A Dirty Job

The film Steve Jobs (2015) by Danny Boyle was more than a biography on the famous Steve Jobs. From beginning to end, the film gave us a view of how much technology not only turned Steve Jobs into Apple’s iconic mascot, but it shows the scars it left on both Jobs and Apple themselves. Over the course of the film, they highlighted the changes both Steve Jobs and Apple had to take to not only stay within the highly competitive market, but to find a balance between innovative and practical…

Before Steve ever had a thought about changing the world, he was already a brilliant man. Only eighteen years old, Jobs received a position with the Atari company as a technician. Nolan Bushnell, one of Atari’s cofounders, stated that while Steve was there he, “was very often the smartest guy in the room, and he would let people know that.” Simply for sport, Jobs and his best friend from high school, Steve Wozniak, designed what they called a “blue box.” This gadget was able to generate tones at…

Steve Jobs (2015) by Danny Boyle was more than a simple biography of the famous Steve Jobs. From the beginning right to the end, the film gave us a perspective of how much technology turning Steve Jobs into Apple’s iconic mascot, but the scars of his failures that remain on both Jobs and Apple. The film showcased both positive and negative changes to both Steve Jobs and Apple themselves as they attempt to work together to make a reputation of themselves and keep it in good condition. As Apple…

impossible for leaders to closely monitor and control the service process. Rather, positive service outcomes may result when front-line service employees are given latitude in satisfying customers" (Dong, Liao, Chuang, Zhou, & Campbell, 2015, p. 1365). My job gives me latitude in prioritizing my work, deciding which approaches to take to solve problems, and working independently on claims. Every day I schedule my workload to my liking and I am able to take lunch when it suits me. Unlike…

group of educators are drawn to a school, the district can begin the selection process. During this process schools are charged with matching the right person with the right job. This process has recently been streamlined to include background and reference checks, demo lessons and interviews, which can sometimes lead to offering jobs on the spot. Once candidates are recruited, selected and have committed to working at a school the assignment or placement process begins. This process is…

“Steve Jobs’ Commencement Speech” Steve Jobs is an entrepreneur who has paved the path for his own success. He has revolutionized technology and the way people currently use, or even view it through a modern lens. Steve Jobs comes from humble beginnings where money was never the focus of his life, yet it was foretold that he would have college paid for in order to achieve greater pay. When a student reads his commencement speech, he appears to have the well-being of the students’ in mind.…

King Company does not adequately consider the human resources aspect. The neglect of human resources issue is evident from the ineffectiveness of the HR activities. The primary objective is to cut costs in the best way possible but does not consider the human resource side. In the short term, the organizational strategy could work (Wright, & McMahan, 2011). However, over time the increased staff turnover rate will create a challenge for human resources (HR). The problem is already evident in…

The last twenty-five years or so have seen much change, especially in human resources. We have gone from starting a job on a handshake to filling out ten to fifteen different forms just to start working. Many changes are poised to happen in the next decade, not the least of which will be changes in the Human Resources profession. Changes in the workplace and challenges to overcome will be the norm as well as presenting opportunities to solve new problems. There will be openings for a…

Pop culture and mainstream media influences must be explored in order for people to fully understand how society’s perception of hackers has changed over the last 50 years. Before the 1980s, hacking was nothing more than computer enthusiasts modifying computers and phone phreaks exploiting phone networks to make free calls. Many people did not know what a hacker was until the 1980s when hacker groups began to form and engage in illegal activities. Personal computers were becoming more popular in…

some sort of Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Keeping track of employee information, payroll, and even benefits were prone to error with the manual entry and recording the company currently practiced. Lastly, the lack of HR document leaves jobs with little to no actual defined duties. Thus, the hiring process is a hindrance for the company and its owners if they cannot fully communicate the talent needs that the business…