...Information Systems Sunday, October 07, 2012 Abstract The following paper takes in a count for how companies use information systems for help managing internal operations by way of good decisions. Furthermore, how companies apply working knowledge of computers and ancillaries to evaluate how business problems can be solved. Moreover, how businesses use the aforementioned tools to facilitate ecommerce through the use of business to business and business to customer technology. INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS What's the Buzz on Smart Grids? Case study 1. How smart grids differ from the current electricity infrastructure in the United States The current electricity infrastructure within the U.S. provides power to shoppers with the smart grid providing info of how shoppers use energy. This makes it exhausting to be able to develop varied methods and approaches to finding ways of optimally distributing power. This infrastructure conjointly doesn't effectively handle power that's generated from energy sources. On the opposite hand smart girds digitally deliver electricity from suppliers to shoppers in a vary means that enables back and forth communication between suppliers and shoppers thereby enhancing selections created on energy production and consumption. This helps in saving energy, reducing prices and pollution and increasing transparency and re-liableness since the smart grid system is able to apportion involuntary changes to the energy stations. This permitting induces the...
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...conducted interviews among ten (10) students whom she thinks are smart. She thought of using a questionnaire-type interview in order to gain more insights about the ideas of other people regarding smart students. The questionnaire she gave her respondents is consisting of nine (9) questions, seven (7) of which are open-ended questions while two (2) are objective questions. The first question asked was: Do you believe you are a smart student? Why? Why not? Six (6) out of ten (10) of the respondents believe that they are smart; but they have different reasons to think so. Two (2) of the respondents stated that everybody is smart in his/her own way, while the rest believe that everybody is smart. Those who responded otherwise thought that they are not actually smart. They said that they just study well and are hardworking. One even said that she is only good at memorizations. The second question asked was: How smart are you compared to others? Most of the respondents do not believe that there is a need to be compared with anybody because they do not like to be compared. They just do their best to become a successful student. One respondent even stated that on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the smartest, she thought that she must be 7. Another respondent said that she has no idea how smart other students are. The third question asked was: Do you know somebody whom you think is smart? What do you think makes him/her smart? Most of the respondents said a specific name of a person...
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...A study entitled, “A Controlled Trial of Smart Infusion Pumps to Improve Medication Safety in Critically Ill Patients” was completed (Rothschild et al., 2005). The authors’ purpose was to “assess the impact of smart pumps with integrated decision support software on the incidence and nature of medication errors and adverse drug events” (Rothschild et al., 2005). The study was conducted in 2002 at a large tertiary care medical center in Boston, Massachusetts. More specifically, the study focused on patients who had been admitted to two cardiac intensive care units and two cardiac step-down units. Many medical centers are transitioning to use of smart pumps, in hopes of reducing medication errors and adverse drug events. Summary The goal...
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...This study is based on the possession and use of Smartphone applications amongst students to better their learning and enhance a networked learning environment. Research shows that over the years there has been an increase in the number of students owning Smartphone, while mobile learning has been continuously introduced. The researcher’s first study was to differentiate Smart phones from other Information and Communication Technologies (ICT’S), where smart phones allows users to download educational applications and are able to run complex software with large amount of data storage and also connect to the internet anywhere at any time. While a smart phone is pocket size it offers better off mobile computing and avoids desk ICT linked with traditional computing in education, the flexibility of these mobile devices promises to change learning. The researchers second study is on mobile learning, which is basically, learning and having access to educational information from anywhere at any time and being able to change to an informal way of learning environment. The third study is on smart phones in higher education, how video’s, images and audio applications are used to create curriculum resources, it was found that students preferred this way of learning. In addition, tutors would communicate student’s results on tests and assignments using audio applications allowing the tutors (teachers) to reduce their dependencies on computers which required internet access. However, the study...
