Statement of Work prepared by the project manager approved by the stakeholder’s is very important factor in project management helping the project manager handing his work on time. Explain this statement in details? The statement of work that is approved by project stakeholders guides a manager to execute his duties...
Introduction Innovation, creativity, and design, are some of the terms that are finding prominence in today’s world of business. Most managers believe that playing around with these cards well will automatically result in a successful organization. The innovation process is the process through which innovation is facilitated. It is usually...
Abstract The given paper delves into the peculiarities of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its integration with the Project Cost Management. The wide implementation of the given technique results in the emergence of new management methods that include the use of innovative technologies along with specific modeling to create an...
Introduction The invention of cell phones drastically transformed not only the technological landscape of the twentieth century but also radically changed the social fabric of many communities around the world for centuries to follow. A short documentary by AsapScience titled “How is Your Phone Changing You?” reveals that out of...
Allocation of Resources to the Project Tasks Allocation of resources is critical in the commencement of the project because it enables the comprehensive development of the project. Given that resources are limited, the allocation of resources is important because it optimizes the use of available resources in project management (Schwalbe,...
Qualitative research stands out as the ultimate nexus of continuity in the research continuum by virtue of the continuous nature of its theoretical constructs. To this end, I do agree with Denzin & Lincoln’s (1994) assertion that “qualitative research is primarily driven by a series of essential tensions, contradictions, and...
The qualitative and quantitative approaches to research are two very different strategies. Each of them is beneficial in its way. Attempting to study a certain issue or phenomenon, researchers are to decide which approach will be taken. The appropriate choice of research design will determine the reliability and validity of...
Biggest ethical dilemma faced by qualitative researchers The biggest ethical dilemma in qualitative research is the researchers’ responsibility over disclosure of information. The decision on whether to disclose information to any interested party to a research or even to conceal information from concerned individuals and groups forms the basis of...
Volume-weber is another process involving the growth of thin films. As explained by Alberto,1 The process involves the growth of layers on top of each other. The process of layers forming on top of each other is referred to as epitaxial. The rate of growth is determined by two factors,...
What are the important differences between assessing the impact of a program with a quasi-experiment relative to assessing the impact of a true experiment? The paramount distinction between a quasi and true experiment is identifiable from the wording of the two. Quasi means almost true, while true experiment has all...
Introduction Uranium ore was used since the 1st century in Rome to give a yellow glaze to ceramic tiles and then later in the glass making industry. The German scientist Klaproth discovered uranium and recognized it as a new element. Becquerel discovered the radioactive properties in 1896, and Enrico Fermi...
Modern-day firms have ever-increasing amounts of data that are derived from various sources such as transaction-based applications like enterprise resource planning systems. The use of analytics implies that companies utilize data they have gathered over the years to make analyses that support business. Variations of statistical analyses can lead to...
Abstract Project management has gained popularity as the approach that firms use to achieve their strategic goals. Khan (2015) says that project management requires close coordination of activities to ensure that desired results are realized. Some projects are independent of others, while many are always interdependent. It means that the...
Abstract The Campus Library management system was developed to enable the staff, students, and the public to access library services from remote locations on the Internet. An overview of the current system and the requirements analysis enabled the project manager to write the problem statement, scope statement, objectives, and the...
Zora Neale Hurston lived an unusual life. She grew up in Eatonville, Florida, a town with a rural black community. Due to this factor, she was proud of her race and did not experience intolerance. She grew up with traditions of the southern Black culture. With her parents being the...
The condition, which requires change, is the necessity to utilize innovative technology in a teacher’s practice. Both school principal and district authorities established the identified policy. The specifics of it imply that teachers have to use emerging technology in their lessons; however, no ongoing personnel training that would guide them...
The project organization that best suits the change management The type of project organization I recommend for this project is the matrix organizational structure. What this project needs is an organizational structure that involves various departments to achieve a common goal. According to Kloppenborg (2011), a matrix structure combines divisions...
