...Internet and Society Shaneil Drummond Indian River State College PSY 2012 Professor Greene March 21, 2010 1,020 Words Abstract This essay will explain the usage of the internet and how society deals with it. The world known idea of suicide and cyber bullying have taken over the internet. The articles used to complete this essay are very informative about the person you may be on the internet versus the person you really are. Internet addiction is a well know idea but not a fully developed research. This essay also includes how the internet can create social vampires in society. Not knowing how to interact in real life but a internet sensation otherwise. The internet has become a worldwide phenomenon where everyone has access to almost everything on the web. The books and articles available online about the internet and the different views and ways to use it has help many people realize that the internet is not all that it is cracked up to be. An article illustrates the addiction people have had with the internet over the past decade and how it has impact adolescents and young adults. “Internet users can be considered addicted if he or she scores high on six criteria” (Brown, & Blinka, .2012, p382). The six criteria they mention were...
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...The use of internet has continuously grown due to the changes and improvements in technology and the growth in globalisation, meaning that businesses are able to access new customers in more markets and expand along with existing customers gaining easier access to the company. This then leads to an increase in profits for the business. However it can also be a negative impact on some businesses with the use of high street stores and branches not being used as often and therefore lead to a decrease in profits because of the increased use of the internet. The use of comparison websites are becoming more and more used especially for car insurance companies, which reduces producer’s profits. Websites like gocompare.com, moneysupermarket.com and travelsupermarket.com are few examples of comparison websites used for the comparisons of holidays and insurance. These businesses let you fill in the needs and information you have, to then show you a variety of products and services to fit this request and then you are able to compare the prices of businesses to find out what the best one is for you. By doing this, consumers do not have to spend long periods of time filling their details in for each individual business and ringing up many of them. This will benefit the smaller firms who may offer cheaper insurance than the larger ones as they are being more recognized and appeal to more people through the comparison websites and even though larger firms spend a lot of time and put a lot...
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...Higher education in traditional settings faces key challenges in finance and technology: the ability of potential students to afford rising costs and the ability of traditional universities and colleges to remain relevant in the digital marketplace. And, the success or failure of this model depend on whether the lessons of history are employed to keep pace in an ever changing marketplace. And through the lens of a globally recognized brand that lost its battle with dominance, the future for the current model of higher education may become obsolete raising ethical concerns that warrant consideration. With the costs of a traditional education topping figures in the triple digit thousands, perceived value of that medium has declined. In some traditional settings Instructor Led Training has been supplemented by online courses, often with more flexible deadlines in an effort to boost enrollment. This trend, in addition to the sheer number of "massive open online courses," or MOOCs seizing opportunity in the marketplace are positioning distance learning as the preferred medium (Carr, 2012). The additional challenge of remaining technologically relevant might best be viewed via the prism of the Kodak story. Having held a dominant position in the photographic film market for most of the 20th century, Kodak began to struggle for its failure to adapt to where the industry was heading. As a result, they filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2012 (Larish, 2012). And for higher...
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...Richman Investments Internet Use Policy Internet use, on Company time, is authorized to conduct Company business only. Internet use is subject to the possibility of security breaches and the possibility compromise of confidential information. Internet use has the potential of contamination to our system via viruses, spyware, and malware. Spyware allows unauthorized people, potential access to passwords and other confidential information. Additionally, under no circumstances may Company computers be used to obtain, view, or reach any pornographic, or otherwise immoral, unethical, or non-business-related Internet sites. Doing so can lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Richman Investments Email Use Policy Email is to be used for Company business only. Company confidential information must not be shared outside of the Company, without authorization. You are also not to conduct personal business via the email. Viewing pornography, or sending pornographic jokes or stories via email, is considered sexual harassment and will not be tolerated. This is subject to punishment according to our sexual harassment policy. Discriminating Emails Any emails that discriminate against any employees’ race, gender, nationality, religion, and so forth, will be dealt with according to the harassment policy. These emails are prohibited by the Company. Sending or forwarding non-business emails will result in disciplinary action that may lead to employment...
