...There are many implications of possible future developments and future uses of ICT but the ones that I will be explaining further are instant communication, videoconferencing and teleworking, security, the use of CCTV and GPS, digital divide, deskilling and also online information and services. The first implication is instant communication. We have numerous communication technologies which we can use such as:- WiFi, Bluetooth and mobile broadband to communicate with people daily. This has affected the world of work in today’s society as people who work in companies like Sun Life, Aviva and BT don’t have to get up specifically to go and sit in an office all day. It has become very easy for people to contact their peers in one of the ways noted up above. There has been a huge development in videoconferencing and teleworking which has allowed people to not travel as much as they used to which is having a positive impact on the environment. People who work in one organisation but are situated around the world, don’t have to travel to physically speak to each other as things like videoconferencing has allowed people around the world to collaborate on tasks that need to be completed. There has also been problems with the future developments and future uses of ICT and one of them is security. When people complete financial transactions on their mobile phones from companies like Barclays, NatWest or any other online banking websites; or even online shopping websites; they...
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...Model Driven Development – Future or Failure of Software Development? Ruben Picek, Vjeran Strahonja University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics, Varaždin ruben.picek@foi.hr, vjeran.strahonja@foi.hr Abstract. This article discusses some issues of the software development paradigm called Model Driven Development (MDD). Its basic idea is to move software development to a higher level of abstraction by using models as primary artifacts, and to transform models into the source code, with the aid of tools. Currently, there are several approaches to the realization of MDD paradigm which should bring a lot of benefits. However there are still problems to be solved, which will be discussed here. The authors are also going to analyze developers pros and cons, and give their own opinion about today's open question: Will MDD become a failure in trying to deal with software crisis, like the idea of CASE tools in 80's or will it become the future of software development? Keywords. MDD, MDD approaches, Software Factories, Software Development 1. Model Driven Development Paradigm In the last few years, software development has been faced with many challenges. Requirements of new and/or existing systems are growing, systems are complex and it is hard to build them on time and on budget. As an answer to these challenges, a wide spectrum of new approaches occurred, varying from buzzwords to comprehensive methodologies. One of the most prominent paradigms is Model Driven Development...
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...Focusing on a Sustainable Future: Development Reform in Rwanda In 1994 Rwanda faced a mass genocide that wiped out one million people, approximately eleven percent of the population. In the wake of this crisis many skilled nationals fled the nation or were brutally murdered by the revolting Hutu Extremist. Even after the return of many of the nationals who fled the nation and billions of dollars in foreign aid and investment Rwanda still ranks among the top fifteen poorest nations in the world today. In order for Rwanda to lift themselves from poverty they need to: Concentrate on the education of their large youth population in order to develop more skilled workers in the nation and reduce the shortage Reduced the birthrate and population by empowering woman and educating them on sex practices to reduce the overpopulation Invest in electricity to promote more jobs and development into new industries and sectors Educate the young and females in the population Rwanda needs to focus their education on the young people and the females in the population to reach sustainable growth. Only 2.5% of the population is above the age of 65 and the median age is 18.6. Many of the young people in the population are illiterate since during the war and political unrest in the nation they could not attend school. Only 64.5% percent of women in Rwanda are literate. Nations whose women are disempowered less likely to develop. UN Deputy Secretary Asha Rose Migiro, research demonstrates...
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...Title: Development of the Future of Nursing James Flynn Grand Canyon University December 7, 2012 Title: Development of the Future of Nursing In an effort to provide American citizens with high quality, affordable health care the president signed into law and passed with help of congress, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in March of 2010. The ACA will attempt to provide at least 94% of the population with quality health coverage, while staying within the means of the average citizen. At the same time staying within the $900,000,000.00 budget set by President Barak Obama (Responsible Reform for the Middle Class n.d.). This however, will not be an easy task. In 2010 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) alongside with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released the report “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health” (Committee on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2011). At its core the report was a mandate to renovate the current health care system, and at the same time introducing nursing as an essential piece to this renovation. Within the IOM’s report are a few key points that outline their vision of the future of heath care (2011). If instituted, these key points will have major and long term affects on the nursing profession. The report places a higher responsibility on the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to take on the role of a Primary Care Provider (PCP). In order to accomplish this goal...