Cloud Computing Cloud computing has become a critical practice that is currently transforming the performance and profitability of both small and large organizations. This technology makes it possible for companies to use remote servers and resources hosted by vendors over the Internet. Through the concept of cloud computing, firms can...
The attached document is a schedule detailing the project lifecycle. It includes specific milestones that need to be completed within specified time limits, as well as the resources required for achieving the organizational objectives. This project will take a maximum period of 6 months. Among the milestones that will be...
Abstract Deploying a wireless sensor network (WSN) in unattended environments such as the military makes it vulnerable to Sybil attacks entailing the security and privacy of the WSN to become crucial. Using firewalls and other encryption schemes is impossible because the nodes are resource-limited. A triple key management technique using...
Organizations now rely on computers for their data processing and the execution of core business functions. Therefore, they cannot operate optimally without addressing the issue of the security of their systems. The goal is to ensure full-time availability of services to customers. However, cyber insecurity compromises systems to the extent...
The major goal of qualitative research is finding out the feelings and opinions of people in regard to particular phenomena (Sutton 2015). The process of looking for these thoughts is not an easy task. However, researchers have at their disposal a variety of data collection methods to choose from, such...
Evaluation of Qualitative Study Researchers need to evaluate qualitative studies to establish their scientific merit before using their findings. According to Lodico, Spaulding, and Voegtle (2010), dependability, credibility, and transferability are the major factors that researchers consider when evaluating qualitative studies. The first factor, dependability, is the ability of a...
What is the negative impact of technology on children? Technological advances have contributed to several ethical concerns. These ethical concerns threatened to destroy the trust and responsibility among humanity. The consequences of these ethical concerns necessitated establishment of several acts that would offer appropriate control and limitation in use and...
With the technological development, learning has become easier, cheaper, and flexible. E-learning enables students to attend classes online, without having to travel to school. Compared to traditional classrooms whereby traveling is involved, students can acquire the same quality education at home, as long as there is availability of internet connection....
Having focused on the definite research question, investigators should determine what type of research should be conducted to respond adequately to the stated research question. It is possible to choose between qualitative and quantitative research (Creswell). Qualitative and quantitative researches are used in different fields of knowledge. There are no...
To what extent is mixed methods research simply taking half a quantitative plan and half of a qualitative plan and putting them together? A recent development in research has evidenced a growing trend in research design. The most popular trend in research design is the use of the mixed methodologies....
Quantitative Research Quantitative research can be defined as a systematic experimental investigation that quantitatively provides the data to facilitate analysis and conclusion. Quantitative research performs a noble role in the research continuum. It places much emphasis on research findings thereby increasing both validity and credibility. It makes use of statistical,...
Introduction Personal Experience A survey is quantitative research by collecting quantitative information about items in the population. The survey is the premier source of data providing the most comprehensive statistical information on legal spending and management of the law firms. It provides the most in-depth and reliable survey in the...
Introduction Managing job stress at the workplace poses challenges to the employees and their employers in the current places of work. The employees undergoing job stress are not likely to perform their tasks effectively thereby lowering the total output of the organization. The poor working conditions, too much workload on...
Analysis of Results The overall trend was that the viscosity of the oil reduced with an increase in temperature. The viscosity of pure heavy fuel oil (HFO) reduced from 339.25 to 188.7 and finally to 113.38 with an increase in temperature from 40 oC, 50 oC, to 60 oC respectively...
What is the difference between ethnomethodology and grounded theory? Ethnomethodology and grounded theory are examples of qualitative research methods. Researchers that adopt an ethnomethodology approach engage directly with the study subjects. In sociology, ethnomethodology researchers adopt an overtly or covertly approach, and this enables researchers to acquire primary information directly...
Abstract This study aims to present an overview of research methodologies used in research on employee job satisfaction in the IT industry. The primary objective of the review is to outline the key methodologies used for data collection and analysis of the IT worker’s job satisfaction. The search was limited...
