...CheckPoint Technology-Trendy Communication XCOM/285 June 15, 2012 CheckPoint Technology-Trendy Communication Business communications has changed since the Internet has evolved. Before the Internet we had telephone and typewriters, or telegraph then the FAX machine was invented. Now, we have e-commerce, m-commerce, and social networking. The technology has become so easy to communicate in a moment’s notice. A business can communicate new updates on their web sites or twitter it. With a program called “calling post” a company can pay a fee and t program groups with phone numbers. If they need to get information out fast, they just make one call, and it will send out a call to everyone on that list at the same time. This is a program used by companies such as the Chamber of Commerce. If they need to contact the whole membership to remind them of a ribbon cutting, all they have to do is select whole membership and record the message. The message will go to everyone on that list. This saves money, time and gets the information out in a timely fashion. Everyone will get the message at the same time. The whole membership could be 200 to 1000 phone calls at one time. I feel business does utilize the new technology. Business is behind the times if they do not utilize the technology of today. They are losing business if they are “behind the times”. E-mail alone is required by most companies to communicate. Marketing of the Internet, by using web site and social...
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...Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) refers to the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the fields of socioeconomic development, international development and human rights. The theory behind this is that more and better information and communication furthers the development of a society. Aside from its reliance on technology, ICT4D also requires an understanding of community development, poverty, agriculture, healthcare, and basic education. Richard Heeks suggests that the the I in ICT4D is related with “library and information sciences”, the C is associated with “communication studies", the T is linked with “information systems", and the D for “development studies”.[1] It is aimed at bridging the digital divide and aid economic development by fostering equitable access to modern communications technologies. It is a powerful tool for economic and social development.[2] Other terms can also be used for "ICT4D" or "ICT4Dev" ("ICT for development") like ICTD ("ICT and development", which is used in a broader sense[3]) and development informatics. ICT4D can mean as dealing with disadvantaged populations anywhere in the world, but it is more seen with applications in developing countries. It concerns with directly applying information technology approaches to poverty reduction. ICTs can be applied directly, wherein its use directly benefits the disadvantaged population, or indirectly, wherein it can assist aid organisations or...
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...CheckPoint: Technology Trendy Communication XCOM/285 April 2014 Week 1 CheckPoint: Technology Trendy Communication The face of business communications is changing very quickly with new technology. The question of using the new technology effectively weighs heavier on the side of not being able to. New devices and new methods of communication being produced at such a fast pace, businesses have a hard time keeping up. Training and retraining employees across the board, not only takes up time, but also takes enormous amounts of capital investment. (Locker & Kienzler, 2008). The older employees may also become less productive when having to retrain on new systems continually. Changing technology too quickly can be detrimental to other areas of business, such as customer service. For example, the customers’ needs being set aside while employees are training is not good for business. When customers call with questions, they like to hear the voice of confidence, but instead get the voice of frustration of new equipment or software an agent is still trying to master. There seems to be a larger number of big companies that have been able to keep up with the new trends, but usually not without consequence somewhere along the line. Accidental security breaches being high on the list of technology problems these companies face. Another problem being information overload. Too much information to manage can be overwhelming for employees (Locker...
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...XCOM/285 - Essentials of Managerial Communication Checkpoint: Technology–Trendy Communication Technology is changing the face of business communications everywhere by the different types of information technology available. Businesses effectively using the resources to communicate would be benefiting from the options of the Internet and satellites. Between the two the connections a business can communicate and perform transactions from anywhere to anywhere. The old fashion businesses are using technology too by means of telephones and fax machines. However, as the technology improves newer high-tech items are available to make the business transactions and conversations more effortless as time goes on. Cell phones or the newer smart phones, PDA’s, laptops, IPad’s, Notebooks, etc. are the items a business men or women use to make the transactions, planning or scheduling, and conversations possible. The Internet itself has improved as the technology to access it has. For the businesses who are keeping up with the newer, more expensive, technology they are using the resources to communicate effectively. The companies that are not as up to speed with technology tend to lose customers for that exact reason. For example websites are becoming more popular for putting companies out there. The requirement is keeping up with the customer’s wants and needs. If a customer wants to shop on the Internet for anything the businesses that are more appealing will receive the customer’s attention...