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...With changes needed, our society needs to confront the future development of sustainability in this country. We need modifications in our behaviors, institutions, and technologies. As defined by The United Nations (UN) sustainability is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generation to meet their own needs” As stated by The UN “This requires the integration of its economic, environmental and social components at all levels by continuous dialogue and action in global partnership.” We need to find a way to balance environmental goals, social goals and economic goals. The World Conservation Union says that we are currently out of balance and heavy in economic and social goals and deficient in realistic and working environmental goals. The World Conservation Union also remarks “development decisions by governments, businesses and other actors do allow trade-offs and put greatest emphasis on the economy above other dimensions of sustainability. This is a major reason why the environment continues to be degraded and development does not achieve desirable equity goals.” The report goes on to say that the integration of economic, environmental and social components cannot be treated equally because the economy is an institution that emerges from society and that they are virtually one. The same as society creates rules to mediate the exchange of goods or value. The environment on the other hand is not created by society and tradeoffs...
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...The development and future strategy of Ryanair Ryanair became in 2009 the airline company which carry the most passengers in Europe. That is the result of its strategy which is based on a ‘no frills’ service in order to offer the lower prices. The business model of Ryanair is different from the classic carriers’ in the way that 20% of its revenue is generated from ancillary revenue, such as its “buy on board” program or extra fees for luggage. As we have seen above, the airline industry is very dynamic, and the apparition of alliances within the market forces Ryanair to stay competitive in its environment. Until now, the company did it very well by being emergent, its flexible structure and culture allowed Ryanair to be the number one on its market. To keep this place, Ryanair needs to adapt itself by choosing a development strategy. For that, there are different directions that Ryanair might take. Development opportunities “In a decade or so, airlines will pay the travellers to distribute people around Europe” Michael O’Leary, the Ryanair’s CEO summarizes the future direction of its company with this sentence. Therefore, Ryanair has to continue to find innovative cut reduction methods, as well as innovative revenue generation methods. In order to remain competitive with its business model, Ryanair will need to have the largest amount of routes in Europe and the lowest fare. It is now clear that there is only room for one or two major actors in the low-cost airline...
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...Strategic Planning STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN for (company name) for Period January 2002 to December 2005 (dates are examples only) Approved by (name), (position), on (date) Update Status: (amendment number), on (date) TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary Section Page 1. Strategic Focus 2. The Business 3. Market Analysis 4 Products 5 Marketing 6 Research and Development 7 Production and Delivery 8 Supply Chains 9 Business Systems and Processes 10. Stakeholder Relationships and Alliances 11. Organisational and Management 12 Environmental and Social Impacts 13 Risk Factors and Regulatory Compliance 14 Corporate Governance 15 Financials 16 Application of Investment Funds 17 Strategic Action Plan 18 Plan Improvement Appendices: 1. 2. 3. Some Thoughts on Writing this Plan before We Start • Clearly identify the readers of this document. Then write the plan in a style that is easily understood by readers • Remember that this plan is a working document that has the clear purpose of initiating focussed action and generating clear and measurable results. Avoid the excessive use of descriptive adjectives to 'pad' or over-sell the plan. Flowery, highly descriptive language can cloud key issues, blur the plan's focus and slow/confuse its implementation • Keep the plan 'tight'; ensure it remains concise, balanced, clear...
