software process improvement Saastamoinen Ilmari and Markku Tukiainen. 2004. Software Process Improvement in Small and Medium Sized Software Enterprises in Eastern Finland: A State-of-the-Practice Study. T. Dingsøyr (Ed.): EuroSPI (2004), 69–78. Summary The article presents the results of a study conducted by the University of Joensuu in collaboration with small and medium-sized software firms. The study intended to evaluate the impacts of software process assessment and improvement to understand how they defined by organizations. The findings revealed that most of the practices and processes are far from being adequately defined and systematically implemented. Strengths The paper is systematically arranged, from the introduction to the conclusion. The scholars have used different subtitles to report everything that transpired in the study, leading to inherent conclusions, thus making it concise for the readers. Weaknesses The paper fails to provide detailed information about the profiles of the population sample as well as the procedures that were used to collect and analyze data. In a complex subject like software engineering, it would be critical to make such information available to enable the readers to understand…

Vedanta Resources Limited analysis Company Background Vedanta Resources Limited is a globally diversified firm that deals with natural resources with interests in iron ore, zinc, lead, silver, copper, steel, aluminum, power, oil, and gas. The organization operates in Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, India, Ireland, and Australia. The firm has been in the mining industry since 1976, after being founded by Anil Agarwal. The company was listed on the stock exchange in India in 1988 and also became the first Indian manufacturing firm to be listed by the London stock exchange in 2003. Vedanta Resources also owns several subsidiary companies such as Hindustan Zinc Limited, Bharat Aluminium Company, and Madras Aluminium Company. Besides, Vedanta also has a significant stake in Sesa Goa, an iron ore exporter. The organization has been growing by acquiring stakes in other mining companies. In 2004, Vedanta acquired a 51 percent stake in Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia. The company works with different contractors within the countries it operates and has more than 65,000 employees around the globe. The corporation’s current CEO and founder Anil Agarwal owns…

WE Telecom Egypt’s Internal and competitive Environment WE Telecom Egypt WE Telecom Egypt is the leading mobile network company in Egypt. It operates under a mobile network infrastructure branded as WE. The history of the company dates back to 1854 when it deployed its first telegraph line (WE Telecom Egypt, 2020). Telecom Egypt became a fully registered mobile operator on August 31, 2016, after it agreed to pay €713.14 million for licensing of the 4G network (WE Telecom Egypt, 2020). However, the WE mobile network was launched in 2017 after following the acquisition of the LTE 4G network in 2016 (WE Telecom Egypt, 2020). This essay analyzes the company’s internal environment as well as its competitive environment. Analysis of WE Telecom Egypt’s Internal Environment The SWOT tool is used to analyze the company’s internal and external environment by analyzing its strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (Gürel & Tat, 2017). However, this discussion is only limited to analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of WE Telecom Egypt since they are the factors that compromise the internal environment. Strengths The company has a…

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…