create a new and unique approach towards the various computer design that will be put into use both today and tomorrow. Through the improvement of the Von Neumann architecture, it seeks to ensure that the data being used is able to directly communicate with the processor creating a situation where there exists exclusive access to the memory and the storage in the computer (Iagnemma, K.2010). The key goal of all the six projects under the agency is to ensure that the need for the motherboard is eliminated and that there exists an alternative architecture where logic can be directly communicated to the memory. One of the centers under the six DARPA projects is the Applications Driving Architectures April 20, 2018 Read More »
Acquiring a Global Outlook Cross-national, cross-cultural contexts are inherently complex, so developing the competencies required to join the global elite is neither simple nor quick. Even people born into international, cosmo- politan families and environments must work at it. April 20, 2018 Read More »
Downstream activities—such as delivering a product for specific consumption circumstances— are increasingly the reason customers choose one brand over another and provide the basis for cus- tomer loyalty. They also now account for a large share of companies’ costs. To put it simply, the center of gravity for most companies has tilted downstream. April 20, 2018 Read More »
Credibility establishes that the results of qualitative research are believable and whether it is representative of the participants’ views (Anney, 2014). Credibility is the most important aspect of determining trustworthiness of data and its interpretation (Morrow, 2005). April 20, 2018 Read More »
Agent-based modeling is a simulation modeling technique using a collection of autonomous decision makers called agents that individually assess their situation and make a decision based on a set of rules (Bonebeau, 2002). Agent-based modeling is a mindset that describes a system from the perspective of its constituent units (Bonebeau, 2002). According to Bonebeau (2002), agent-based modeling’s benefits are 1) ABM captures emergent phenomena, 2) agent-based modeling provides a natural description of a system, 3) agent-based modeling is flexible April 20, 2018 Read More »
Qualitative research often collects data through open-ended face-to-face interviews. For dissertations at Capella it is recommended that such interview are face-to-face and not conducted by the phone or by using Skype unless there is a reason not to conduct the interviews face-to-face April 20, 2018 Read More »
Ethnography is a descriptive research approach designed for in-depth investigation and description of cultures, cultural groups, large organizations and groupings, and their features. Ethnographers immerse themselves in the culture or organization they are studying, becoming a part of the culture in order to learn about it “from the inside out.” Consequently, this approach often requires longer timeframes for data collection, and ethnographers frequently return a number of times to the sites of their investigations to obtain more data. As a result, ethnographic studies typically have long time commitments. However, ethnography can be a fruitful approach, even in shorter periods, for understanding the customs, culture, belief systems, and implicit “rules” of organizations and large groups. April 20, 2018 Read More »
Strategy formulation requires an objective analysis of the factors that characterize the company’s strategic situation. There are a number of techniques that can be used to create a quick strategic overview of the company. SWOT analysis is an example of such a technique. SWOT analysis is based on the assumption that an effective strategy derives from a soundit” between the company’s internal resources (Strengths and Weaknesses) and its external situation (Opportunities and Threats). A good fit maximizes the company’s strengths and opportunities and minimizes its weaknesses and threats. April 20, 2018 Read More »
The accounting cycle can be defined as process that includes a revolving series of steps to include: recording journal entries, posting those entries into ledger accounts, adjusting journal entries, preparing an adjusted trial balance and financial statements, recording closing entries, preparing post-closing trial balances and record reversing entries. April 20, 2018 Read More »
One of the current and most popular approaches to leadership that has been the focus of much research since the early 1980s is the transformational approach. Transformational leadership is part of the “New Leadership” paradigm (Bryman, 1992), which gives more attention to the charismatic and affective elements of leadership. April 20, 2018 Read More »