Olympus Corporation Analysis Olympus Corporation strives to put in place tangible and intangible resources to cultivate competitiveness in the market. The company’s tangible resources encompass advanced technology. The company makes use of technology to improve the effectiveness of its imaging and optics products and in the event cultivate value innovation. The companies technological approach takes shape through; report and evidence technology, medical and surgical technology, imaging and analysis technology, recognition and analysis technology and access technology (Ogawa, 2017).   Further, the firm makes use cloud computing services to facilitate a one-stop destination for all its customer’s photos. The approach enables its customers to share photos online (Olympus, 2018).  The aspect of technology has been facilitative in targeting and market segmentation in the sense that each market segment is served by a technological approach that meets its needs and expectations. The company’s intangible resources encompass a rich and diverse team that is responsive to the ever-changing operational environment. The firm human capital is built on the aspect of respect to employees’ unique skills and enthusiasm (Aason, 2018). The company believes in innovation…

Continuous Integration on Cloud Versus on Premise: A review of integration tools INTRODUCTION   1.1 Continuous Integration Overview   Globally, computing technologies are emergent. Businesses are paying close consideration to cloud computing technologies to attain a competitive edge through the deployment of efficient and cost-saving mechanisms in their companies.  Cloud computing brings with it the complexities and paradigms of infrastructure, interface, software development.  To scale down on time, businesses need to market new features of their products. They have turned to modern development practices, including continuous Integration of the cloud infrastructure.  Continuous Integration of the cloud is dependent on business goals.   Continuous Integration commences with software integration. Software integration as part of the development cycle is the practice of linking components of software together to attain a single unified system [1].  Continuous Integration is, therefore, a process of software development, a software engineering concept where developers release their design codes more frequently (continuously) to identify and correct issues earlier as they occur [2]. Continuous Integration is one of the extreme programming (XP) practices that help to reduce efforts for…

Programming and computation procedures GPU, AI, and ML are acronyms used in computer science to refer to programming and computation procedures that govern modern usage of computer by man and their capabilities. GPUs refers to ‘Graphics Processing Units’ in plural while singular it’s GPU. GPUs act as a coprocessor in the computation process. Application and significance of GPUs as early as 1990 due to demand for real-time and more realistic simulation of graphics in computer games. Sequential changes occurred in 2003 when Harris introduced GPGPU. GPGPU is an abbreviation coined to refer to general-purpose GPUs. AI is an initial for Artificial Intelligence, while ML denotes Machine. Concerning the development of computers and computation procedures, GPUs is a core component of power behind the growth and progression of AI we witness today. There are two brands of GPUs that ignited the current counter culture of digital growth. AMD and NVIDIA are the first companies that introduced software GPUs that are multi-core computing platforms. Previous versions used in 2d and 3d graphics output were architecturally hardware in nature (NVIDIA Corporation. NVIDIA first…

MeadWestvaco Corporation MeadWestvaco Corporation is a leader in producing packaging, coated and specialty papers and chemicals. MeadWestvaco’s internal consulting group employs sampling to offer a lot of information that assists the company in getting vital productivity benefits and competitive. The company’s managers require information that is reliable and accurate about timberlands and forests to evaluate the ability to meet the future raw materials needs of the company. Managers has to know the present volume, the past growth and the projected future growth of the forests. The managers will use such information to develop plans which involve long-term planting and harvesting schedules for the trees. The sampling process entails collecting data from sample plots throughout the forest, which provides information about the population of trees. The method of sampling used by MeadWestvaco Corporation is random sampling. Timberland holdings are first divided into three sections, which are used for the identity of sample plots depending on location and type of trees. Also, MeadWestvaco analysts use maps and random numbers to random identity samples of 1/5 to 1/7 acre plots in every section…

Annotated Bibliography: How the Scientific Management Theory improves on Labor Productivity in the Workplace Abstract This paper aims at expounding on the theory of scientific management as a tool for improving labor productivity in the workplace. It defines the theory and delves into how it came about from the angle of mathematics and engineering. The writer shall shed light on the critical principles that underlie and facilitate the use of the approach. The annotated bibliography covers a wide array of journals and scholarly articles that highlight the relationship between the use of the scientific management theory and productivity in the workplace. It looks at how the approach facilitates and motivates the employees and supervisors or managers in completing their tasks. The annotation critique shall evaluate more into the reasoning behind each article. The paper shall, therefore, present an in-depth analysis of what each article presents, including the arguments, supporting evidence, the research processes and results, and also the overall view on their outcomes. It shall conclude by bringing all the study findings together to answer the question of whether the…

