………………………. 7 Mobile apps require high availability for end users need continuous access IT/IS systems. 8 Discuss ways...
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...In this task I will be analysing the reasons why business like BskyB needs to controls and closely monitor their cost and budget. I also will be explaining what happens if cost and budget are not monitored and what happens if a business like BskyB overspends. Also how these effects the business like will it constrain BskyB significantly in the short or long run. A budget is needed to help BskyB figure out their long-term goals and work towards them. If BskyB aimlessly spend money on unnecessary things, how will you ever save up enough money to buy the right back to show the champion league or Europe league on their sports channel? BskyB monitoring their budget is very important as it allows the business to set their spending and revenue targets for the future as this will help the business have better chances of making a profit. This will also help the business be aware on where all the money they are spending on their cost goes to. A budget also gives BskyB the chances to control their cost so they don’t overspend. Also so it helps the business identify areas of concern within their organisation. For example BskyB budget will let them observe if their actual cost for labour is surpassing the budget figure every month. A budget forces BskyB to map out their goals, save your money, and also help them keep track of their progress and try to make a dreams of beating their competitors like BT, Virgin and TalkTalk reality. A budget will help BskyB get and attract future investors...
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...Marketing Design and Innovation by clewis57 | studymode.com Marketing Assignment Table of Contents Executive Summary3 Introduction3 Arguments for and against the Product5 From Luxury to Necessity6 Critical analysis and the Development over time6 Current Market Scenario10 Customer Segmentation10 Price Differentiation11 Market Segmentation11 The Future Outlook12 Conclusion12 Bibliography13 Executive Summary An attempt has been made through this paper to understand the evolution and development of televisions from the marketing perspective. This paper discusses the shortcomings which were noticed by manufacturers which initiated a chain of constant innovation and improvement. It also gives useful insights on the evolution of television and its positive/negative impact. Introduction Growth is the only evidence of life (Newman, 2010). This statement holds true not only for life but for other things as well. As people evolved, the things surrounding them also did. It won’t be an exaggeration to say that electronics developed out of proportion; since, every day something new is added to the market. Everything boils down to creating value for the customer, all the research and development done by companies is to understand the need of consumers and create a product or service which caters to their need. (Armstrong, 1996) The extent to which a business organisation goes to know their customers is baffling. Coke actually knows how chilled the Can should be when...
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...known as British Telecoms. Verbal communication can include being face – to – face, telephone, and radio or television and other various media’s which include verbal communication. Verbal communication is one of the best ways to communicate. It is also convenient because the person will get a better idea of what they are doing due to verbal communication. You can use other various devices such as telephones but this is not as accurate and understanding than verbal communication. Verbal communication can be a problem sometimes because people can have some issues with languages. Some people may lack confidence because of this. People might find it challenging and people can misunderstood because of poor word choice this would result in people having breakdowns in communication which would lower their confidence to speaking to people. Verbal communication is used in British Telecoms by a number of various ways. These ways include speaking to people on devices such as phones or speak to a customer advisor face to face at the company. Customers can also go to the customer service and talk to someone verbally about any queries or questions. You can communicate with the company any way which satisfies you to the standards you expect. Verbal communication has many purposes the main purpose is to relay a message to one or more recipients. Verbal communication also relies on both language and emotion to produce the desired effect. Verbal communication can be used to inform, inquire, argue and...
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...around the world, but also during business meetings. This device allows the users to interact with the board manually on the board while displaying all actions clearing to the room. This paper will outline the benefits and set-backs of Smart board devices, as well as the creation and technology used to manufacture the Smart board itself. Functionality of Smart Boards A Smart Board is an interactive device that uses a projector to transmit the image from a computer onto the board. The image and content can then manipulated by a finger, a hand, or a stylus; acting as a traditional blackboard used in schools. The board also has the ability to connect to the internet where the user can control what’s on the screen using the computer or the board itself because the screen is touch-sensitive and can therefore control the computer as well. The board is used mainly in classrooms as a learning tool for children to learn from and interact with themselves. Businesses also use the board in meetings to display work-related objectives, collaborate on ideas, and then share the work with others digitally. The Smart Board was established in the United States by Smart Technologies Inc. in 1991, and proves to be the biggest producer of the Smart Board today. There are many benefits of the Smart board that could enrich the lives of children, as well as the way in which employees interact with each other. In classrooms, Smart Boards are used to execute lesson plans that draw the attention of...
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