I always look forwards to the current event/technology report given
each class period in Business Information Systems (BIS). Technology is always changing, improving, becoming
faster, etc. The release of the iPhone 5s and 5c struck my attention
more so than previous releases. When will Apple ever stop making and
updating the iPhone? It seems as though the iPhone 50 will be released
soon enough. Why do consumers feel the need to upgrade their products so
often? Due to our high dependence and use of technology such as cell
phones and personal computers, we are always looking for something that
is going to make our workload a little lighter, even if that entails
splurging to get the latest and greatest products. We are surrounded in a
world of technology and our future careers will evolve around this. It
is a critical time in my life to learn and use resources such as SharePoint and Microsoft Access in order to be knowledgeable of different
realms of technology. I look forwards to see what the future holds in
new additions and upgrades to technology.
I must admit, BIS requires a
large amount of dedication outside of class in order to keep up with the
fast paced learning nature of the honors section. When we were assigned individual Access assignments in addition to reading and taking quizzes
prior to class I became slightly overwhelmed. The first few individual
tutorials felt long and monotonous. However, my interest in the program
has exceedingly grown. After each assignment I am always amazed knowing
that I, the once technology challenged created the resulting product. When each dialogue
box pops up on the screen, excitement runs through my blood knowing that
I programed that rule on Access. Up until now, I've always had to call
my dad, the computer wizard when I had difficulty navigating new
programs such as Access and SharePoint, but these individual assignments
and in class labs have been helpful and beneficial. It's nice knowing
and reassuring that what we are learning in the classroom will be
applied to our work in the future. It makes all the time spent preparing
outside of class worthwhile. I've never seen myself interested in
pursuing a degree in BIS until now. Microsoft Access has changed me for
the better.
I love this post because I identify so much with it. I used to be so inept when it came to technology until this year. I am taking a computer assisted reporting class and am learning Microsoft Excel and Access as well as how to request and build my own databases. Because I'm a journalism major, it's basically required of me to be able to handle technology, especially related to equipment. But similar to your business class, it's amazing how quickly you learn and adapt to the technology. I also feel really excited that I can do stuff on my own now. I'm glad that I can identify with someone else over technology, and I'm happy that you're catching on to technology too. It really does offer new perspectives on things!
ReplyDeleteThis post caught my eye cause I too am a business major and this year has proved to me how much technology has to do with business. Over the last 10 years, technology has made so many companies so much more efficient. I believe there are pros and cons to the growth of the technology industry. Some pros are that we can get things done in a timely manner, we can communicate from anywhere in the world and we are able to create products we could have never dreamed of before. However, there are some cons too. The fact that technology is taking away from our ability to think critcially and to communicate face to face is really scary. We all need to remember that it is not always bad to put aside our phones and focus on the people in front of you. Overall, love the post! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that technology is always evolving and changing in the modern world. Moreover, I find your example of Apple Inc.’s iPhone product line to be an interesting point of discussion. I believe that Apple Inc.’s success emerges from its mastery of several unique elements that make it hard for its competitors to compete with.
ReplyDeleteWhen a person sees Apple or any Apple product, they see more than just a company and its product. They see an entire culture, a company that went from its deathbed to a world leader almost overnight. In June of 1997, Wired Magazine declared Apple Inc. dead (unless major changes were made), and for a while, it seemed that way. However, in October of 2001, Apple introduced iPod, the first mobile music platform that would set the standard for years to come. The instant popularity made Wired Magazine respond to their previous cover with the now infamous “Evil/Genius” cover. The recovery was largely credited to the return of Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs. Going forward, Steve Jobs became a sort of hero figure to his/Apple’s fan base. The corporate revival coupled with brilliant marketing campaign showing Apple as the hip, cool, and trendy company lead to a fan base so dedicated that a documentary feature film “Macheads” was produced in 2009. In this way, Apple became more than a company; Apple (and its products) became a culture of its own. Apple also managed to position itself as the premium product producer for technology users. As a result, Apple creates a market perception that if you don’t have the newest Apple product, you are, in essence, a second class citizen in the world of technology. So “Why do consumers feel the need to upgrade their products so often?”, because for our generation no one wants to be second best and we’ve been indoctrinated that Apple is the best.