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...Spatial Intelligence * Intrapersonal Intelligence * Kinesthetic Intelligence * Interpersonal Intelligence * Naturalist Intelligence * Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence Maslow Theory of Human Needs * Hierarchy * Physiological needs * Safety needs * Love and belonging * Esteem * Self-actualization * Self-transcendence DEFINE PSYCHOLOGY AND ITS HISTORY? DEFINITION Psychology is the science of human and animal behavior that includes the study of mental processes that influence overt behavior. Psychology is a science like biology, physics, or chemistry. Psychologists use scientific techniques to build a body of knowledge about behavior and mental processes. HISTORY Today, psychology is largely defined as "the study of behavior and mental processes". Philosophical interest in the mind and behavior dates back to the ancient civilizations ofEgypt, Greece, China and India. Psychology as a self-conscious field of experimental study began in 1879, when Wilhelm Wundt founded the first laboratory dedicated exclusively to psychological research in Leipzig. Wundt was also the first...
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...globally with efficient effective ways starting with management as they utilize the four competitive strategies to compete in businesses. The organizations and their use of technology to collaborate and succeed in the market all depends on how their information systems are set up. Introduction Understanding Information systems in the world of businesses assists in creating success for the stock holders, stake holders, and the consumer. This paper will answer questions based on four case studies. The case studies presented are based on smart grids, collaboration and innovation, how much a company knows about you, and the consequences of texting. Case Study I – Smart Grids Smart grids were developed as the twenty-first century automated form of electrical output to consumers. Smart Grids are used to deliver electricity from the supplier to the consumer using digital technology. This means using an automated system through a computer generated information network from power plants and wind farms to the customer in their homes and businesses. Utilizing smart grids in this fashion is different from the current electricity infrastructure as far as not using transmission lines to telephone poles to meters. (Kenneth c. Laudon, 2012) Developing a smart grid requires management of information. Technology is needed to operate the network for power control, monitoring the sensors so that the energy utilized is tracked. Tracking the usage allows the supplier to determine trends of when...
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...The new generation smart phone : an extensive study on the future of cellphone Introduction Topic area In recent years, the demand for smartphone has been increased significantly. Even company like Nokia has been reported of loosing market share in different countries because of the new generation smart phones made by Android and Apple corp. The reason is, these days, the functions that people want from the cellphone is a lot different from the primary users. At first only making calls was the need but now people look for special gadgetes like – music and video players, camera, internet, personal organizer etc. with the changing demands the cell phone producing companies are also modifying, recreating and introducing new model of cellphones. The new generation cellphones are more like a mini computer in hand. Research question and Significance to knowledge This paper will highlight on how the idea of smartphone evloved and what are the extra ordinary and distinctive features of smart phone that are drawing the customers towards it. Also answers to questions like – what is the present market growth rate of smart phone industry, Why company like Nokia is being threatened to loose market share to Android and Apple corp, what are the reasons behind the rapid growing smart phone industry,what is the future of smart phone, what the customers want from their smart phone,could there be any more technological advancement – will be found out through this paper. Literature review ...
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...has improve our access to information technology. Smart phone applications for quick access and ease of service anytime anywhere . The usage of this technology on the personal and professional level is becoming a widespread nowadays. Casual observation shows that smart phone have taken the way people communicate in their workplace and affect their working performance. This comes as no surprise in the information technology world nowadays. Despite their popularity. One must consider whether smart phones are merely a workplace appropriateness or source of distraction. For instance, a worker attending a meeting can retrieve whatever information he/she needs while he/she is in the conversance room; however, that same worker can disrupt the meeting each time his/her phone rings. Arguably, there are pros and cons for the performance of the employee of using the smart phone in their work performance, but it is important to relies the potential liability that smart phone effect the employees performance. We are in a litigious society with a rise in the organization liability, Thompson and Bluvshtein (2008) (1) report that " … employee use of technology is resulting in greater rates of employees misuse, discipline for such misuse, and, ultimately, litigation''(P.284) which can be to require of a formal Smartphone policy and training related to proper use of this technology. In this research we will find out the affection of using the smart phone on employees performance and profitability...