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...APC - PRESENT TRENDS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCTION The fundamental problem of managing military research and development is that uncertainty about the enemy and the costs and benefits on new technologies make it impossible to identify the single best route to innovation. Stephen P Rosen 1. Stephen Rosen’s statement identifies one of the most challenging problems facing political and military leaders today. In an era of uncertainty, which includes a diversity of potential threats and military operations, what is the “best route” in the area of military innovation to translate limited research and development resources into capabilities to deal with current or potential threats and its allies? By the time World War I ended military theorists around the world had learned from several rude surprises. First of all, horse-drawn and foot transport really wasn't good enough in the modern world. They didn't exactly get rid of the horse but horses were extremely vulnerable to fire, and the mud characteristic of trench warfare slowed them down a bit. Men were better in mud, but not much, and could not march quickly enough. The imperatives of battle were such that soldiers had to be able to move in almost all conditions, and if breakthroughs were to be exploited, they had to move fast. 2. The realities of trench warfare came as a rude shock to officers in World War I. Machine guns, barbed wire and trenches...
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...Introduction This white paper discusses which technological advance will most influence future conflicts, specifically Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as Drones. I will provide a brief overview of drone existence; illustrate the driving forces for the development of advanced drone technologies, and how drones will shape future conflicts. Overview During the early years of drone development 1. What they are and what they were built for 2. First drones introduced as we know them today 3. Current uses by U.S. military and adversaries (use of COTS) Transition: Drones must evolve to stay ahead of adversaries. Driving force 1. Ever changing threats 2. Outdated sensors 3. The need for more capabilities and platforms Transition:...
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...which the Organisational Goals are translated into HR goals in staff-ing levels and allocation HRP ensures the org have the right people with right skill in right place at the right time. HRP guides the long-term resourcing of people in org-the acquisition(capture),use and development of Human capital and knowledge assets Workfoce Planning(HRP)=>Preparing to recruit=>Attracting Staff=>Recruiting and selecting staff=>Developing and retaining staff. Step:Environmental Scanning(External and internal)=>Labour Demand Forecasting=>Labour supply analysis=>Balancing demand and supply Emphasied the need to diagnose(discover) the real reasons for mismatches in supply/demand Using a mix of qualitative and quantitative techniques It Involves: Forecasting labour requirement for an org Predicting likely(will happen) sources Environmental Scanning Development of Objective and Goals Formulating the necessary steps to meet needs Evaluation(Judgement) of the planning process The HR Planner should: 1st Analyzing Environmental Factors and Organization Direction=>Forecasting Demand Analyzing Internal & External Workforce=>Forecasting Supply 2nd Planning in HR,Employee Development,Finance &Budget and Logistical(Back of the Field) 3rd Implementing(Action!) Strategy,Process,Operational Changes and Evaluation&Feedback Notice*** Stages of HRP: Stage 1:Analysis: Analyze the environmental factors,organizational direction,internal &external...
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...Jobs’ unfortunate passing the future of Apple has been a source of debate. The real question is whether or not Apple’s growth is sustainable even if new innovative minds take Job’s place. This report will provide an analysis on possible strategies for innovation and whether Apple’s historical growth is sustainable in the future. The first strategy that Apple must embrace in order to bolster growth is to employ more innovative employees. Apple lost not only Steve Jobs but other innovators that had burned out under his draconian management style. (Murphy) Without new ideas and replacement of these employees Apple will lose its main competitive advantage, innovation of cutting edge technology. Once Apple employs top talent they will need to nurture their new employees encouraging them to take risks. Michael Murphy from Bloomberg is quoted as saying “Management should direct Apple’s considerable cash reserves to disruptive product research based on consumer insights.” This strategy will create an influx of new product ideas and could help discover Apple’s next “Ipad”. Unfortunately, while these strategies could promote growth in the future it is hardly sustainable at the present time. It’s been over 2 years since Apple has released a new innovative product and Apple TV is the only new product on the horizon. Apple’s growth will falter without a stream of new products. Even with the most brilliant minds in the world under their employment development of these products will take a...