Introduction The use of mixed method research makes it possible to resort to the help of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies in the process of conducting a particular study. In order to perform the analysis of a specific problem, it is required to develop an appropriate data collection plan that...
What are the similarities between descriptive and inferential statistics? What are the differences? When should you use descriptive and inferential statistics? When conducting a data analysis, both descriptive and inferential statistics are employed. Descriptive and inferential statistics are mostly used where research is conducted on a group. These two branches...
Why Projects Fail Proper management is required for both simple and complex projects. The planning allows for the successful completion of the undertakings. Some projects fail in their critical stages. The failure is brought about by a combination of various elements. The factors may be internal or external to the...
Abstract Companies have to contend with the need to process big amounts of data. This paper explores the concept of big data concerning how companies interact with big data and reap its benefits. This concept is often known as ‘big data,’ and it has prompted organizations to look for alternative...
Theoretical and Conceptual Knowledge In the context of modern education, E-learning has become one of the important concepts drawing the attention of theorists and academics. Many educationalists have recognized e-learning as innovative method of learning, as they have evaluated its benefits over time. There are others, who criticize the process...
Differences between educational and instructional technology Educational and instructional technologies may look like interchangeable because both of them imply the necessity to combine an educating process and technologies. However, there are certain differences that should be considered. First, education technology aims at teaching about technology as a concept, and instructional...
Introduction Project management is an important aspect of every business or organizational endeavor. There should be a detailed plan, key performance indicators, and skilled personnel to ensure that a project sees its satisfactory completion. ‘The Woody 2000 Project is under scrutiny in this case and will be examined paying attention...
Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) Some numerical studies employing CFD have been carried out since the 1990s by using the Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) approach to examine the relevance of such models about pollutant dispersion (Murakaml et al., 1990; Meroney et al., 1999). Also, CFD has been used in examining its relevance to...
In order to reveal the portfolio application matrix, information technology infrastructures are analyzed as a component of the scorecard. After the evaluation, the scorecard is then used to compare functionality within budget constraints and needs of MDCM. Reflectively, from the findings, website infrastructure is most likely to benefit the company...
This paper studies the concepts of information and data governance. It reviews the drivers of these processes and underlines the similarities and differences between them. The paper also discusses how these drivers contribute to the purpose and functions of data and information governance, how they differ and how they can...
There are four fundamental elements of a typical online classroom. These elements include students, curriculum, facilitator, and technology. Each of these four aspects is conjoined to work together. If one of them fails, then the overall functionality of a virtual classroom becomes compromised. Essentially, the students represent the most basic...
Introduction Projects are usually associated with efforts to achieve goals in unfamiliar environments, and the purpose of project management (PM) is the design of working processes aimed to accomplish the required tasks within rigid time and cost frames (Harrison & Lock, 2004). Because the realization of a project relates to...
Mobile devices have positive and negative impacts on learners while used as learning tools. Applications available in the mobile devices determine the usability of devices to the student. Mobile devices had a positive impact on learners during their field trip. Learners claimed on this trip; they learned more than the...
Abstract Deploying a wireless sensor network (WSN) in unattended environments such as the military makes it vulnerable to Sybil attacks entailing the security and privacy of the WSN to become crucial. Using firewalls and other encryption schemes is impossible because the nodes are resource-limited. A triple key management technique using...
Mobile and virtual workers continue to be a growing part of organizations. Describe two methods of presenting information from a knowledge worker information system to these workers. How are these methods similar? How are they different? The two methods used to present information to Virtual and mobile workers from the...
Introduction Technology has become an inseparable part of our lives. I use it every day, and I believe it is almost impossible to avoid. Cell phones, tablets, and personal computers are also affecting the lives of our children. My son is only four years old, but he already knows how...
Soccer referees can greatly benefit by training using the latest technology known as Virtual Reality (VR). A referee can use the technology to capture live updates. The computerized gadget is installed with compatible software. By using an Oculus Rift headset, a referee receives video images transmitted by the machine (Zinchenko...
