Impact of Cloud computing on Business

RESEARCH PROJECT
(PART 2)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
With respect to carry present report, it could be said that cloud technology
implementation is important perspective in business. In this regard, more systematic results and
work performance will be develop by Asda to ascertained significant advantages. Furthermore,
report carry data analysis and findings with this from primary and secondary information.
Primary information carry with questionnaire which help to conduct survey in the business. At
last, recommendations and conclusion implement to perform more creative results in enterprise.

Table of Contents
LO 1.................................................................................................................................................3
P1 Research proposal..................................................................................................................3
P2 Appropriate research method to conduct primary and secondary data..................................8
LO 2...............................................................................................................................................12
P3 Conduct primary and secondary research with using appropriate methods in research .....12
P4 Appropriate analytical tools to analysis research findings..................................................14
LO 3...............................................................................................................................................20
P5 Communicate research outcomes with audience.................................................................20
LO 4 ..............................................................................................................................................28
P6 Reflect on the effectiveness in research methods that applied to accomplish objectives....28
P7 Alternative research methodologies.....................................................................................29
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................31

Topic: “To identify influence of cloud technology on business operations. A case study on
Asda.”
LO 1
P1 Research proposal
Overview
It can be said that a business organisation carries its operations in order to make sure that
they are able to achieve their stated limit of profitability and functionality. There is a crucial need
for organisation to undertake digital measures so that a competitive edge can be availed over
rival organisation. A business environment provides numerous approach to implementation of
digital 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 computing
and its influence in the organisational process and practices.
Background of research
Asda is a renowned supermarket retailer in the country which is known to operate in
more than 642 locations throughout the country. This organisation have been carrying out its
operations since 1965 and have achieved approximately 2,166 GBP as their profits for the year
2016. The organisation have been operating with a market share of approximately 16% market
share and aims to capitalise opportunities of the market so that there is a positive impact on the
market share. This supermarket retailer have been making use of the cloud computing measures
and make sure that there is an enhancement of communication and alternation in the manner
information have been stored and shared with other personnel.
Significance of research
It is essential to conduct research so that a better understanding can be formed on the
subject. This research intents to identify role which has been played by the digital tools in an
organisation. Therefore it has become essential to identify views and opinions of different
members in this segment. The conducting research in this segment is crucial as it assists in
identifying response of related resources in an organisation and determining whether it is
actually valuable to an organisation or not (Lin and Chen, 2012). The primary benefit is that it
facilitates decision making for an organisation as it clarifies existing circumstances. It will assists
an organisation in allocation of resources and making sure that better economic outcomes are

achieved. In context of this study, research attempts to identify the ease which has been catered
through digital tools in the organisation so that corrective actions can be formulated.
Research Aims
The aim of research justifies intention of scholar with undertaking this study. The aims of
undertaking this study is, “To identify influence of cloud technology on business operations. A
case study on Asda.”
Research Objectives
Research 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 the
purpose of reaching aim which has been formulated for this study. The formulation of specific
objectives is helpful in making sure that research outcomes are beneficial. The framework prior
to formulation of research objectives is easier for the scholar. The major objectives for this study
are as follows:
 To understand concept of cloud technology in business
 To interpret challenges encountered by a business in implementation of business
technology
 To analyse influence of cloud technology in storing and sharing of business information
Research questions
The research questions are an attempt through which research objectives are being
fulfilled ultimately leading to attainment of goals and objectives of this study. The major
research 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 business
technology?
 Analyse influence of cloud technology in storing and sharing of information.
Literature review
Concept of cloud Technology in business
The concept of cloud technology in business in relatively newer, it is an approach which
helps in a business organisation in manage computing with the help of internet. This concept
emphasizes 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 a