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...Checkpoint: Technology Trendy Communication Over the past decade, technology has been extremely exposed in the business communications area. Just about every staff member within a company communicates through today’s technology using a variety of resources effectively as an added professional means of communicating. More organizations find it easier to text, email, scan and fax when it comes to dealing with work related issues. Software and Internet is being a reliable source of getting many day-to-day duties completed in just little time. I have noticed more and more companies utilizing social networks as a form of advertising to gain more and more business for the company, in which some find themselves consistently relying on these networking sites more each day versus the old fashion way. Some companies has made it mandatory that staff use email over verbal communication to form a paper trail for evidence of their way of communication. Overall, I would say from experience that most businesses are utilizing all areas of technology as their first form of business communications. With the company that I currently work for, staff is being introduced to Apple, in which is being made a requirement that we are properly trained to use their products such as software, hardware, portable media devices, and Smartphones that include videoconferencing. Our company has found Apple products to be the easiest way to synchronize all of the company’s business related communications and has...
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...CheckPoint - Trendy Communication Today’s technology is the key to success in business communication whether it is “a small start-up business or a worldwide enterprise” (Conrad, 2012, para. 1). However, some businesses do not use the resources, which are provided to them efficiently. This prevent many small businesses and organizations to reach their long-term goals because of the lack of communication via one another thereby resulting in disappointed consumers, disjointed meetings, missed appointments, and wasted time. For those companies who have adopted the new forms of technological tools and uses the tools properly, such as e-mail, instance messaging, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable media players, and telepresences has enhanced their bottom line and improved their workers experience. As an owner of a small company, Day & Night Services is a tax preparation business. It has over 300 clients and it communicates with it clients via Instant messages, efaxing, email, and telepresence, ooVoo, for those clients who want face-to-face communication. Some clients also contact Day & Night Services through the social network called Facebook. Clients would inquire about the upcoming season. There would be written communication via email and Instant messages. Communication also is conducted via smartphones using its texting features. The company also uses the mobile device, iPad to communicate by emailing, faxing, creating written communication via Word documents...
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...Checkpoint: Technology-Trendy Communication I think that technology is forever changing and that the companies today use this to their advantage. Most companies use e-mails instead of regular mail and this allows the information to be instantaneously transferred to the other party. Orders can be placed for products over the Internet via an automated system, therefore leaving employees free to do other things that need to be done. There are smart phones, email, text messages and instant messaging for people who are always on the go and don’t have time to sit behind a computer. Accessibility Technology has greatly increased accessibility in business communication. Because of things like smart phones, email, text messaging and instant messaging, information can be sent very quickly to anyone, anywhere. This has altered accessibility in a multitude of ways. People can work or communicate from anywhere and at any time. Your phone is your computer. I think that because technology is so advanced and you can conduct business from anywhere via you cell phone that it may put a strain on a persons personal life, because you will always be available to your job. Companies can also target the social networks such as Facebook and Twitter to inform a different type and age group about their company and what the company supplies and is able to do. So in answer to the question do I think that a business effectively uses the changing faces of technology to communicate...
