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Open Source Software Projects: A Balance of Trust and Control According to Jones et al. (2005), trust is the single most important driver for the success of virtual teams. However, as a result of Michael Gallivan’s (2001) case study on open source software projects, he now believes that there is another variable to this movement that can be found in control. He presents the McDonaldization theory by identifying four aspects of modern organizations: efficiency, calculability, predictability and…

Character Analysis of Mrs. Mallard By analyzing The Story of an Hour, Chopin employs several techniques in her writing to effectively characterize the protagonist, Mrs. Mallard. One can perceive Mrs. Mallard in a variety of perspectives due to the deliberate planning of characterization that allow the reader to identify with her, employing different writing techniques in the plot to create symbolic meanings that indirectly give the reader a sense of who she is becoming, and by incorporating the…

(office landscaping) which emerged in Germany in the 1950s: these architects set up an open office which was meant to foster better communication and collaboration by removing spatial hierarchy.” (Triomphe, Flamante, Myerson, 2015) In this sense, people learned from one another and were able to work with people above or below them – encouraging conversations and a sense of being. However, employees found the open plan office a distraction from their work and struggled to find privacy in which to…

competitive advantage. It became apparent that companies can no longer afford to rely entirely on their own ideas to advance their business, nor can they restrict their innovations to a single path to market (Henry W.Chesbrough, 2003). In that vein, open innovation and crowdsourcing are trending up and becoming a manifestation of a larger bandwagon…

outcomes (Broom, Casey & Ritchey, 2000). Grunig and Hunt, 1984, say that Public Relations initiatives should be mutually beneficial for both parties. This mutual understanding can be created through mutual decision-making, common interests and shared problem solving (Broom, Casey & Ritchey, 2000). There are patterns of interaction that lead to exchanging of information, again inline with the two-way symmetrical model. A successful use of the relationship management theory will show…

Most of those who choose to open carry are proud that we are supported by the other peacekeepers out there and having that support causes us to be confident that we can protect ourselves and our families if the situation presents its self. Some anti-gun activists assume that if we have an open carry permit, we would be more likely to harm others than those who choose not to open carry. Just as it would be unfair to say that all gun owners are responsible…

the water intrusion. All areas around the window were found to be dry and in original condition with no sign of intrusion in the outer wall. A couple of photos are included. The contractor believes condensation on the window was the cause of the problem as there was no sign of water intrusion. His inspection confirms that of your inspection report. The Point Meadows Place Declaration Section 7.1 (b)(1) clearly places responsibility for window and…

Observations made were that the high costs and inconsistencies in the plastics quality are the main problems for Superior Filament. Seeing this shows that Superior Filament needs to find a way to obtain these plastics themselves, but it has to have an efficient cost. One idea is for Superior Filament to set up donation bins around grocery stores and the…

lifelong learning too, but it goes about it in a different way. Non-print texts can vary from music and art to something as simple as a pencil or a trashcan. With non-print text a new way of learning is revealed. It opens the door to creativity, in-depth thinking, and teaches you to be open-minded. When working with non-print texts you become more creative. A lot of the times there is no wrong answer when analyzing non-print texts because it is what you see and believe it is. There may be a…

In 1999 Serena Williams won a singles victory at the U.S. Open, which made her the second black woman to win a Grand Slam title. The first being Althea Gibson. As an african american tennis player Serena has overcome and dealt with many difficulties. She has been told that she and her sister Venus (also a tennis player) are arrogant and unfriendly to others on the court and off the court. Serena is well known for her tennis skill and all the events that she has won at a young age. She also…