...Infrastructure Planning and Design Dynamic Datacenter Version 1.2 Published: April 2010 Updated: November 2011 For the latest information, please see www.microsoft.com/ipd Copyright © 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Complying with the applicable copyright laws is your responsibility. By using or providing feedback on this documentation, you agree to the license agreement below. If you are using this documentation solely for non-commercial purposes internally within YOUR company or organization, then this documentation is licensed to you under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, 543 Howard Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA. This documentation is provided to you for informational purposes only, and is provided to you entirely "AS IS". Your use of the documentation cannot be understood as substituting for customized service and information that might be developed by Microsoft Corporation for a particular user based upon that user’s particular environment. To the extent permitted by law, MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY TYPE IN CONNECTION WITH THESE MATERIALS OR ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THEM. Microsoft may have patents, patent applications, trademarks...
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...4.2ORGANIZATION-LEVEL DIAGNOSIS The organization level of analysis is the broadest systems perspective typically taken in diagnostic activities. Figure 4.1 Organisational level analysis The Figure proposes that an organization's transformation processes, or design components, represent the way the organization positions and organizes itself within an environment (inputs) to achieve specific outputs. The combination of design component elements is called a "strategic orientation." 4.2.1 Organization Environments and Inputs At the organization level of analysis, the external environment is the key input. Different types and dimensions of environment influence organisational responses to external forces. 4.2.1.1 Environmental Types There are two classes of environments: the general environment and the task environment. 4.2.1.1.1 General environment It consists of all external forces and elements that can influence an organization and affect its effectiveness. The environment can be described in terms of the amount of uncertainty present in social, technological, economic, ecological, and political/regulatory forces. Each of these forces can affect the organization in both direct and indirect ways. The general environment also can affect organizations indirectly by virtue of the linkages between external agents. 4.2.1.1.2 Task environment Michael Porter defines an organization's task environment by five forces: supplier power, buyer power, threats of substitutes, threats...
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...Part 3: CRITIQUE AND ANALYSIS……………...……………………………………. [7] 3.1 Indian Context………….……………………………………………………………... [8] CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………………... [10] BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………………………... [11] Part 1: Introduction Change is inevitable in the life of an organisation. In today’s business scenario, hospitality organisations exist in dynamic and changing business environments and they have to cope up with the changes for survival and growth as there lies no second alternative, a supportive example in the Indian context to this is Wall mart entering Indian market is expected to change the retail industry from head to toe, competing with established Indian medium-large scale retail companies, and eating away many smaller fishes in the long-run. The major forces which make the changes not only desirable but inevitable are external environment i.e. technological, economic, political, social, legal; and international and labour market environments. Common practices to all successful hospitality organizations are continuously interacting with the environment and making changes in the structural design or philosophy or...
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...Intelligent System Design and Engineering Application 2012 International Conference on Intelligent Systems Design and Engineering Application A Social Network Analysis Platform for Organizational Risk Analysis - ORA Yin Qiuju, Chen Qingqing School of Management and Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology, 100081 c_yinqj@163.com Abstract—ORA(Organizational Risk Analyzer) is a dynamic network evaluation and analysis tools which developed by the center for Computational Analysis of Social and Organizational System(CASOS), Carnegie Mellon University. It can track the relevant index of the group, identify the style of location and contrast the relation among networks, groups and individuals from the perspective of dynamic network. ORA also can recognize the key members, groups and vulnerabilities of the network between different time points, basing on which, carry on the further analysis. Compare with other social network analysis platform, ORA can support multiple data input form, and can instantly show the dynamic change of the network. This paper introduces the structure and functions of ORA, moreover, uses it to analyze the structure of a terrorist network, in order to find out the weakness of the organization. problems and to take advantage of network strengths. According to different contexts and types of the data, need to detailed test and determined. ORA can be used to do a risk audit for the organization of its individual and organization risks. Such...
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...organizational behavior and human behaviors. I will then analyze how specific organizational designs can elicit predictable attitudes and motivations. Lastly, I will propose an answer to whether it is possible to generalize and say that a certain structure is better than others. Defining the Issue An organization’s structure plays a large role in how things will get accomplished by employees within the structure. “The process of design must be complementary with the objectives. This means the design and implementation process is critical.” (Smith, n.d.) If you want flexibility, responsibility, etc. then these elements must be involved in the design of the organization’s structure. “We do not get participative highly effective organizations by fiat.” (Smith, n.d.) There are many positive and negative effects that a structure can have depending on how it is implemented in an organization. “Task and organization design has to be oriented toward improving both the technical and the human components of the organization. The process of design must address the need for variation and meaning in work. It has to take into account the needs for continuous learning, involvement in decision-making, help and support between colleagues, and meaningful relationship between work and outside society, a desirable future.” (Smith, n.d.) The key to any changes and flexibility within the structure of an organization requires constant training of employees in order to maintain relevant skill sets...