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...The impact of institutional mergers on information systems and blended learning provision in South African higher education Andrew Paterson Human Resources Development Research Programme, Human Sciences Research Council Private Bag X41 Pretoria 0001 South Africa Email: anmpaterson@hsrc.ac.za The period within which higher education mergers have taken place on a large scale internationally overlaps with a phase characterized by extremely rapid take-up of information technologies in higher education. This article analyses the implications of institutional mergers for information systems development in the South African higher education system. The analysis is undertaken with particular reference to the new institutional shape as envisaged in the higher education merger plan, and with reference to the characteristics of current higher education information systems. This article will draw attention to the key decisions that can influence the outcome of information systems integration in higher education mergers. Particular emphasis is given to the challenges of planning, and implementing online blended and collaborative curriculum modalities in the context of institutional mergers. Keywords: Information systems, distance learning, online learning, merger, higher education, knowledge management 1 INTRODUCTION Higher education mergers have been undertaken with the view to achieve a variety of goals in a wide range of national systems, including South Africa (Jansen et...
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...Growing use of the internet Computer ownership and internet access in UK households has increased significantly over the past five years. In January 2005, 62 per cent of households in Great Britain could access the internet at home compared with only nine per cent in 1998-99 (Office of National Statistics (ONS), Expenditure and food survey, 2005) Broadband connections now account for about 60 per cent of all connections (ONS Survey of Internet Service Providers, 2005). Alongside this growth in household high-speed access to the internet there has been a very rapid growth in internet shopping. In 2004 internet sales made to UK households by UK non-financial sector businesses were valued at £18.1 billion, an increase of 68 per cent on the previous year. This compares with sales of around £3 billion in 2000 (ONS Annual e commerce survey, 2004) Trade comment suggests that rapid growth has continued in 2005 (Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG), e-retail, 2005) However a recent Mintel survey paints a more cautious picture suggesting that the rate of growth in internet sales, while continuing, has slowed down and is now largely in line with growth in consumer internet connections (Mintel Internet Quarterly, 2005 ). The same Mintel report notes that the Internet has not transformed the face of retailing to quite the extent predicted five years ago but that it is continuing to establish itself as something more than just a niche retail channel. In this respect, it is obviously...
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...Use of Internet Applications 1 Riordan Manufacturing Use of Internet Applications CIS564.4 Use of Internet Applications Riordan Manufacturing A review of Riordan Manufacturing functional areas business needs included an in-depth analysis of several areas including Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting, and Operations. A discussion of internet application deployment concerning Operations Inventory Control is reviewed within this paper. Riordan Manufacturing employs five hundred-fifty people and has a projection of $46 million annual earnings. “Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. is an industry leader in the field of plastic injection molding. With state-of-the art design capabilities, we create innovative plastic designs that have earned international acclaim. Attention to detail, extreme precision and enthusiastic quality control are the hallmarks of Riordan Manufacturing. With facilities in San Jose, California, Albany, Georgia, Pontiac, Michigan and Hangzhou, China, we have the capacity to fulfill your unique needs. Riordan Manufacturing is wholly owned by Riordan Industries, a Fortune 1000 enterprise. The company produces plastic beverage containers produced at its plant in Albany, Georgia, custom plastic parts produced at its plant in Pontiac, Michigan, and plastic fan parts produced at its facilities in Hangzhou, China. The company's research and development is done at the corporate headquarters in San Jose. Riordan's major customers are automotive parts manufacturers...
