Essays on Crowdsourcing

Introduction

The globalization of the business environment brought diverse development and economic progress. These developments lead to the creation of business concepts, ideas and opportunity for business organizations, and investors alike. Accordingly, the technological and economic progress resulted in an increased competition among businesses. There is now the necessity for business organizations and even service providers to continuously innovate and introduce new enhancement of their products. In line with the concept of innovation, business management must pool, capture and utilize the existing knowledge within its organization and use them as a tool to remain competitive. This points to the use ...

Disasters

The article by Sabrina McCormick (2015) focuses on the role and responsibility of emergency managers in using social media for formal response in case of a disaster. The article also gives detailed insights about crowdsourcing for emergency managers in disaster preparedness as well as response and recovery in the US. Different emergency managers from across the country are usually scheduled for qualitative interviews on the Eastern seaboard. This is a new way of ensuring that the emergency managers are up-to-date with the current emergency management tools. Emergency management tools are in a state of transition in this current era; ...

Communication is vital in every organization, and more so in the inception and incorporation of disaster management. Different modes of communication instigates collaboration in various operations. There are different methods of communication, they involve techniques such as; physical interface, which is commonly referred to as face-to-face communication, and online communication. (Whybark, 2007). Online communication is the most popular and highly utilized form of communication in the world today. It is in this perspective, that online communication has been widely embraced and popular across the world, allowed to the vast and fast growth of technology over the years. There are ...

Crowd Working

INTRODUCTION The nature of work is changing. From a fixed-hour, fixed-place and fixed pay job design, more recent job offers in current market suggest new developments in employment. In older work arrangements, employees are hired based on fixed-period contracts (usually renewable at employer's will and most consistently cancelled during periods of economic crunch and mass layoffs) and are compensated in return for labor hours spent in more or less fixed location and/or workplace layout design. The emergence of ICT innovations, particularly web-based workflow systems, has, however, introduced interesting novelties into how work can be done but also, probably more ...

Introduction

Paid Crowd Work: An Overview Definitions: Crowd Work, Requesters. Examples: general purpose vs. specialized marketplaces Pros v. Cons of Globalized Workforce Pros: Economic and Social Mobility, Flexibility, geographically distributed workforce Cons: Dead-end jobs, low wages Future of Crowd Work Establish Career Ladders Improved Task Design Facilitated Learning Conclusion Introduction Over the last decade, paid, online crowd work (defined as a work platform that distributes work tasks between a crowd of workers, who receive financial compensation upon the successful completion of each task they perform in accordance with the task requirements specified by an individual, group or organization) has quickly ...

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1. Background The arrival of new technologies as helped improve many aspects of life. For example, License Plate Recognition is a modern technology that has helped improve mobility and safety in transportation (Rashid, Aibinu, Rahman, Suhaimi and Yunis, 2012). Many car parks have resulted to the use of technology to help in the logistics of operating a car park. Rashid et al., (2012) argue that automatic parking systems are progressive because in addition to improving logistics, they also increase the convenience of public parking, eliminate the hassles of fee collection and also enhance the security, especially when the car ...

PERSONAL REFLECTION ON BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT

Personal Reflection on Business Plan Development Reflection on Business Plan The significance of innovation and flexibility for the contemporary organizations is essential following the latest changes occurring in the business sector. Nowadays, the companies have to deal with the technological progress, alteration of the traditional business strategies, and globalization. In the conditions of fierce competition the organizations today have to invent new ways of surviving in the business world. With the present-day conditions in mind, it is possible to imply that entrepreneurship can be a productive solution. During the period of start-up, a lot of novice entrepreneurs encounter with ...

The concept of rethinking work has been widely discussed in the video. Various key issues have been highlighted such as the adoption of technological methods in our work areas and lives to increase efficiency in the outcome. The aspect of rethinking will also add value to the entire society. Competition has become so vital in the society today that people forget about the final value. There is the need to create a difference between us and competition as well. In the essay, we will be looking at the most important aspects that have been discussed in the video of “ ...

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1. Background The arrival of new technologies as helped improve many aspects of life. For example, License Plate Recognition is a modern technology that has helped improve mobility and safety in transportation (Rashid, Aibinu, Rahman, Suhaimi and Yunis 93). Many car parks have resulted to the use of technology to help in the logistics of operating a car park. Rashid et al., (93) argue that automatic parking systems are progressive because in addition to improving logistics, they also increase the convenience of public parking, eliminate the hassles of fee collection and also enhance the security, especially when the car ...