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... |PSYCH/570 Version 2 | | |Organizational Psychology | | |Dr. Kathleen Hughes De Sousa | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is an in-depth look at organizational psychology and therefore covers the organizational side of the field, including the impact of the organizations on the individual and on groups of individuals. The dynamics and cultural characteristics of organizations are identified and described in-depth, and organizational development and change are given particular emphasis as well. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities...
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...of logistics organization structures, to examine factors for organizations to adapt different logistics organization structures, to explore components of optimal logistics organization structure, and to identify new and dynamic business model for supply chains of the future. Case study design was used since it allows the use of various data collection methods, cheaper and less time consuming. Thus provides more time to pass through secondary sources so as to reach the validity and reliability coverage of the study. The study finds that there are five types of organizational structures deployed in the logistics functions, which are Non SCM-oriented Organization, Functional Organization, Matrix Channel Organization, Process staff Organization, and Integrated line Organization. The study also identifies that most typical logistics organizational structure consists of shareholders, board of directors, the sales supervisor, logistics manager, customs supervisor, merchandiser supervisor, materials manager, purchasing manager, trading manager, merchandiser manager, warehouse manager, distribution manager, customs specialist, documentation specialist, shipping specialist, courier, warehouse stock management and employees. Also the study finds different components of optimal logistics organization which are organizational characteristics, environment characteristics, employee characteristics, and managerial policies and practices. Furthermore study finds new and dynamic business model...
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...cycle shifts, and Internal company dynamics) • Change is aimed at competitive advantage (Uniqueness, Value, Difficult to imitate) • Change is sytemic and revolutionary - Reshaping organization's design elements • Change demands a new organizing paradigm (gamma change) • Change is driven by senior executives and line management (envisioning, energizing, and enabling) • Change involves significant learning - Must learn how to enact the new behaviors Intergrated Strategic Change - Extends traditional OD process into content oriented discipline of strategic management • Key Features: - Strategic Orientation - Stratic change capability - Individual and organizations are integrated into the process • Applications Stages (Strategic analysis, strategic choice, and design and implement the strategic change plan) Organization Design - Configures the organizations structure, work design, HR practice, and management to guide members' behavior • Conceptual Framework ( Strategy, Structure, Work Design, HR Practices, and Management / Information Systems) • Application Stages (Clarify design focus, designing the organization, and implementing the design Culture Change • Concept of Organization Culture (artifacts, norms, values, basic assumptions) • Organization culture and organization effectiveness - Culture affects performance through its influence on the organization's ability to implement change • Diagnosing Organization Culture - Requires uncovering and...
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...Organizational dynamics and employee attitude | An Indian IT industry Perspective | | | | | | | Contents | Page No. | Introduction | 2 | Organizational design and change in employee outlooks | 3 | Motivation Impact | 5 | Reward system as a driver | 7 | Diversity of Groups & teams | 9 | Stress | 12 | Bibliography | 15 | Introduction Organisational design is the alignment of structure, process, rewards, metrics and talent with the strategy of the business. Companies must assess the competencies needed and the established collaborative structures linking the organization together, and must devise a system for stimulating the demand for solutions, with informed expectations. Organizational dynamics refers to the interaction of different factors that define the organization and how it reacts to changes at a broad level . Employee attitude is dependent on the changes that keep taking place in an organization. The perception of the employees about an organization is ever changing and thus an amiable atmosphere needs to be created for people to work and contribute in the best possible way . This study is focussed on the impact of organizational behaviour in context of the Indian IT industry. We as a group have chosen this topic because all of us have prior work experience in the IT sector and we could easily relate it to the concepts that we studied. Organisational Design and change in employee attitude Organisational design is the alignment...
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...Variety Controls Variety: On the Use of Organization Theories in Information Management. Groningen: Wolters-Noordhoff. 400 pp. ISBN 90-01-32950-0. 4.2. An overview of Morgan's metaphors Morgan (1986) distinguishes eight metaphors for organizations: machine, organism, brain, culture, political system, psychic prison, flux and transformation, and instrument of domination. Each metaphor highlights other aspects of organizational life (see Figure 4.1.). For further analysis, the metaphors can be grouped into three groups: the machine group, the organism group, and the mind group. The machine group only contains the machine metaphor (Paragraph 4.3.). The organism group focuses on the dynamic relationship of organization and environment and contains the organism metaphor and the flux and transformation metaphor (Paragraph 4.4.). The mind group (Paragraph 4.5.) contains two subgroups. The first mind subgroup concentrates on the relationship between the minds of persons and the organization as a social construct; it contains the brain metaphor, the culture metaphor, and the psychic prison metaphor. The second mind subgroup focuses on coordination mechanisms and power plays, and encompasses the political system metaphor and the instrument of domination metaphor. metaphor machine highlights efficiency, quality, and timeliness of production processes in a machine made up of interlocking parts attributes, structures, and development of organizations coping with their environments; evolutionary...