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...The Knowledge Community HfS Research Collaborative Sourcing Intelligence& IT for Global Business Outsourcing Smart Governance Disruptive Technologies Insight. Advice. Benchmarking. Services State of the Outsourcing Industry 2013: Presentation to Genpact, March 5th 2013 Phil Fersht, Founder and CEO, HfS Research phil.fersht@hfsresearch.com Copyright © 2013 HfS Research Ltd. State of the industry 2013 - Agenda • Market Size and Forecast • Key Industry Dynamics • Competitive Landscape • Market Wrap Copyright © 2013 HfS Research Ltd. Outsourcing Smart Governance Disruptive Technologies 2 State of the industry 2013 - Intro • • • • • • Conducted December 2012 / January 2013 The largest-ever quantitative industry study covering both IT and business process outsourcing Respondents included 1355 stakeholders across enterprise buyers, service providers and consultant/influencer organizations The aim of the survey was to understand their views, observations and intentions for 2013 and beyond, when it comes to outsourcing IT and business processes Survey was conducted with the support of KPMG This presentation contains a set of slides with the top level results of the survey Copyright © 2013 HfS Research Ltd. Outsourcing Smart Governance Disruptive Technologies 3 Key Highlights: BPO Adoption and Outlook: • • • • • • • Deal activity rebounds Market forecasted to grow Attitudes towards BPO have gone “back to basics” Attitude of buyers...
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...INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH VOLUME 4, ISSUE 07, JULY 2015 ISSN 2277-8616 Investment On IT: Students Perspective Samsul Alam Abstract: The focus of this study is to seek the relevance for implementing in Information Technology by students in Dhaka University. The research takes into account 50 students studying at different disciplines. The respondents were visited randomly to get the relevant data. The paper applies statistical tools e.g. SPSS on the information received and analyzes the results towards the solution. The result of the study suggests that students‘ academic quality and knowledge enhancement have significantly strong relationship with investment in IT. However, the findings of this exploratory study offer insights that the money invested in IT for academic purpose is more advantageous than otherwise be invested especially for those whose academic curriculum mainly decorated in accordance with the modern up-to-date era of Information Technology. On the basis of intellectual interaction between premises and experiences gathered during study, investment on IT will help concerned students understanding how important IT is for their study. Index Terms: Intellectual interaction, Investment insights, IT importance, IT Payoff, Relationship of IT investment, Relevance of IT usage, Statistical tools, Up-to-date era of information technology. ———————————————————— 1. INTRODUCTION The overriding message that can be gleaned...
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...September 2014 How I Got Smart Reading Response This article’s title says it all. It is a story about how a guy got smart. In the first few paragraphs, the author talks about how students view teachers as bookworms who would study a lot rather than playing and end up to be a teacher anyway. He mentions that he tried to explain that the image that they are picturing during his adolescence is wrong. He hated compulsory education with a passion. I believe that the author’s argument is that everyone is smart in their own way. He argues that he did not get smart by the way most of the students would assume right away that just because ones a teacher, then they have been a book worm and just studied a lot during their adolescence. This is why the author told a story about an experience that changed his life. An experience on how he got smart and this is because of a girl named Debbie. Just like a typical high school student, he fell in love with Debbie at first sight and since she was an intelligent lady, the author felt obliged to be intelligent as well to impress her. Though the storyline ended as the incentive being gone because the author just got led on by Debbie, he says that “Having savored the heady wine of knowledge, I could not now alter my course”. Reading this article made me think how we all have different backgrounds on why who we are now and how we all have our own ways on how we become who we are and what we are. I believe that everybody is smart in their own way...
