Qn. 1
For a while, the role of computers was ignored because people never thought it could be the next big thing in the world. They never understood that the invention was the best way of automating services and granting them a change within the system (Carr, 2003). The benefits accrued from the utilization of the computers have grown in various measures over the past decade, an attribute that has made their presence equivocal in the growth of various ventures. Just as Facebook did, many more platforms will be developed to help people communicate, share and be in touch despite the distances. People can make friends and share photos and videos with just a click of a button (Ashurst & Doherty, 2011). The future is even brighter. The next thing that will be bigger and allow people to change their lives in a transformational manner will be the operationalization of robots. The basis of any development is based on how transformative an invention is and the impact it has on the lives of its users it will bring out the best means of dealing with the changes within the environment as well as deliver better services in areas where it is considered dangerous for the humans.
Qn 2
A company such as Google will not be willing to spend less given the competition that is there in the IT industry (Carr, 2003). Companies such as Microsoft are competing for the same clients that Google is operating in and the moment one slacks, the other will make a move that might leave the other out of the game. By spending less, the resources will be limited and the R&D department will suffer a lot from such a slump in financing (Ashurst & Doherty, 2011).
When a company such as Google is told to follow but not lead, it means it has to play a secondary role to another company (Carr, 2003). The problem is that the second best may be disregarded and other innovative brands will be happy to venture into the same business and create the leadership stance required (Ashurst & Doherty, 2011). Further, it will be a simpler way of telling Google it is not good enough to make any improvements.
Focusing on vulnerabilities can be a disguising towards taking advantages of present opportunities (Carr, 2003). A company that can solve the vulnerabilities facing different changes within the IT industry will succeed in its ventures. By making such amends, it becomes easier to deal with any challenges that could arise (Ashurst & Doherty, 2011). It will be an important way for Google to improve on its current products.
Qn3
The media has created so many followers who have become addicted to the kind of information sent through different mediums. Carr (2011) posits that the media is not just a channel for conveying messages but also a product that allows one to be passively involved in implementing everything seen. For instance, the media has created a certain body type that has been considered the ideal one in the world it is emulated by both men and women who think that the supply of such attributes is considered a major aspect of the similar experiences that grow within the society (Ashurst & Doherty, 2011).
Applications have been making people poorer when it comes to thinking individually. For instance, applications that help in maintaining better lifestyles have become the ones telling people what amount of calories to take in and what not to (Carr, 2008). That makes it harder to appreciate because people need to work on their diets based on the advice they receive from their physicians (Manzoor, 2012). However, they only have to input their age, weight, and height to know what foods to avoid, a number of calories and the projected water intake. The diseases they suffer from are also based on automated calculations. This is a personal experience that I see common with my mother who has to always use her phone to access the applications and decide what amount of food is required for each of us she cannot interrupt this artificial intelligence despite her knowledge in the same.
Qn4
CVS created enterprise information technology that allows for easier development of a redesigned protocol as a way of boosting customer satisfaction (McAfee & Brynjolfsson, 2008). It stocks are also doing well in the NYSE selling at $96.94 and it had climbed up to $97.20. Cisco has also been working well in the technology field and its stocks are doing well in the NYSE. The stock price is at $28.92, which was an increase of 0.07%. Otis elevator also improved on its elevator business and made a mark in the industry. It ventured into IT and improved its services making it easier to deliver the best services possible. The stocks are not listed and that made it difficult to ascertain the various trends within the system.
Qn 5
When creating value for an organization, the information provides a better way of improving on some of the issues that increase the competitive advantage. An integral part of this system is based on the creation of value (Porter & Millar, 1985). I have witnessed this in many banks where people can now make all their purchases and transactions through online methods. Linking the card to online websites creates a different concept of the value chain. It is important to develop such opportunities to develop such sources to create such developments as found integral in the running of the organization. This move towards making a choice is important, as it will make the right investment for the required value.
References
Ashurst, C., & Doherty, N. (2011). Benefits realization from information technology. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Carr, N. (2011). What the internet is doing to our brains: The shallows. New York: W.W. Norton.
Carr, N. (2008). Is Google Making Us Stupid? The Atlantic Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/07/is-google-making-us-stupid/306868/
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