DQ1: Best Environment Is there a type of automation environment that is always best for a department? Why or why not? There is no type of automation environment that is always the best for a department. This is because of the complexity of IT systems in a department changes with...
Should organizations use software service providers for all their software needs? Why or why not? A service is an act or a set of actions that one party performs for another. In general, the recipient party does not have to hire or own any factor of production in order to...
Literature Review This section of the paper attempts to explore the delivery of e-learning programs in Saudi Arabian universities. In addition, it aligns past research materials with the aim of the study and the research objectives formulated. The different theories adopted by e-learning programs and the risks associated with it...
Email This is most commonly used form of cloud computing solution for individuals. It is usually web based and comes in many forms since different companies have a specific name for the service such as Gmail for Google, Ymail for Yahoo and Hotmail for Microsoft. Thus, when an individual uses...
Introduction Management information systems have 3 important elements which include: people, technology and information that help in the efficient management of organizations. These systems are normally used for analysis of organizational operation activities such as human decision making process. It can be also be known as, knowledge management approach, whose...
Identify and discuss two positives and two negative effects of the increasing use of Information technology in our lives Information technology helps people communicate easily. Technology makes it possible for managers and their employees to communicate effectively, and this improves the quality of results achieved at work. Managers are able...
Introduction On March 11, 2011, a devastating earthquake struck Japan’s eastern coast. The earthquake occurred on a zone fault prone to large earthquakes and tsunamis. The generated seismic waves measured 9.0 on the Richter scale. Hours after the tragedy, a tsunami was triggered, spreading across the Pacific Ocean. Following the...
ERP Questions The readiness process and ERP implementation During ERP implementation, the readiness process is critical because it is used to assess every activities and roles. Consequently, it can be used to identify specific areas that require improvement before the project can Go-Live. Readiness process will ultimately guarantee that the...
Introduction Various technologies affect all major socio-economic sectors including transport, manufacturing, health, farming, education, communication, entertainment, and commerce, or business. The purpose of this paper is to discuss how information technology has influenced the way businesses to operate in a global environment and how businesses can create competitive advantages using...
A Network analysis diagram for Mosswood Ltd Activities timing and of a total float The timing of the activities is obtained by filling the network diagram through the forward pass. In the forward pass, the initial activity, in this case, A, is considered to have the Earliest Start Time (EST)...
Importance of a Project Charter A project charter commissions a project. It contains several parts, which include the background, the purpose of the project, pre-feasibility analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and project risks. However, the content may vary depending on the project requirements in terms of resources, time, scope, and cost/budget. A...
Peopleware Communication Communication is the process by which people transmit information among each other. The communication model consists of an information source that goes through an encoding process that passes through a channel. Thereafter, the systems decode the information, and it reaches its destination. Noise may interfere while feedback may...
Background to the Literature Review The deployment of information technology in the education sector is one of the crucial measures for improving students’ learning experiences. Cloud computing is among the advancements that have been identified as playing a vital role in the delivery of services in contemporary educational settings. Particularly,...
Compare and contrast 3G wireless networks to 4G networks in terms of: Services and application 3G networks rely on CDMA 2000, UMTS, and EDGE services and applications. On the other hand, 4G networks use Wimax2 and LTE-advanced services and applications (Agbinya, 2010, p. 2). Network architecture 3G networks have equal...
The introduction of innovative technologies in education is not a new concept in the 21st century. The most common innovative technologies applied in the discipline include blogs, wikis and podcasts. Each innovative technology is considered integral in improving functions in learning institutions, and among teachers and students. Blogs are websites...
Introduction The technology available in this century in our society is not too much. Technology density in our society is relative to our ability to use technology effectively without feeling overwhelmed. Since our society has yet to face an excess in the current availability and use of technology, the argument...
Overview The Emirates group is made up of the Dubai National Air Transport Association; EmirateS Airlines as well as a hotel group. The government of Dubai owns the Emirates group. The airline has recorded immense success especially under the “wide open skies” policies adopted by the Sheikdom (Naeem 17). The...
