...The concerns of ethics and computer is a constant balancing act. Technology will continue to advance and it’s our job to make sure that we always keep ourselves and our neighbors in mind when it comes to ethical behavior and computer technology. In this paper three article that touch on ethical concerns in computing in their own way. One will discuss how the concerns that we all may be very easily find ourselves in on a daily basis. One will look into more specific areas where ethics and computers intertwine, using cell phones to track pedestrians and home monitoring for the elderly. The other will hit on the risk and rewards of cloud computing and the ethics behind law firms and their move into the 21st century. Ethics surrounding computer technology are currently an ever evolving conversation. As technology advance so must the ethics and rules of how we handle our personal information and how others can and cannot used that information. With this evolution in technology there are many topics of concern that raise red flags and force people to reevaluate what needs to change in order to make sure that the very principals we hold as a country are not bent to meet the demands of changing technologies. Concerns over personal and private data who can see what and at what point is personal data no longer private. Identity theft is another issue as people become more and more willing to use computers to bank and pay bills they are more at risk of another person electronically stealing...
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...Corporate Responsibility and Marketing Strategies BUS 508: Contemporary Business July 24, 2014 Abstract Apple is a corporation that is known for obtaining and upholding their reputation as the first to master certain features and pieces of innovative technology. With a major reputation to uphold, great responsibility becomes a leading factor in decision making throughout the organization. The entire fan base and legacy behind the success of Apple and all of their products have a lot to do with their branding. The name Apple and “I” products are all a part of a trademark. It is understandable that major company’s such as Apple conduct business by having outsourced locations to benefit cheaper costs in production however there are still rules that have to be enforced. Managing a production facility from thousands of miles away is a challenge to ensure rules are being not only followed but put into action. Corporate Responsibility and Marketing Strategies The Apple name has become a staple in today’s society as being the definition of being cutting edge. The technology that Apple products maintain have surpasses many other companies in the market that are a part of the competition of Apple. Once word gets out to the media that a new version of an iPad, iPod, or iPhone is coming soon, pandemonium sets in as well as uproar from people worldwide. Apple has been able to take the lead with cell phone users and consumers who enjoy the latest piece of technology. With a major...
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...Business Analysis Part I Muhammad Naseem Siddiqui September 05, 2011 Apple is an American multinational corporation, established on April 1, 1976 in Cupertino, California that designs and markets consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. The company's best known hardware products include the Macintosh computers, the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad. Apple software includes the Mac OS X operating system; the iTunes media browser; the iLife suite of multimedia and creativity software; the iWork suite of productivity software, among others. Fortune magazine named Apple the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world in 2008, 2009, and 2010. The company profit was around $8.24 billion closing the year of 2009 (Jose Antonio Hernandez & Dr. Yuan GuoHua, 2011) SWOT Analysis The following is a traditional SWOT analysis of Apple, Inc, an examination of significant internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats, currently facing the company today. STRENGHTS | WEAKNESSES | * Valuable global brand * Design and innovation * Better marketing strategies * Visionary and charismatic leadership * Retail as new revenue stream | * Significant delays in launching and shipping * Denial of product defects * Compatibility issues * Customer service * In-sourcing * Secretive nature of Steve Jobs | OPPORTUNITIES | THREATS | * Partnership with Telco carriers * Emerging products...
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