Question 1

Technically, a lexicographer is a person who writes compiles and edits dictionaries. According to a comprehensive dictionary of English language, lexicographer is "a harmless drudge who compiles lists of words." (Kaye 129). Therefore, the creators of the Urban Dictionary qualifies to be called the lexicographers. The creators or the authors of this dictionary are required to provide the correct spelling of the word they are creating, example sentence and its definition. With this light, the creators must make appropriate decisions regarding the authentic or proper form of language. Consequently, these self-appointed creators both standardize and record the language used ...

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Interesting points learned and interesting questions generated from the social business by design in chapter eight, nine and ten. The reflection of chapter eight, nine and ten of the managerial book, social business by design (Hinchcliffe, & Kim, 2012) implores the need for a well drafted and versed summary of the three chapters. Chapter eight shades light on crowdsourcing and engaging a company’s customer base for reliable information about their business and how to tune their practices to their customer’s interests through the internet, especially the social media. On the other hand, chapter nine depicts social customer care ...

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1. Background The arrival of new technologies as helped improve many aspects of life. For example, License Plate Recognition is a modern technology that has helped improve mobility and safety in transportation (Rashid, Aibinu, Rahman, Suhaimi and Yunis 93). Many car parks have resulted to the use of technology to help in the logistics of operating a car park. Rashid et al., (93) argue that automatic parking systems are progressive because in addition to improving logistics, they also increase the convenience of public parking, eliminate the hassles of fee collection and also enhance the security, especially when the car ...

According to O'Brien & Marakas (2010), “smart retailers are going where it’s warm: the hot little hands of cell phone and laptop-toting customers who want to shop right now” (351), in order to beat the biting recession. Effectively, in order for companies to tap into the changing market, technology-backed initiatives geared at boosting these companies’ revenues have included mobile electronic commerce, text message coupons and social media shopfronts have been established. This passage speaks of both the changes in technology, and the changes in the consumer behavior, in the face of intensifying competition across numerous fronts. The change in ...

Increasingly, businesses are engaging corporate customers and end consumers in more innovative means using digital media. Since mid 1990s, digital media has continued to change business overall strategies as businesses develop more sophisticated platform for B2B and B2C communications. Mainly, businesses – local and multinational – are investing more extensively in digital media platforms not only to reach out for more clients but also to enhance digital presence and, more significantly, to reformulate integrated marketing communication campaigns and strategies. Further, an increasing number of enterprises are launching digital-platform-only business units which operate primarily online or cloud-based. Interestingly, social media functionalities – initially ...

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Assignment – Part A DO NOT FORGET TO USE INTEXT CITATIONS IN EVERY QUESTION Question 1: What is the difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0? (~250 Words) The main differences between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 platforms are in the technologies involved as well as the application of those technologies. In the case of Web 1.0, the platform is much more plain and simple, and is used primarily for displaying information on the internet (Harris 2008). This means that application is restricted to the ownership ...

Abstract

The Boeing Company is a global manufacturer of airplanes, aerospace and defense products. The company, founded in 1916 is currently one of the largest manufacturers of commercial and military aircrafts, with a product range consisting of large wide bodied jet liners such as the 747-8, 787-Dreamliner and 777, narrow body aircrafts such as the 737, military aircrafts, business jets and freighter aircrafts. The company also has product offerings for the defense and aerospace industries and is a major supplier to NASA. The Chicago headquartered company employs approximately 169,000 employees, has presence in over 150 countries and works with over 23,000 ...

Management

Crowdsourcing of strategic plans is a new concept that serves to be an out of the box solution to aligning an organization to strategic goals and towards obtaining fresh inputs while deciding the strategic direction and organization has to take.

Crowdsourcing for All Organizations

Crowdsourcing of strategic plans is not a formula for all organizations to adopt. Organizations like Wikimedia, whose existence is based on “collaborative content creation” (Gast and Zanini, 2012) are natural choices for crowdsourcing of strategy. If an organization is lacking in internal democracy, it would be difficult to obtain views on strategic direction. Employees would desist from voicing their opinions on ...