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...Checkpoint: Technology-Trendy Communication XCOM/285 December 12, 2011 I think that technology is forever changing and that the companies today use this to their advantage. Most companies use e-mails instead of regular mail and this allows the information to be instantaneously transferred to the other party. Orders can be placed for products over the Internet via an automated system, therefore leaving employees free to do other things that need to be done. There are smart phones, email, text messages and instant messaging for people who are always on the go and don’t have time to sit behind a computer. Accessibility Technology has greatly increased accessibility in business communication. Because of things like smart phones, email, text messaging and instant messaging, information can be sent very quickly to anyone, anywhere. This has altered accessibility in a multitude of ways. People can work or communicate from anywhere and at any time. Your phone is your computer. I think that because technology is so advanced and you can conduct business from anywhere via you cell phone that it may put a strain on a persons personal life, because you will always be available to your job. Companies can also target the social networks such as Facebook and Twitter to inform a different type and age group about their company and what the company supplies and is able to do. So in answer to the question do I think that a business effectively uses the changing...
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...1. Originality of market idea: Today, we can find many laptop bags. It is because laptop bag is given when you buy a laptop. All laptop bag is a part of an equipment that is used to protect laptop. But the given laptop bag is always unfit and not as many functions. In this case, a laptop bag is invented to outcome this problem. A pillow laptop bag is never exist before in the market. It can consider as a new product. The pillow part of the bag can fully protect the laptop from damage. It also a multi-function bag which provides a place to keep the laptop cable and even also documents. It is also suitable for traveler. They can bring along their laptop in their journey. Besides that, they also can use it as pillow. We believe that it will be a hot item due to its convenient and trend. Our objectives is to promote a new product with the return over of RM300,000 per year and to extend the product range for the company. 2. Company Background : Brilliant Merchandising Sdn Bhd/ Bagman Corporation Sdn Bhd - established in year 1994, a Malaysian based company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of all kinds of bags. They are a company focus on creativity & innovation to provide flexible and reasonable prices according to their clients needs to tailor make all kinds of bags. As of year 2007, they had sold more than 50,000,000 units of all kinds of bags, and they have satisfactorily served more than 4,000 companies. Bagman believes that...
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...* Saad _ LipStick Stereo Headset NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (NPD) The idea of our product has to do with improving and updating product lines. Most of the products go through the stages of their lifecycle and eventually have to be replaced. With our product we try to extend the lifecycle because it’s a combination of product. In particular the idea is covering a specific kind or chronological lifecycle that would be extended. Our Product is a combination of an mp3 high gadget technology and a Lipstick (in 3 colors, which our costumer can choose which one she prefers). And she has the opportunity when the lipstick finishes to replacing it with a new one, of her choice. * STAGES: 1. IDEA GENERATION Saad Ltd. Company, within the ongoing efforts to import and distribute high quality products, addressing the needs and demands of consumers has created something unique. Inspired from competitors of our two different products, within the company, customers, distributors, supplies and others we came with a new product. 2. IDEA SCREENING The product is very attractive not only from the outside but also from the inside. High Fashion Brand Loyalty Brand Awareness Lack of e-commerce (WEB) STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES New entry of products There is no position of the brand Specific average of specific needs Design challenges Existing customer reactions ...
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...globalization, technology, diversity, e-business, and ethics. Human resource management departments are always changing for the better. Human resources managers are moving into a new age of how they advocate and administer policy, rules, and procedures. Human resource managers are now taking on the responsibility of interacting more with employees and their needs. The Human resource department is now getting involved with the critical decisions of the company’s future. Traditionally the role of the HR manager was to incorporate the rules of the company. Globalization The role of the HR manager must coincide with the changes of the organization as it adjusts to completing globally with other businesses within the same industry. More organizations are becoming adaptive, and quick to change course to meet the needs of this growing economy. Human resource managers are thought of as a liaison in executing and implementing individuals who can adapt to these changes. Globalization is an important social development that is a coming trendy in recent times. Businesses are no longer limited to resources within the radius of the company, but are now expanding globally to search for diverse talent and individuality. Technology Technology allows HR managers to expand their business through the means of e-commerce, and modern communications. The component permit easy business transactions, expand labor, and promote importing and exporting of merchandise. Technology has changed how...
