Essays on Modern Technology

Video in Opera Stage

Introduction Advances in technology and the corresponding creation of digital technologies have significantly impacted the performing arts (Poole & Ho, 2011). Opera has not escaped the technological advancements and as such, new forms of opera have emerged in both digital and virtual formats (Symonds & Karantonis, 2013). Salter (2010) explains that since the 1990s, the scenography of opera has emerged with technological advancements transforming stages into video and monitor accompaniments. The obvious payoff is an enhanced experiential, virtual reality of the opera’s stage. The new technologies blur the lines between the opera’s stage and the motion picture common in ...

Technology has the ability to change all lives, but only if all people are provided equal access to it. Application of technology is important because advancements provide critical tools for empowerment. These new technologies are useful in the definition of social as well as economic advancements. Technological advancements around the world have developed a unique platform for supporting change and helping people live better lives. However, the extent to which different people have access to technological advancements is significant to the definition of how challenging it is for people to access the same technological advancements, hence the creation of ...

Current Event Article: How Airlines Cut Cost

Every business organization faces a particular cost structure that determines its total cost. This structure embodies various types of costs that an organization incurs in its different operations. Cost minimization is one of the primary objectives of firms. Thus, organizations must critically evaluate its cost structure to ensure it is able to optimize its objectives with the existing resources. This paper will analyze the article “how airlines cut cost” published by the Economist to demonstrate how technology is effectively applied by business organizations to reduce cost (The Economist, 2015). Technology has a significant impact on the cost structure of ...

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Background Business Situational Context Hilton London Bankside is one of the Hilton hotels and resorts that offer hospitality services in the UK. It is accessible from London Bridge and equipped with state of the art facilities to increase its competitive advantage. The resort operates in a highly competitive environment which consists of other Hilton hotels. Nevertheless, product differentiation helps the hotel to compete favorably and maintain high profits. The goal of Hilton London Bankside is combating the high demand for rooms and offering its clients a comfortable stay. It offers complimentary services including fitness facilities and team building opportunities. ...

In the last decade, a rise has been observed in the sale of the television set due to the continued innovation of more digital and flat screen devices. The best home appliance industry for investment would, therefore, be the TV set business as people would continue to buy such devices to replace the older one. There are some reasons why injecting money into TV set sales business would likely be profitable for an entrepreneur as discussed. First is that to keep up with the internet age, television manufacturer has invented modern technology that incorporates the internet on the set. ...

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Executive Summary Quality education is not always equals to a higher budget. This kind of education can be achieved by maximizing the readily available resources and optimizing human resource skills, and using modern technology at human advantage. When environment and human resources, and modern technology are properly used, an excellent quality of education is possible without the fear of workers’ strike and student protests. This study wants to present a possibility of a cost less quality education among the leaders and administrators of St. Vincent Community College. It is a ...

In any type of company, one of the significant challenges for leadership is connecting industry knowledge and business analytics. Bartlett (2013) observes that these two components serve as the primary sources of information for decision makers. Managers generally hold much insight and wisdom in their accumulated experience, but unfortunately, any gaps in the facts are commonly filled with opinions (Bartlett, 2013). Instead of relying on subjective sources, leaders can utilize business analytics to validate new ideas and test industry beliefs (Bartlett, 2013). A starting point for effective business analytics is to recognize that data and information are not ends ...

North Potomac is an unincorporated and a census-designated city that was created from the peripherals of Rockville and Gaithersburg. The city is located in Maryland in the United States. North Potomac City has a population of about 24,410, 6,867 families, and 8,040 households according to the 2010 census. Additionally, the census data shows that the city has a population density of about 3,552 people in a unit square mile (US Census, 2010). This paper will characterize various aspects of the city.

Social Spaces

A social space entails any virtual or physical space where people come together and ...

Discussing Modern Electronic Records, Online Venues and Mobile Devices

INTRODUCTION This is the 21st century, an era of ever-increasing advancements in the realm of science and technology. Year after year more advanced, more innovative and more efficient technologies continued to be developed. We see this in how many people rely on technological devices, like computers, “i-pads” or tablets and smart phones, to fulfill their job requirements, to gain an education and in their every day social lives. There are no major industries that have not developed or placed their dependence in some kind of technology, be it farming and manufacturing or banking and construction; the healthcare industry is ...