Explain how information security and assurance policies, programs, and processes have special needs that must / should be accommodated as organizations manage their responses to incidents, disasters, and crises. Is this a one-way relationship, or do InfoSec and IA activities also have their own contributions to make to the continuity...
Introduction Wind energy has become one of the popular sources of renewable energy in modern society. According to Martin et al. (2016), climate change and global warming are factors that the global society can no longer ignore. The effect of greenhouse gases on the environment is widely documented and stakeholders...
Abstract This research paper explored the future of accounting technology, and it focused on issues related to cloud computing, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, fraud accounting, and other related issues in the subject area. From the research findings based on a review of published materials, it is evident that technology...
Introduction Learning methods keep changing over time. Today students have a choice between online learning and traditional learning. Taking an online or traditional course brings about diverse experiences. In my education pursuit, I have experienced both online and traditional learning. The experiences I gathered from both methods of learning have...
What are some of the principal reasons why project management has become such a popular business tool in recent years? Project management brings in many benefits to a company making it a popular business tool. The advantages serve everyone involved in the project management process. The business tool increases efficiency...
Disruptive and incremental innovation are quickly becoming the buzz-words of the global industry. However, due to the novelty of the concepts, they are not well understood. In practice, incremental and disruptive innovation are two opposite types of innovation. Incremental innovation is based around the idea of slow, gradual development of...
The presence of numerous respondents who were interviewed gave the researcher an opportunity of obtaining a multifaceted approach to a similar research problem. The research data that was gathered is contrasted against a backdrop of data derived from the literature review of previous research studies on this topic. The primary...
Introduction The use of a mixed-method to investigate a particular issue is a research technique that aims at simultaneously identifying digital indicators and receiving oral information from participants. As a model for analyzing the suitability and effectiveness of such a method, the article “Parents’ Views of Schools’ Involvement Efforts” by...
Introduction China has emerged as the most important developing nation in the world. The country has demonstrated significant economic growth over the past two decades, and it is now regarded as one of the global powers in various areas, including economic, military, and international influence. This rise has been impressive,...
Abstract There are various ways of conducting research. The four main research methodologies applied in the world include the qualitative method, the mixed method, the quantitative method, and the action method. However, apart from proving to follow similar procedures in some cases, these methodologies are defined by different elements of...
The research topic was selected as ‘Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods in Criminal Justice.’ Criminal justice research methods are complicated by the nature of the problem under investigation. For this paper, 20 research sources were identified, and ten were selected for relevance to the research topic. These were grouped under...
Introduction Research approaches are extremely important in study contexts as they detail the steps or procedures that will be undertaken to obtain the data needed to solve specific problems or phenomena (Creswell, 2003). The present paper compares and contrasts the quantitative and qualitative research approaches with the view to demonstrate...
Qualitative research explores underlying ideas, opinions, and motivations (Creswell 29). The questions asked by this kind of research include the major issues associated with a specific scenario. Quantitative research is used to generate numerical data for different statistical functions (Allwood 1422). This approach quantifies behaviors, opinions, and attitudes. Scholars use...
Database Security The concept of cloud computing may be regarded as an Internet-based form of computing in the modern world of data management. Particularly, cloud computing facilitates the storage, management, and processing of data through the application of a system of remote servers hosted on the Internet, as opposed to...
Introduction Introductions to the research Motivating learners and helping them to communicate and collaborate with others for learning purposes is one of the most important objectives in education (James and Pollard 2006, p.2). Recent technologies with different features and capabilities support this concern by offering effective ways of communication between...
Strategic and operational benefits of using PRINCE2 method in project management Project management is a strategic tool where processes involved in the attainment of a certain undertaking are planned, implemented controlled, monitored, and the final closure is celebrated after the attainment of objectives and goals set out in the project...
Introduction This fast-changing society offers more and more captivating opportunities for people to improve their lives, enlarge their knowledge, and develop personal skills. As a rule, such rapid changes are caused by the development of technologies, international relations, and the desire to get leading positions as soon as possible. Online...