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...Industries 14 Internet Use Policy OMNICORP Devices Rodriguez, Jacob Isiah CTR NSWC Corona, MS41 CONT OMNICORP Industries 14 Internet Use Policy OMNICORP Devices Rodriguez, Jacob Isiah CTR NSWC Corona, MS41 CONT Change Management | Version History VERSION | NAME | CHANGES | DATE | APPROVED BY | 1.2 | Jacob Rodriguez | Modify Policy | 8/19/2014 | Jacob Rodriguez | 1.1 | Jacob Rodriguez | Extend and refine the policy | 7/25/2014 | Jacob Rodriguez | 1.0 | Jacob Rodriguez | Creation | 7/1/2014 | Jacob Rodriguez | Introduction OMNICORP makes internet access available to its employees where relevant and useful for their jobs. It is unfortunate that the internet can be so great but yet so risky. Accordingly, this policy shall be categorized as “Highly Important”. This will ensure the proper individuals and systems follow the policy. This internet use policy describes the rules governing internet use at the company. It also sets out how staff members are expected to behave when using the internet. As OMNICORP grows their products and services so shall this policy implementation and structure. This policy should be read alongside other key policies. The company’s Data protection and email policies are particularly relevant to staff who use the internet Purpose The internet is a powerful tool that can bring significant benefits to OMNICORP. However, it’s important every person at the company who uses the internet understands how to use it responsibly...
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...Necessity of an Acceptable Internet Use Policy for Business William E. Boyle Point Park University Abstract This paper will argue that an Acceptable Internet Use Policy, combined with effective network monitoring and policy enforcement is an essential requirement for businesses to protect business assets and resources. It discusses the potential loss to business from employee misuse of internet access and the danger from external sources. Necessity of an Acceptable Internet Use Policy for Business The internet is an integral part of today’s business resources. Organizations, large and small use the internet to improve organizational efficiencies. Businesses use the internet for everything from worldwide sales using websites, workforce collaboration using email and network data access, and for business research. In most business organizations, all types of devices, from desktop computers to cell phones and PDA’s, allow workers to access the internet and send and receive email on demand. A 2008 study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that 53% of Americans are employed, and 96% of these workers have some access to these tools. (Madden, M. & Jones, S., 2008). This allows workers instant access to websites, email and instant messages, but uncontrolled access exposes a business organization to a great risk of financial loss. All businesses must manage this risk through the implementation of an Internet Use Policy combined with employee education...
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...History of the Internet: A quick review. October 4, 1957 Sputnik was successfully launched into orbit becoming the catalyst that would bring about the collaborative creation of the Internet. Due to Sputnik's launch America took a greater interest into the development of space age technologies including computers. To focus on these advancements the government created the Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). One of the greatest concerns that these organizations were focused on was the inherent weakness in the communication through telephone lines used by the government. 1962 J.C.R Licklider from ARPA and M.I.T proposed the "Galactic Network" of...
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...Internet Tools at Dirt Bikes Michael Posey IT/205 7/1/2012 Kimberly Wiggins Abstract An intranet is almost the same as a website, and uses Internet protocols, but made for internal use within an organization. If you have a large number of employees, an easy to use intranet would be a good business investment. You can post memos of company picnics or outings. Also you could also have links to access company policies, deadlines, and schedules for all employees to see. The flow of information, deadlines successfully met, employees communicating, and company profits for help with future business investments. An intranet is a good way to keep your data accurate and up-to-date company information. An intranet could benefit a company that has multiple employees and products, to ensure safe and effective data management. When comparing an intranet to e-mails, there is really no comparison; intranet has instant messages; e-mail can take up to five minutes to receive. Before you decide to set up an intranet, you should research and make sure that you understand what you want the intranet to do and how employees will utilize it. You can build your own custom intranet, or have an IT professional set it up and maintain it for you. Human Resources Within an organization that has multiple employees, human resources is a very important part...