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... surrounded by a corresponding set of related institutions to satisfy two principles of justice. The answer will depend, to some extent, on the level of the established social minimum. But this, in turn, is connected with the extent to which the present generation is obliged to respect the claims of their heirs. 1) Fairness between generations: needs instead of greed In 1974, the economist James Tobin proposed to discuss the concept of "intergeneration", and wrote: " The Trustees of endowed institutions are the guardians of the future against the claims of the present. Their task is to preserve equity among generations.” Unsustainable use of natural resources leads to intergenerational injustice. Perceiving themselves as one collective, it is easy to say that we should take care about the fate of the people of future generations. But the question is how and what to extent our present action of the solutions and the need to focus on the future. Each generation has to postpone and to preserve an adequate amount of capital in the substitutions obtained from previous generations, something to enable subsequent enjoying a better life in a more fair society. So once our descendants can realize our projects and continue our contribution, this cannot be done on the basis of contractual relations. This is the useful idea of generality. Precisely, It is obtained in the community "a...
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...University of Phoenix Axia College 11 Professional Development Plan Shelia Brock There are many things to consider when becoming a teacher. There are also many things to remember once the position of teaching has been reached. Having a professional development plan is something to keep in mind when beginning and going through the teaching experience. By creating this professional development plan I will be able to apply what I have learned in this class to my professional career. Here I will discuss my professional development plans to ensure that all students have a clear understanding that having an education is important and can lead to much success in their future. When many hear professional development plan, they automatically think anything that goes along with work. They will never think that their opinion or thought has anything to do with their professional development plan. Only the individual can assess their own professional development plan and know what areas they need improvement on. Professional development plans can also be tweaked a little bit when assessing it and seeing what areas needs improvement on. In the next five years I plan on completing my Associates degree in elementary education and possibly pursuing my Bachelors. I also plan to continue to work in the position that I currently hold if not assistant, then lead teacher. I also plan to explore to find out what needs to be done for me to possibly begin my own school or some...
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...two areas can alleviate past, present, and future issues or problems that many businesses experience. Although Kudler Fine Foods (KFF) has many addressable issues, the business plan and financial statement stand out the most. A weak business plan equals a weak business. For the owner, Kathy Kudler, to reach her goals, she will need to invest in the development of a solid plan that addresses all aspects of her company. Situation Background (Step 1) In the five years of operation, KFF has had two business plans. The first in 1998, Kudler herself developed. A college student developed the second business plan five years later (KUDLER INTRANET, 2008). After reviewing the updated business plan, I discovered several weak areas and underdeveloped. In addition to these areas, the 2003 Income Statement shows several areas of concern relating to high or excessive expenditures. Issue Identification KFF operates on over a million dollar budget with a business plan developed by a college student. Four areas on the 2003 Income Statement stand out as excessive waste or cause for concern: Depreciation at $127,234, Credit Card Fees at $691,456, Postage at $46,000, and Advertising at $263,000, (KUDLER INTRANET, 2008). These figures add up to more than one million dollars. Opportunity Identification The most recent business plan aids in highlighting weaknesses within KFF, however it does not provide an adequate plan for the future development of the...
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...statement that “budgeting is a key component in management short and long term planning”. Budgeting is a process of defining goals and planning actions in a period of time (Sullivan and Steven, 2003). Generally, Budgeting helps to facilitate the planning and provide information for managers to determine the future strategies. More specifically it contributes to the company’s performance in the following aspects in management short and long term planning. First, proper budgeting helps allocate the resources of the company. A proper budgeting usually covers the financial and time costs during a particular period of future time. As a company might involves multiple tasks in the same time, it is quite important for the company to allocate its resources (time, money and staff) to maximize the efficiency. For example, an IT company might invest a lot of money developing new products. But at the same time, it also has to manufacturing and marketing its existing products. If there is no budgeting or inappropriate budgeting, the company might run short of resources in one aspect and suffer losses. To avoid such problem, budgeting helps calculate the cost of every development, manufacture, or marketing project, forecast their contribution to the overall performance of the company, and finally allocate the limited resources to those projects. Secondly, budgeting helps managers make...
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