Technology plays a key role in the lives of people in modern society. Modern life would not be livable, or at least tolerable, without personal computers, the internet, and cellphones. Certainly, my grandparents and parents did not grow up with the most-up-to-date communications technology, and my grandparents, especially, had no access to any of the modern communications advances that younger generations now take for granted. In 50 or so short years, modern communications technology has dramatically changed the way people socialize, conduct business, go to school, and use entertainment on a daily basis. Moreover, the exponential growth of modern ...

Factors that Influence Purchasing Relationship in Automobile Industry of China

Introduction The USA, Western Europe, and Japan markets for the automobiles are almost stagnating causing an increased attention and concern to the world automotive industry. They have turned their interest in China market for cars. This is associated with the fast growing economy in China unlike that of European nations and the USA. The Chinese market for cars is indeed the turning point for all auto companies. The environment is conducive to start production in China to supply the potential markets and then export from there to other world markets. This literature will focus on the purchasing relationship in ...

Executive Summary

This paper focuses on how the HP Inc. uses information technology to embrace sustainability in the form of Corporate Social Responsibility. The concept of sustainability is a matter that has gained traction in a variety of industries and sectors over the past two decades. Several nations have articulated policies that are centered on the sustainability, thus using it as a framework to base integrated strategies concerning the environment, the economy as well as the quality of life. The HP Inc. has employed various technologies to maintain an appealing face to its customers both in its domestic market and abroad. ...

Science fiction is a genre of literature that deals with imaginary aspects such as technology, space travel, science, and time travel among others. Second variety by Philip K., Swarm by Bruce Sterling, Desertation by Simak, and Slow life by Michael Swanwick uses various aspects of chemical, biological, technical and scientific abstraction to science fiction. According to the four stories, the authors present the genre of science fiction by using precarious events that intend to forewarn the readers of the future possibilities of science and technology. Therefore, Science fiction gives meaning to life by enlightening the readers with the interest ...

Introduction

There is a significant part of the population that appreciates the science fiction. Science fiction is, in fact, a branch of speculative fiction that covers highly imaginative concepts that are often related to the fields of technology, astronomy, physics, and even socio-anthropology. What makes science fiction interesting and highly patronized is that it scratches the humans’ itch for discovering endless possibilities. After all, humans are avid explorers. They, as a species, tend to focus on something that they cannot get or make, set it as a goal, start a quest to be able to accomplish that goal, and then ...

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Term Month and Year Patient-centered care is an approach to nursing and medicine that puts the focus of healthcare provision on the patient and their specific needs (Hood, 2013). Patient-centered care also places a focus on the relationships between the patient and their family, recognizing them as one inseparable unit. This focus has allowed patient-centered care to focus on the needs of the patients and their families, including the visitation procedure that is most suited to that particular case (Riley, White, Graham & Alexandrov, 2014). As such, patient-centered care provides an opportunity for all stakeholders in healthcare to provide a ...

Introduction

In today's world, almost everything has become more accessible and convenient due to technological advancements throughout all sectors and walks of life. Cutting-edge technology creates several advantages for businesses, especially those who are willing to adopt technology early. New technology speeds up processes and allows flexible ways of completing work. It also transforms business functions and it can also help in saving time and money. The impact new technology has on modern life is completely immeasurable and technology is used in several ways and sometimes the method of utilizing a new technology ends up improving and developing better society. ...

Introduction

Strategic management is the central pillar of the success of business organizations (Rothaermel, 2015). The performance, as well as competitive capacities of national and international business organizations, hinge on the role of management (Rothaermel, 2015, p. 128). The needs for strategic approaches to business operations and management have become increasingly important due to increased global competition. Multinational corporations adopt various strategies such as national consolidation of firms and functions. Also, multinational companies engage in international joint business ventures through international mergers and acquisition to enhance their operations. Effective management strategies promote the capacities of business organizations to achieve their ...

Impact of Automatic Cars in Our Lives

Easiness in the Use of Automatic Cars4 Less Stress with Automatics4 Preferences of Cars..5

More Comfort and Luxury5

High Fuel Consumption6 Expensive Purchasing and Maintenance Cost.6 Pollution7 Political Effect8 Ethical Considerations.8 Conclusion9Peer Evaluation Analysis.9 References..10 Impact of Automatic Cars in Our Lives Introduction The use of automatic vehicles is gaining popularity across the world among the new and experienced drivers since they are simpler to operate and more comfortable for long journeys than manual cars. Automatic cars use automatic mode of transmission while manual cars use manual transmission. Automatic mode of transmission was invented by Alfred Munro, a Canadian citizen in 1921 (Jenkins, ...

