A case study on Asda : Assignment

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A case study on Asda : Assignment

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Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1: INTROUDUCTION.................................................................................................1Overview.....................................................................................................................................1Background of research...............................................................................................................1Significance of research..............................................................................................................1Research Aims............................................................................................................................2Research Objectives....................................................................................................................2Research questions......................................................................................................................2CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................2Concept of cloud Technology in business..................................................................................2Challenges in implementation of business technology...............................................................4Influence of cloud technology in storing and sharing of business information..........................5CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.............................................................................6Type of investigation...................................................................................................................6Research Design..........................................................................................................................6Research Philosophy...................................................................................................................6Research Approach.....................................................................................................................7Data collection............................................................................................................................7Data Sampling.............................................................................................................................7Data Analysis..............................................................................................................................7Ethical consideration...................................................................................................................8CHAPTER 4: TIME-SCALE..........................................................................................................8REFERENCES................................................................................................................................2

Topic: “To identify influence of cloud technology on business operations. A case study onAsda.”CHAPTER 1: INTROUDUCTIONOverviewIt can be said that a business organisation carries its operations in order to make sure thatthey are able to achieve their stated limit of profitability and functionality. There is a crucial needfor organisation to undertake digital measures so that a competitive edge can be availed overrival organisation. A business environment provides numerous approach to implementation ofdigital tools however it depends upon organisational suitability to choose the most suitable one(Bodnar and Hopwood, 2012). This report will be focusing on the concept of cloud computingand its influence in the organisational process and practices.Background of researchAsda is a renowned supermarket retailer in the country which is known to operate inmore than 642 locations throughout the country. This organisation have been carrying out itsoperations since 1965 and have achieved approximately 2,166 GBP as their profits for the year2016. The organisation have been operating with a market share of approximately 16% marketshare and aims to capitalise opportunities of the market so that there is a positive impact on themarket share. This supermarket retailer have been making use of the cloud computing measuresand make sure that there is an enhancement of communication and alternation in the mannerinformation have been stored and shared with other personnel.Significance of researchIt is essential to conduct research so that a better understanding can be formed on thesubject. This research intents to identify role which has been played by the digital tools in anorganisation. Therefore it has become essential to identify views and opinions of differentmembers in this segment. The conducting research in this segment is crucial as it assists inidentifying response of related resources in an organisation and determining whether it isactually valuable to an organisation or not (Lin and Chen, 2012). The primary benefit is that itfacilitates decision making for an organisation as it clarifies existing circumstances. It will assistsan organisation in allocation of resources and making sure that better economic outcomes areachieved. In context of this study, research attempts to identify the ease which has been cateredthrough digital tools in the organisation so that corrective actions can be formulated.1

Research AimsThe aim of research justifies intention of scholar with undertaking this study. The aims ofundertaking this study is, “To identify influence of cloud technology on business operations. Acase study on Asda.”Research ObjectivesResearch objectives can be considered as an attempt to resolve the research questions.They are helpful in determining the actions which will be undertaken by a researcher for thepurpose of reaching aim which has been formulated for this study. The formulation of specificobjectives is helpful in making sure that research outcomes are beneficial. The framework priorto formulation of research objectives is easier for the scholar. The major objectives for this studyare as follows: To understand concept of cloud technology in businessTo interpret challenges encountered by a business in implementation of businesstechnologyTo analyse influence of cloud technology in storing and sharing of business informationResearch questionsThe research questions are an attempt through which research objectives are beingfulfilled ultimately leading to attainment of goals and objectives of this study. The majorresearch relating to this case study are as follows:Examine the concept of cloud technology in business. what are major challenges encountered by a business when implementing businesstechnology?Analyse influence of cloud technology in storing and sharing of information.CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEWConcept of cloud Technology in businessThe concept of cloud technology in business in relatively newer, it is an approach whichhelps in a business organisation in manage computing with the help of internet. This conceptemphasizes use of third party storage for the purpose of storing crucial business information(Dhar, 2012). The term 'cloud' in this context is referred to internet which provides access to aperson with decent internet connection. Undertaking this concept will make an organisation more2

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