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... Page 1 CASE STUDY RESULTS: This paper will attempt to answer some questions about the articles that was assigned to read for this class, the articles will talk about the smart grid case study attempted to use by the power company. It will explain how grids are different form the current electricity infrastructure in the united states. The second case study is about Proctor and Gamble, discussing the size and some of the products they provide, profit, and revenue. The changes that are to be implemented are not going over very good; change is difficult, with the form of communication provided to staff throughout the company. The next case study was about credit card companies and how much knowledge they have about consumers. The strategy they use to learn about you and your interests, by what you purchase with the card. Is this an invasion of privacy? The following case study is about computers and cell phone; all Americans have this form of commutations of some sort, for personal and business use. The problems with these for of commutation is using cell phones while driving, even texting in the car is becoming a serious problem. Using computers is even causing injuries, such as carp tunnel. Page 2 CASE STUDY RESULTS: WHAT IS THE BUZZ...
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...clothes to wear, what music to listen to, how competitive we are, and even how environmentally conservative we are. Kotler and Keller (2014) define cultural influences to consumer behavior as “key institutions… [governing the way] a child grows up” in one country compared to a child in another (pp. 152-153), or other specific subculture identifications such as “nationalities, religions, [or] racial groups…” (Kotler & Keller) A vast amount of research has been done on environmental topics which “have emerged as one of the most important economic policy issues… and many view energy efficiency… [would help] to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” (Allcott, 2011) “cultural knowledge includes implicit theories about the world we live in that are largely shared by the members of our society.” (LaPlante, 2005) Thus, the popular beliefs amongst one’s peers in conjunction with widespread word of mouth lend to similar thoughts amongst the ‘Generation Y’ demographic. The speculation of global warming and climate change has sparked many people to begin trying to make changes in the way their lives are lived, including installing devices that can make their homes ‘smarter’, and more environmentally friendly. Energy conservation, and environmental issues are very important topics in the world today. As a result the U.S. electrical system has undergone some revolutionary social changes in the past few years (Levinson, 2010) by creating a smart grid in additional efforts to try and reduce...
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...University of Phoenix Material SMART Goals Part A: Reflect on your results from the Career Interest Profiler Activity and the Career Plan Building Activity: Competencies. Building on your strengths and weaknesses, create five SMART goals to help you with your personal academic and career journey. Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Goal Setting Example: Take a writing workshop in the next 2 to 3 weeks to help me improve my writing skills in order to successfully communicate with others. 1. Keep at least a 3.0 on my report card. 2. Take a math and writing workshop in the next few weeks 3. Keep up with my assignments. 4. 5. Part B: Evaluate your SMART goals according to the SMART criteria. Provide support for your evaluation. | |S |M |A |R |T | |Goal |Is the goal specific? |Is the goal measurable? |Is the goal attainable? |Is the goal realistic? |Is the goal timely? | |Goal 1: |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes | |Keeping a 3.0 grade point | | | | ...
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...Table of Contents Contents 01. Introduction 2 1.1. Research Problem 3 1.2. Research Questions 4 1.3. Research Objectives 4 02. Literature review 4 2.1 Define career development 4 2.2 Define professional development 4 2.3 Define Smartphone 4 2.4 Theories applied 5 2.5 Key Literature Review 5 2.6 Conceptual Model 10 2.7 Hypothesis 10 03. Methodology 11 3.1 Problem statement 12 3.2 Research objectives 12 3.3 Population and samples 13 3.4 Data collection Methods 14 3.5 Questionnaire design 14 3.6 Data analysis techniques 19 3.7 Assumptions and limitations 20 04. Research findings 20 4.1 Analyze question by question 21 4.2 Analyze on rated questions 28 4.3 Correlation testing 30 4.4 Objective testing 38 4.5 Hypothesis testing 39 05. Conclusion 41 06. References 43 07. Appendices 46 01. Introduction In the 1980's, the personal computer became the technological advancement that changed our lives. It allowed us to collect, store, and analyze large amounts of data with ease. In the 1990's, the Internet gave us the mechanism by which we could share massive amounts of information with one another. As we begin the 21st century, the Smartphone has quenched thirst for instantaneous connectivity. The growth in Smartphone use has been phenomenal. The CNN reports that 269.9 million Smartphones were purchased internationally in 2010 and that in 2011 a half a billion Smartphones may be purchased worldwide (Weintraub, 2010). Nielsen projects that Smartphones will become...
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