"Average is over" was a book written by Tyler, an American blogger who explains the post advanced job opportunities in the market that are fading away in the middle range and entails the increasing income inequalities among the American people at work. This has left the people with only high earning jobs that use data analysis and use of machines equipment. It created jobs with little income to those unskilled people who were not able to learn and adopt new technology. The young people were the most affected as they received the low-income jobs due to inflation- adjusted wages. ...

Historical origin and development of shipyard in Istanbul

Ships and shipyards are a very old tradition in Istanbul (Cvikel & Kahanov, 2013). The pioneer shipyard was designed in 1390. The shipyards developed quickly and as early as the 16th century, Turkish shipyards were leading globally (Grant, 2005). Traditional shipbuilding techniques in combination with modern technology have helped the shipbuilding industry develop as an international recognized trademark in shipping industry since the beginning of 1990's. In Istanbul, shipyards perform various functions ranging from creating a variety of ship models such as yacht both big and small. Repair and maintenance of the different vessels are also done in these shipyards. ...

In the modern era of high and sophisticated technologies, one cannot imagine his/her daily life without numerous technological developments and advancements of the 21st century. The prevalence of modern technology in society and around the world taken as a whole as well as its profound impact on every aspect of an individual’s life, including healthcare, education, and business activities, cannot be underestimated. Therefore, “technology, and the constantly new world it brings, is an abiding concern for human beings” (Hanks, 2010, p. 1). It should be taken into consideration that one of the basic purposes of modern technological development ...

Introduction:

Outsourcing is a cost saving practice in which one company provides different goods and services to another company. It is used by different companies to transfer some portions of work to outside suppliers instead of completing it internally. It describes the strategic use of outside resources to perform organization's internal activities. It help the companies to get more skills and expertise from outside suppliers. Outsourcing is an act of acquiring products or services from an outside company that is known as vendor or supplier. The history of outsourcing is embedded with a history of the growth of modern technology ...

Apple Inc. is a USA Technology Company that operates both in the USA and many other parts of the world. The company manufactures and sells computer software and hardware and provides online services. So of the products that the company offers include personal computers, smartphones such as iPads and tablets among many others. The company operates in very many industries, namely electronics, digital distribution, computer hardware and software among others.

Apple External Environment of Apple Company

Technology advancement remains the most important environment for Apple Company in promoting its innovativeness in its production. A good example is the application of the technology is designing and ...

Costa Coffee-Business Strategy Analyses

The strategic tools used Analyse the company’s history, development, and growth The strategy tool used to analyze this question is the Critical success factors. As discussed below, there are various factors that have contributed to the development and growth of the company. The tool is chosen because it is possible to identify the factors in the case study. Costa coffee began its operations in the United Kingdom in 1971. Costa coffee was brought into existence by two brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa. They served the first coffee to some caterers in London. In 1978, the company opened its ...

Abstract

The research examines the concept of technology and how it influences education. It involves the examination of the fundamental methods and systems applied and utilized in teaching and how it has been shaped and influenced by technology. The research indicates that technology has generally shaped and modified the system of communication in and around the world. Due to that, education has had to change and be modified in order to include and integrate technology as an integral part. Education has various direct applications including platforms and communication methods and models that are important and vital towards the conduct of ...

Background Information

Southwest Airlines is a United States airline company based in Dalla in Texas. The company came into existence in 1967 and got its current name in the year 1971. It has employed more than 45,000 employees and operates over 3,500 flights every day. It has its operations within the U.S. market implying that the company does not operate internationally. In fact, it has more than 90 destinations within 40 states of America. The company uses only one producer airplane in its operations which happen to be the Boeing Airplanes. Despite many other U.S. Airlines that operate both ...

Public Transportation

Abstract Jackson Transit system is a program that provides public transportation services in the city of Jackson. JATRAN aims at offering quality and secure transport services to meet the demand of it passengers and promote more ridership. JATRAN complies with the local and federal regulations in providing transportation services. Jackson Transit system has drawn the attention of various researchers in the past. Various researchers indicate the importance of the transit and challenges facing the transport system. Research by the institute of transport studies (Monash University) in 2010 shows the reliability of the transportation system (Taylor et al. 2011). JATRAN ...