        Philadelphia’s Starbucks Scandal Analysis Institution Name           Author Note       Philadelphia’s Starbucks Scandal Analysis Introduction According to Paladin, the scandal involved two Philadelphian African-American men Nelson and Robinson, who were allegedly accused of trespassing by a Starbucks store manager. The two were awaiting a meeting with a local white business associate and had arrived few minutes due time (Paladin). The victims were arrested due to the failure of purchasing anything while they waited for their partner (Starbucks Stores and News, 2018). The arrest was considered racist and yielded demonstrations and boycotts from the Philadelphians. However, an apology from the chief executive officer, Johnson, calmed the situation (Paladin). Starbucks management came up with a comprehensive solution to implicit training that would help its employees on observing ethics in service management (Starbucks Stores and News, 2018). The training aimed at equipping employees with knowledge on implicit bias, the need to prevent discrimination, and the promotion of collective inclusion, which would ensure everyone felt safe and welcome. Impact of Implicit Bias Training Starbucks…

Crime and investigative movies Crime and investigative movies have been accepted easily across the globe based on the intrigue and clear storylines. Unlike dramas that express different storylines and the backstories on human relations, the crime narratives can tend to be simple in the storyline. Nevertheless, the norm is often broken with some crime and investigative narratives referring to past incidences and foreshadows. Even so, the aspect of conflict and resolution is the central part of films of the crime investigative nature. The concept of a hero and villain determines the approach of conflict taken and the resolution procedure. Conflict is a standard part of humanity as people often differ in their approach, opinions, and understanding of various issues. The concept of conflict management and resolution is an essential point in learning communication. This is because conflict allows the personal traits and anger management process to be understood with ease. In the film, Sherlock Holmes, conflict management, and extreme cause of ending the conflict are expressed in the movie. In the movie, the conflict is Overt based on the lack…

Definition and Forms of Sustainability(683) The notion of sustainability has become a core element for many organizations today. Sustainability is primarily geared toward environmentally friendly business activities. Essentially, Painter et al. (2019) hold that the concept refers to the creation of hybrid entities that balance social, economic, and environmental needs of a community. The adoption of such practices has become a necessity because of the consumers’ growing consciousness to the adverse impacts of companies’ activities on the environment. Accordingly, sustainable business practices have become a moral proposition in society. Entities that do not adopt such principles are likely to receive a backlash from the consumers. Nonetheless, it is critical to note that firms do not adopt sustainable business models merely for the sake of social responsibility. The model also has implications on the financial performance of companies (Al Shehhi et al., 2013). This outcome arises because the practices offer a competitive advantage to the firms under consideration. In this exercise, an assessment of the concept of sustainability in business will occur from the perspective of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).…

Name Instructor Course Date Interpretation of The Gay Science by Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsche was a philosopher from Germany, and his works have had a profound effect on the modern history of intellect. He was a fervent critique of morality for many various reasons known to him and which he shared in his book. Nietzsche critiqued the idea that morality gave an objective viewpoint of what and how people should behave, based on what was morally acceptable or not. He also critiqued the claim that people can do whatever they want because they have free will. Friedrich thought that the claims of free will and objectivity were lies that people came to believe and that morality adds no value to a person’s life. Friedrich said that morality only served the purpose of thwarting the potential of a person to achieve greater heights in their lives as it holds them by dictating what they should or should not do. This limitation imposed by morality makes people identify as part of a whole, removing any possibilities of a person aiming for individual perfection.…

Carlsberg Case Analysis Student Name Institution of Affiliation Year                       Industry attractiveness While originating from Denmark, Carlsberg A/S is the fifth-largest global brewing firm. The beer production industry is one of the most attractive and profitable sectors in different markets. Many people consume beer as a refreshment and to crown different occasions, including wedding parties and other cultural rituals. As such, Carlsberg A/S is in a beautiful industry. Even when the economy is on the downfall, many people continue to consume beer to “get rid of some disturbing thoughts.”  However, the Chinese market was overly fragmented and that both regional and local brewers dominated the industry. In the Chinese market, pricing was the most determining factor for success. Besides, entry into the market was not easy because of various market barriers in addition to the amount of capital required. The beverage industry has been attractive, mainly because a more significant population uses beer to permit some communication that can otherwise be hard to manage. Reasons for Carlsberg A/S’ mergers and…