Introduction I have a wide experience in the construction and architectural industry dealing with all kinds of constructions of all structures. This has enabled me to oversee various types of building projects. When I was working as a project supervisor, I monitored employees’ performance on several structural tests in soils...
For the evaluation of psychological processes in individuals, the scholars and specialists in the field of psychology usually use two types of research methods: qualitative and quantitative. While the qualitative methods allow the researchers to receive data related to the qualities of phenomena, the quantitative methods are meant to identify...
Validity and Reliability Matrix TEST of Reliability Description, Goal, Application, and Appropriateness Strengths Weaknesses Inter-item Consistency Inter-item consistency measures the extent to which the items that purport to measure the same construct produce consistent results. This method is appropriate in determining the effect of lengthening or shortening the test on...
The effect of colorful spots and glow in eyes, which can be seen in the pictures of humans and animals, is sometimes referred to as the “red-eye effect,” even though it is not necessarily red (Battiato 1302). Apart from that, animal eyes can glow while illuminated regardless of whether they...
Introduction In recent years, genetically modified (GM) food has elicited concerns over their potential effects on human health and biodiversity. GMOs, or genetically modified organisms in full, differ from natural crops and animals because they carry a foreign gene. They are plants with novel genes inserted through genetic engineering to...
Basic approaches to research According to Welch & Wood (2010), there is a seemingly inevitable tendency to divide research methods into two distinct types. The labels used for the first typology include quantitative, positivist and objectivist. Labels for the second typology include qualitative, social constructionist, phenomenological, interpretivist and relativist. Welch...
Introduction What, apart from the upcoming modern technologies, can make learning apart from working, an interesting activity that every learner would always enjoy? Modern education has changed from the traditional learning methods that used paper instructional delivery to the more advanced approaches that use computers in delivering instructions. From elementary...
The traditional business model is on the verge of extinction as it faces challenges from new information technology-based business management model. Lawlor (2007) explains that this is because of the fact that “Globalization has completely altered the way in which the world operates reducing barriers to communication and as such...
A comparison of the usage of information systems in the University of Alberta and the UK protection services (UKPS) – Scotland. Introduction The aim of any business or communal establishment is to attract attention to the services it provides and to ensure sustainability by the maintenance of efficient working systems....
Introduction The role of women in development has been an area of cogent debates not only in social contexts across cultures but also in the media. Between 1950 and 1960, Women were only viewed as housewives and mothers within development policies and programs. Their economic activities and contributions were brushed...
From the mock study, we learn that qualitative analysis is a research method that is different from the quantitative research method. It follows the interpretive philosophy, while quantitative research adopts a positivist philosophy (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2007). However, this paper’s main obligation is not to give the difference between...
Introduction Background The increasing pollution of air by particles has made air cleaning a significant field in engineering and compelled developed countries to institute legislation that controls particulate emissions. Since most industries have particulate emissions, they employ complex and vigorous efforts in air cleaning process to protect their workers, the...
Project Management Fundamentals The success of a given project depends on the efforts and competencies of the manager. A project manager should organize, guide, and empower members of the team to deliver the intended outcomes. The team should be equipped with the right resources and guidelines throughout the phases of...
Advances in the field of genetics today are the source of the most grandiose hopes and the most intense concerns. Genetics has revolutionized medicine, engineering, biotechnology, biology, agriculture, and more. The experimental creation of genetically modified organisms began in the 1970s. The first transgenic products were created by the American...
Introduction Current research was supposed to study the effect that the method of science wall has on the performance of ELL students. Frequently, ELL students have problems with learning scientific language that result in difficulties with understanding the topic. Previous knowledge is usually not enough because of multiple meanings of...
Olfactics seems to be a very confusing term. Of course, this is a complex phenomenon, but it deals with something we all know perfectly well or rather use every day. This is the sense of smell. All creatures have and produce certain smells, and they can also detect a variety...