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...the umbrella company, achieved 60 awards for environmental, social, and economic programs and policies. * 10 Unilever brands received first rank in their respective categories in the Best Brand Award, and Sunsilk is included. * Unilever received second rank in three categories: Best managed Company, Best Corporate Governance, and Best Commitment to Strong Dividend Payment. * Sunsilk achieved 1st Pakistani Packaging Consumer Branding Award as the Outstanding Brand in Prima Level * UNILEVER is one of the largest organizations in Pakistan. * Company has advanced technology and well skilled professionals. * Sunsilk is a high quality product in terms of hair protection. * The target market is educated, professionals and belongs to premium and middle class. * Company totally owned, systematic distribution network, transparent communication system. * Company possesses Participative Management Style. * Very good distribution network all over Pakistan, in all major and small cities * Great promotion. Above the line ad through the television media with different kind of theme. * Gender Bias. * They are not targeting children segment. * They don’t have strong polices regarding promotion in remote areas. * The distribution of Sunsilk shampoo to the small areas is still weak. They only provide the costumers with the variants of lasting Black Shine or Anti Dandruff. It’s hard to find the other variants...
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...Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Cindy Arguello BUS/475 January 31, 2013 Fred Schaum The purpose of this paper is to identify the key stakeholders, and to include their interests and values and determine what collaborative interactions are needed with the stakeholders to facilitate the organization’s success. There are several key stakeholders that are needed to facilitate an organization’s success. First there is the inside stakeholders, which are executive officers, board of directors, stockholders, and employers (Pearce & Robinson, 2009). The next is the outside stakeholders, which are customers, suppliers, creditors, governments, unions, competitors, and the general public (Pearce & Robinson, 2009). Values and Interests A key stakeholder is a group, or individual who have direct or indirect stake in an organization. Key stakeholders can consist of creditors, directors, employees, customers, shareholders, suppliers, and last the community in which the business is located (Pearce & Robinson, 2009). Stakeholders are affected or can affect the organizations policies, actions, and objectives. Target Corporation has multiple key stakeholders who hold a strong position in the business. These individuals consist of corporate leaders, investors, customers, consultants, employees, and the community. Gregg Steinhafel is the Chief Executive Officer, and he is a key stakeholder for Target, and he believes in Target's philosophy on the connection...
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...Business Communication Trends University of Phoenix Communication trends are an important role in a business. Businesses depend on communication trends to provide their customers with up to date information. As technology advances so does the ability to communicate among businesses and people. The day – to – day work activities involve the use of telephones, the internet, email and instant messaging. The telephones help communicate with customers, suppliers, and trucking companies. Emails are also used to communicate with everyone in our logistics business, internally and externally. The emails are more importantly used to follow up with in regards to important phone conversations. The internet allows us to track our shipments and allows our trucking companies to update our system with shipment information. The instant messaging is a quick way for employees to communicate internally. The emails allow our business to communicate and stay informed about new business, and any issues that may arise. The internet allows the business to keep the shipments organized and on schedule for the customers and vendors. The use of PDA’s help the managers with the organization of meetings and upcoming events, PDA’s and smartphones play an important role since some of the managers travel frequently. In our workplace we do not see many trendy changes, but we have recently acquired a new internet based web program. The web program allows us to update information via edi to our customers...
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...MKTG 3030 D Final Report Group 1 Content Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................. i Part Ⅰ: Situational Analysis 1. 3C Analysis: Company, Competition & Consumers...................................................................................... 1 2. 4P analysis: Product, Price, Placement & Promotion .................................................................................... 2 Part Ⅱ: Campaign 1. Target Market: Profile & Refinemnet .......................................................................................................... 4 2. Communication Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 4 3. Message Strategy: CFR, POP & POD.......................................................................................................... 5 4. Creative Strategy: Discover our excellent & Definr your excellent ............................................................ 5 5. Media Strategy: Objective, Media choices & Measurement ........................................................................ 8 6. Campaign Budget: Overall Budget & Distribution .................................................................................... 10 7. Research Strategy ........................................
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