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- Situation Analysis

Zumba Fitness is a business model that is aiming to make revenues and thereby profits from selling Videos of exercises.

1.1 Strengths: - Zumba’s routine is unique and has the potential to become another successful global brand like Pilates - Consumers or the target market for Zumba accept the product fully - Zumba has an association and exposure with a great brand – Kellog’s 1.2 Weakness: - Lack of organization structure - Too small team trying to achieve a lot - ...

Introduction

Since its inception, internet has affected society in several ways. Internet connects people to the world and makes our life easy. It facilitates people in using, sharing and communicating ideas. People can send and receive ideas, documents, pictures and videos from anywhere to different parts of the world. Due to all these features, internet has emerged as one effective medium of committing crimes because they can operate from any part of the world without revealing their identity. If internet is useful for criminals, it is also very useful for different law enforcement agencies. Police and other law enforcement agencies ...

The internet provides a platform where individuals have the ability of remaining anonymous trading insults, while other people publishes confessional memoirs and articles without the fear of being recognized. However, this identity less platform provides a perfect alibi where criminals engage in criminal activities. Therefore, law enforcers have been forced to adopt new technologies to find a solution to crimes committed off and online. For example, researchers have postulated that a detailed analysis and penetration of the internet contents on social media and various other platforms plays an imperative role in solving terrorists and murder plots. This is conducted through a revelation of the ...

Abstract

This paper is on the topic of Language variation and social identity in relation to the world of social media. In the first section of the paper will discuss the morphological analysis of some new words in the English language and the compounding of these words. The second section will discuss the how social media helps in creating social identity of the language speakers.

Introduction

Diverse demographics like Age or gender demonstrate significant variation in the use of language, especially in case of informal contexts like social media. Any language spoken between group people of has different ways of referring ...

In this article,Avgeny Keganer et al explore the concept of modern outsourcing trends as well as the benefits and challenges facing the various forms of workforce outsourcing in modern business environment (2013). A number of concepts have been defined and explained in details in the buildup to this article. The most important concept that has thoroughly been discussed in this article is the subject of human cloud, and how companies can effectively manage these virtual workforces effectively and defiantly for maximum productivity. An example is given of a small company, Chase Rief employing only fourteen virtual workers and benefitting ...

The key concepts used to describe the subject

Human clouding a unique strategic approaches embraced by organizations as they seek to attract and retain virtual on-demand workforce to supplement their production. The essentiality and opportunities encompassed in this initiative requires a closer scrutiny based on the challenges cropping up on the ability to manage it. Some of the essential concepts proffered in the analysis include; human cloud, outsourcing, crowdsourcing, microsourcing and types of human cloud platforms. Human cloud is entailed as the third-generation sourcing strategy after IT outsourcing and offshore outsourcing. Integrates an ecosystem where the online middleman engage wide range pool of virtual workers tapped by the ...

- Executive Summary This paper explores into the annals of citizen science in relation with the use of tourists in community environmental monitoring in order to enhance the creation of sustainable destinations. The gist of the paper involves the exploration of a central theme of how tourists can be used as citizen scientists in community environmental monitoring. In advancing the theme, the paper analyses six citizen science projects that predominantly use tourists to collect data for analysis. The main project analyzed in the paper is the Fluker Post Research Project in Melbourne Australia. To back the analysis of the ...

SOURCE #1

- Reference (APA): Alampi, A. (n.d). Social Media is More Than Simply A Marketing Tool For Academic Research. Retrieved from http://www.guardian.co.uk/higher-education-network/blog/2012/jul/24/social-media-academic-research-tool - Summary: The article highlights the role of the internet and social media in the digital age. They are not just marketing tools for academic research. They are a revolutionary way to create powerful, dynamic and interactive connections among people all over the world. As every innovation, there are also some risks to take like sharing truthful contents and personal data. However, it is undeniable that social media and internet represent the future of ...

- My overall impression of the site is that the site (Starbucks, 2010) effectively encourages discussion among Starbucks’ customers, as well as between Starbucks’ staff and the customers. Since the sole purpose of the site is to seek feedback from customers, there’s nothing on the site that will distract the customers from that purpose. I also think that Starbucks is sincere in its approach to identifying new products and services as they do make an effort to grant the customers’ requests or to address their concerns. Staff members of Starbucks provide updates on initiatives that are based on ...