under my account and learned about tracking data, and troubleshooting complex issues which I will elaborate on in Chapter two of my AOL. Our world has been radically transformed by digital technology and integrating technology in health care is no exception. After the implementation of The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, learning the policies and healthcare information systems has become necessary in my career. The electronic health record (EHR) transformed…
Vulnerability of IT Infrastructures: Internal and External Threats Sylvester Ngoma Ph.D. Candidate Information Technology Educator March 04, 2012 Vulnerability of IT Infrastructures 1 Introduction The pervasive and complex nature of security threats to Information Technology (IT) continues to be a major concern for modern organizations and businesses. IT infrastructures, which have become the cornerstone of organizational management, are highly vulnerable to potential attacks and sabotage. IT…
INTRODUCTION/ CULTURAL DRIVERS Throughout history, communication has played a significant role in the development of cultures and more specifically effective communication. Effective communication facilitates people to understand each other, breaks down language and cultural barriers, and builds trust and respect for one another. Today people have evolved, so as the way they communicate. We can trace the first form of communication to cave paintings around 130,000 B.C.E. The theory is that the…
Unfortunately, some companies have mismanaged their greatest asset—their brands. This is what befell the popular Snapple brand almost as soon as Quaker Oats bought the beverage marketer for $1.7 billion in 1994. Snapple had become a hit through powerful grassroots marketing and distribution through small outlets and convenience stores. Analysts said that because Quaker did not understand the brand’s appeal, it made the mistake of changing the ads and the distribution. Snapple lost so much…