Essays on Global Network

Does the book You Are Not a Gadget help us understand how social media impacts our ability to have a meaningful life? Nowadays an integral part of our lives has become a global network, and along with it – social media. And this has become the main cause of the appearance and main theme of the book You Are Not a Gadget. Jaron Lanier discusses the technical and cultural issues that arise from the lack of forethought digital devices. And he warns – Wikipedia, Facebook and Twitter dictate the wisdom of crowds and the computer algorithms are set above personality. The ...

At present time it is hard to imagine people's life without the Internet. Every day, millions of people use it for various purposes and its popularity only increases. It should be also noted that the Internet has become such popular and widespread term that it is rather difficult to define it. Nevertheless, it is clear that the Internet plays a significant role in peoples’ lives as it provides them with all kinds of information. In general, the broad definition of the Internet is the following: “The Internet is a global wide area network that connects computer systems across the ...

Introduction

With the phenomenal growth of the Internet witnessed today, the greatest concern for the modern user is the security of their private data. Computers all over the world have interconnected to form a global network of personal, institutional, business, and corporate systems sharing massive amounts of data. The Internet has provided a platform for sharing personal, financial, medical, and many other forms of very important private data. The users transmit this data from one computer to the other through the public telecommunication links and systems such as telecommunications. This is where serious danger in terms of data theft, exposure of ...

Communication

Introduction Conflicts are disagreements between two or more groups of people. The parties could disagree on principles, interests or responsibilities. Conflict is very ordinary and expected when people with different values and ideas work together. Due to the inevitability of discord, it is important to recognize the conflict, address it and resolve it sufficiently. When conflicts are not resolved appropriately, undesired effects may arise. When conflicts are handled appropriately, it strengthens the relationship and trust between the involved parties. There are many different methods of resolving conflicts. Choosing the best conflict resolution method initially is crucial to resolving ...

Education as a social phenomenon determines the development of human civilization, its progress or regress. The education system is a part of society, so society determines the objectives, content, form, and the whole concept of education; while at the same time affect its development. Currently, world focuses on the consistency of the educational and socio-economic development concepts (Anderson, Anderson, & Cherup, 2009). The observed global trend of sharp increase in the role of human factors in the development of post-industrial, information civilization, as well as national needs of society, the modernization and gradual integration into a single global community, make new, much higher ...

Introduction

The increasing need for high expectations on supply chain performance is forcing organizations to reinvent with an aim of reducing the costs, increasing customer service, and lowering lead time with an aim of gaining a competitive advantage. The need to pursue the best network of manufacturing or production, supply and distribution facilities in relation to the market is propelled by different factors making it one of the highest priorities that managers have to address concerning supply chain management (Fabbe-Costes, 2009). The major role is mandated on supply chain planners towards offering sufficient and feasible plans. Through advanced planning systems (APS), ...

Acknowledgment

In my process to complete my studies, I have taken efforts to complete courses, projects and training programs. However, my studies and completion of those courses, programs as well as projects would not have been possible without the support that I received from different individuals and institutions. In that respect, I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank them for that support and help. I am highly glad of the support that I received from Dr. Ali Aleg, Mr. Zaid Gharaibah and Mr Zaid Zabawali. In addition, I appreciate the entire KFUPM community for the different roles they ...

Abstract

The company was founded in Britain in 2000 and its headquarters were in London. The company operates in approximately 60 offices in the world. The company deals with concierge services. The company operates under extensively reliable management. There are directors and managers for various departments that make the company outstanding in the concierge industry. Through external evaluation, the company remains attractive to the public. This may be determined through 7s strategy. Strategy, structures, systems, shared values, style, staff, and skills are major elements to define the external appearance of the organization. Completive environment, defines the ability of ...

Abstract

FedEx in an international firm that deals in overnight delivery services within the US, Canada, and to more than 210 countries around the world. This paper provides a brief analysis of the firm’s marketing mix by using the 4P’s model. Overall, the firm provides standardized products at same prices worldwide. Additionally, FedEx has a global promotion strategy aimed at helping the firm develop a recognized global brand.

Introduction

FedEx main line of business is overnight delivery. However, the company provides e-commerce, transportation, and business services through subsidiary companies operating within the US and internally. The company’s FedEx Express unit is ...

Virgin Australia Holdings is an airline based in Virgin Australia. With its profound ideologies on proper customer care and favorable air ticket charge, it has managed to win the trust of many customers. Virgin Australia chief executive, John Borghetti notes that for a business to be successfully run, a mix of priorities as opposed to narrow focus must be employed. In February 28, 2012, Virgin Australia Holdings proposed new structure of its business that was meant to meet the standards of air navigation act. (Virgin Australia announces proposed new structure 2012).

Organizational change in the airline industry, although difficult, is inevitable. ...