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...Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): Strategic Plan for Managing Technological Innovation TM 583 – Section C Professor Edmead 8/21/10 Section 1 – Strategy TCO F – Given an organizational and industry context, identify and suggest a deployment strategy that will facilitate the success of a technologically-driven organization. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), founded 1968, in Sunnyvale, California is a producer of Central Processing Units (CPUs), the main computing component in modern computers. AMD’s primary capability is the design and engineering of consumer, workstation, and server CPUs. Initially, AMD competed with Intel by reverse-engineering the original 8080 processors and then creating their own x386 variant, but a lack of funding stymied sustained, long-term innovation (Valich 2008). In many ways, this scenario is quite indicative of the role AMD has played throughout its history: the underdog. They leveraged their core competencies of microprocessor engineering by assimilating the designs and processes of competitors and then building upon that knowledge to create profitable (usually) products and services. However, AMD has experienced PR missteps (like the Phenom I TLB bug debacle on an already late-to-market product) from which they have struggled to recover. In order to re-gain the confidence of partners, suppliers, and consumers, AMD must prove, once again, that it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. 2 Looking toward...
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...service is expected. It is a given. b) Another given under modern quality management is that the customer expects the absence of defects. It is not enough to be lacking in defects to constitute as a quality product. Quality has evolved to being more than lacking defects to focusing more on customer satisfaction. Customer expectations have to be exceeded so customers continue their patronage and stay loyal to a company. If company A & B both have no defects – the determining factor of who they choose and feel has more of a quality product will be the “extras”. Like sole supplier sourcing, sole sourcing modern management theory, with quality as the source, provides many advantages to the organization:(11) It permits the organization to build an "arms...
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...be evaluated. 2. Organizing: This involves arranging the way/manner in which organizational structure is established, how authority, responsibilities and duties are given to the managerial team. 3. Directing/Leading: Once the structure has been established and staffing done, the next step in any organization is to move towards achieving the objectives of the organization. It’s a process whereby the management guides and influences the staff by arousing the desires in their minds to give their best to the organization. 4. Controlling: Through controlling, the manager has to ensure that everything is done in conformity with the plans adopted as well as the established principles. In controlling, the management must establish standards of performance, measure performance and compare it against the already set standards, as well as taking action to correct any performance that does not meet the standards. In the absence of sound control, there is no guarantee that the set standards/objectives will be realized. 5. Coordinating: This is the way in which activities are designed to create a relationship among all of the organizations efforts to accomplish a common goal....
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...E-COMMERCE (TIT-501) UNIT I Introduction What is E-Commerce, Forces behind E-Commerce Industry Framework, Brief history of ECommerce, Inter Organizational E-Commerce Intra Organizational E-Commerce, and Consumer to Business Electronic Commerce, Architectural framework Network Infrastructure for E-Commerce Network Infrastructure for E-Commerce, Market forces behind I Way, Component of I way Access Equipment, Global Information Distribution Network, Broad band Telecommunication. UNIT-II Mobile Commerce Introduction to Mobile Commerce, Mobile Computing Application, Wireless Application Protocols, WAP Technology, Mobile Information Devices, Web Security Introduction to Web security, Firewalls & Transaction Security, Client Server Network, Emerging Client Server Security Threats, firewalls & Network Security. UNIT-III Encryption World Wide Web & Security, Encryption, Transaction security, Secret Key Encryption, Public Key Encryption, Virtual Private Network (VPM), Implementation Management Issues. UNIT - IV Electronic Payments Overview of Electronics payments, Digital Token based Electronics payment System, Smart Cards, Credit Card I Debit Card based EPS, Emerging financial Instruments, Home Banking, Online Banking. UNIT-V Net Commerce EDA, EDI Application in Business, Legal requirement in E -Commerce, Introduction to supply Chain Management, CRM, issues in Customer Relationship Management. References: 1. Greenstein and Feinman, “E-Commerce”, TMH 2. Ravi Kalakota, Andrew Whinston...
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...has a proven track record of publishing within a variety of top outlets (Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Journal of Labor Research, Harvard Business Review; Human Resource Management; Industrial and Labor Relations Review; Sloan Management Review). Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Management PhD Program Curriculum Behavior Systems and Management Thought The objective of this course is to explore the evolution and development of management theory with particular emphasis on the design of behavioral systems in organizations. It is a core premise of the course that the design of systems to manage people in organizations is based on a set of assumptions about humans that are part of the managerial theory that guides the formation and operation of complex organizations. Management theory and the models of human beings that are incorporated in them need not be formally articulated statements. They are often implicit as values,...
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