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...the use of internet cookies Jose Omar Garcia IFSM 201 October 21, 2012 Cookies evolved because they solve a big problem for the people who create web sites. They are small files stored on a user's computer as a text file and placed on the hard disk by a web page server. Designed to hold a modest amount of data specific to a particular client and website, they can be accessed either by the web server or the client computer. This allows the server to deliver a page tailored to a particular user, or the page itself can contain some script that allows the cookie to carry information from one website visit to the next. They are not used to run programs or to deliver viruses to your computer. Moreover, they are uniquely assigned to one computer in particular, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to the user. One of the biggest concerns with cookies is they potentially violate an internet user's privacy, many times without his or her knowledge. Even though many websites guarantee protection of personal information, many people do not like the idea of their passwords or other sensitive data being stored. Therefore, internet browsers provide various privacy settings so a user can prevent the installation of cookies or clear them at any time. This paper will explore some of the ethical implication of using cookies in the internet environment, particularly regarding protection of personal information. The use of internet cookies...
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...Internet Use among Central Luzon State University Students Thelma T.Dancel Carlota Villaroman Angelie D. Maningas Nico F.Ace Salas BSBA1-1 First Semester Academic Year 2009 - 2010 One of the technologies dominating the computer industry today is Internet technology. The Internet, also called the Information Superhighway, is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standardized Internet Protocol Suite. It carries a vast array of information resources and services and the infrastructure to support electronic mail, online chat, file transfer and file sharing, online gaming, and person-to-person communication via voice and video. The origins of the Internet reach back to the 1960s when the United States funded research projects of its military agencies to build robust, fault-tolerant and distributed computer networks. On 6 August 1991, CERN, a pan European organization for particle research, publicized the new World Wide Web project. The Web was invented by English scientist Tim Berners-Lee in 1989. It was eventually replaced in popularity by the Mosaic web browser. By 1996 usage of the word Internet had become commonplace, and consequently, so had its use as a synecdoche in reference to the World Wide Web. (Wikipedia.com, 2009) As of 2009, an estimated quarter of Earth's population uses the services of the Internet. During the 1990s, it was estimated that the...
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...The use of internet at high learning institutions in Rwanda. Case study of ULK (2010-2012) Writer: Nyirahabimana Adeline Contact: e-mail: nhabimanadeline@yahoo.fr General conclusion and suggestions This part of general conclusion is made of dissertation recapitulation and suggestions. This part helps to highlight key element of the study. The main challenge we met, was to handle technical terms linked with ICT in general and internet in particular. However, the topic has been a good exploration of internet field in which we benefited a lot. We hope others will also benefit of this dissertation content. Summary of the study The topic on which this dissertation is built is entitled: “The use of internet at high learning institutions in Rwanda. Case study of Kigali Independent University - ULK (2010 – 2012)”. We worked on it as an academic requirement for the bachelor’s degree in development studies. Working on such topic has been an occasion to analyze the penetration of ICT and internet and their uses in Rwandan universities in general and in ULK in particular. Methodically we analyzed internet uses among ULK students, the benefits they get and challenges they meet in using internet. This was done in order to come up with suggestions which can help to uses efficiently internet. We limited ourselves on ULK Kigali branch students. Our motives in choosing such topic were to gain more skills on internet, few studies on internet uses in Rwanda among students and desire...
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...The pros and cons of the use of the internet for educational purposes Starting out in 1996 as a research project, Google (a huge searching engine) grew into most users’ favorite site for searching the internet. Last year, Google made 29 billion dollars. That is approximately 929 dollars per second. Google is a good example for the age we are living in: we live in an age where we have access to more information and at a faster rate than any generation before us. There are both positive and negative side effects that come along with the use of internet for educational purposes. Keeping both the positive and the negative side effects in mind can help educators to evaluate whether or not their students should have access to the internet and, of course, to what extent. Due to sites such as Google, students can do research way easier and faster that it has ever been. I myself, for example, had not done any research in books before I started writing my final paper. This can be considered either as a positive side as as a negative side of the use of internet for educational purposes. Students have access to a lot more information by means of the internet than before. But this can be problematic if students are not able to differentiate between reliable and unreliable sources of information. Some sites do provide valuable good resources for students while others have lots of inexactitudes on them. Internet also allows contacting people. Students can now easily have contact with other...
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