The use of biometric evidence in executing criminal justice has gained reputation throughout the world as a result of rapid advancement in technology. In essence, biometric recognition entails the use of biometric equipment to recognize individuals through their biological characteristics (Sanders et al., 2010). Bio information of a person is captured and analyzed for use in identification. Some examples of bio information include fingerprint and signatures. A biometric evidence is the most popular and convincing method of confirming the identity of a person (Reedman, 2015). The criminal justice system uses different biometric characteristics to identify criminals depending on the ...

As technology advances and researchers develop new applications for technological discoveries, they may open Pandora’s Box by giving consumers too much freedom to try, and very difficult choices to make. In her article, “The Made-To-Order Savior”, Lisa Belkin shows how the modern technology involved in human reproduction can be used in order to save a child’s life. The author compares the story of two children, of whom one had the chance of being able to use this technology, and this saved her life. However, for this to happen, her parents needed to have a perfectly matching sibling ...

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What is the role of the teacher in motivating the students? REVIEW OF LITERATURE The Motivation – Definition and Interpretation Motivation means driving people ahead; sometimes this process of pushing is self-made or sometimes the people are pushed with outside forces. The basic attribute of motivation is to move people into action. It activates the people towards doing something. The purpose of motivation lies in its etymology. The word motivation is derived from the original Latin word movere, which means to move or be moved (Ryan, Lynch, Vansteenkiste & Deci, 2010). For moving something, some action must be performed. For example, ...

USB should focus on expanding globally and offer retail banking services to clients in Africa. There are many African nations that present USB with a ready market to exploit thus fostering its growth and development. Most of the African nations are developing economically thus allowing the bank to take advantage of the growing market. Besides, most of the nations are politically stable thus encouraging the bank to enjoy the political climate existing in the continent by offering banking services to the nations. Besides, many African nations have also fostered the use of technology in their operations that making them ...

Introduction

Online shopping is defined as the act done by shoppers, who are in the middle classes or upper classes, when they use an online platform to order for the goods they require (Weber, 1978). Weber (1978) adds that online shopping for most people is linked with social status, but he adds that this idea is not to be confused with social class stratification. To back this connection of online shoppers with social class, Corrigan (1997), also affirms that societal factors primarily influence the actions of these online shoppers. I therefore argue that there is a major impact on consumption ...

Introduction

This report discusses the strategies that are used by Trader Joe’s. It discusses the problems that Trader Joe is facing related to strategies and how those problems can be solved. The following things will be discussed in detail that which strategies Trader Joe’s should use to improve its performance and to gain a competitive advantage. In short, this report is a strategic analysis of Trader Joe’s.

Company Background

Trader Joe’s was established by a person named “Coulombe.” After completing his education, Coulombe started working with a company. He worked some time with a company and after that ...

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Description Globalisation is often regarded as a process that leads people from around the world to share a common economic, emotional, social and cultural space from wherever they are in the world (Guidotti, 2015). Nowadays everybody is affected either directly or indirectly. As the world continues to integrate on this front, it emerges that there arises benefits and problems in equal measure because in the long run there will be a sharing of economic, cultural, political and environmental powers among many nations of the world (McMichael & Butler, 2006).

Feelings

Australia has not been left behind when it comes to matters ...

Dunning’s Eclectic Paradigm

Introduction Dunning's eclectic paradigm is a model developed by John H. Dunning. The aim of the model is to explain the OLI-framework. The framework by Dunning serves as a guide for empirical examination of determinants of FDI. The framework offers a ground to research on factors affecting the development of multinational companies concerning expansion after engaging in foreign production and other expansion plans in the foreign countries. According to Dunning (2001), the assumption underlying the eclectic paradigm by Dunning is that three factors determine the FDI or specifically the return to FDI. The first factor is represented by ‘O'. ...

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Mass communication in the 21st century is no longer one way. Everyone takes part in the communication channel because everybody seems to be involved in the production and transmission of information. Modern technology has made communication more interactive, and collective organization of activism has become a lot easier. Digital communication has also made it possible to pass political messages to larger audiences, thus making political activism easier than it was in the past (Reitan, 2007). Therefore, this article presents how dynamics have changed and how that is impacting global activism. Besides, present day technology has helped promote social justice ...