person with decent internet connection. Undertaking this concept will make an organisation more
capable when it comes to storing and accessing of information through virtual platforms.
According to Son and Lee, (2011) cloud computing eliminates boundaries which has been
formulated on the geographical grounds. It is an undeniable fact that internet is redefining the
manner in which operations are carried out, it is not only confined to alteration of organisational
operations as it is helpful in improving the manner through which interaction with the society is
facilitated. Earlier, a business can only access data and information which is present in the
hardware and software of a computer. The major impact which has been catered by cloud
computing is minimizing importance of hardware and software which are not mobile.
Cloud computing equips an individual with power to access data which has been placed
over virtual platforms at anytime and anywhere. It has eliminated needs to store data on the
software with the system as information can be stored on the public servers. Therefore it is
essential for an organisation to ascertain their need for cloud storage and build a platform which
is capable of fulfilling distinct requirements in terms of data and information storing (Wu and et.
al, 2013). The organisation can choose from variety of options such as public, private and hybrid
server on the basis of requirement of an organisation. The private cloud is more suitable for
organisation who focuses on data and ensures that sensitive information is to be preserved in the
ideal manner. Where as public platform are more suitable for organisation which preferred cost
saving and flexible working of an organisation. The most crucial is hybrid platform, in which
sensitive information can be stored behind the firewall and and accessible situation is stored with
minimal security. For instance: this organisation can save their emails on the public cloud and
vital information of business on the private platforms. Therefore it is essential for a business to
identify its requirement and to make sure that most suitable server is being selected. There are
majorly three types of cloud computing service available for cloud computing are software as a
service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and finally platform as a service (PaaS). As it is
a mega corporation most suitable approach is Paas. In this server model an organisation have to
rent hardware, software and application environment. The organisation in this model possess a
major control on the technical and informational aspects and can be customised depending upon
the needs of an organisation.
Challenges in implementation of business technology

It has been identified that change in context of a business organisation is never easy. A
business have to plan thoroughly and consider all the crucial element leading to smooth
transition in business structure or environment. It can be termed as a crucial feature as change
oriented organisation tends to last longer in the business environment and achieve better results.
It is very important to consider major challenges in cloud computing implementation in the
organisation so that better results are achieved. There is a brief description of the major
challenges which a business will be exposed to prior to implementation of digital technology
such as
Low digital literacy of employees: The primary challenge to which a business is exposed
to is that employees working for the organisation are not literature when it comes to digital
technology. There is a large section in the organisation who is unaware of the digital measures
and technology which are to be addressed if a business attempts to use cloud computing in the
organisation (Jazdi, 2014). This emerges to be a monumental change which is to be managed
effectively by the management of an organisation.
Company culture: the culture of an organisation refers to the values and beliefs which
determines the manner in which organisational work is being carried out. The culture is
embedded in the roots of an organisation therefore not very easy to change or alter. According to
Luftman and Zadeh, (2011) It can be termed as one of the biggest challenge to which a leader is
exposed because actions, goals, practices and communication are interlocked in the
organisational environment and needs to be managed very carefully. Therefore incorporation of
digital tools and measures will be very difficult as they are known to alter manner in which
business practices and communication is being carried out.
Budget availability: The availability of budget is referred to be an major challenge to
which a business organisation is exposed. There is an involvement of major costs in this segment
have made organisations reconsider their plan of venturing into digital technology (Li and et. al.,
2011). There is a needs to control costs of business as there are numerous costs involved in this
process such as cloud infrastructure, capacity planning and other relevant costs.
Data security and privacy: it can be perceived that data security and protection is a major
challenge for an organisation. There are numerous parties involved such as service provider, and
cloud vendor which maximises risk and security concerns relating to data transfer. The service
provider are yet to consider importance which is being expected by the service provider. The

inclusion of large number of parties make it more difficult for organisation to secure and
preserve their data (Cegielski and et. al, 2012). Therefore it is very important to undertaken a
detailed analysis of manner through which service provider preserves sensitive data and
information.
Incorporating with existing infrastructure: Another crucial challenge to which a
business is ascertained is that infrastructure of cloud computing is not easy to incorporate with
the existing infrastructure of the company. There are numerous organisation who are dealing
with this situation at present. The benefits which are being catered by cloud computing will not
be achieved if an organisation is failing to incorporate them in existing infrastructure of the
company. Therefore, it is very important to systematically plan and develop a strategy so that it
assist an organisation into transitioning and attaining benefits which are being offered by digital
tools.
Influence of cloud technology in storing and sharing of business information
It has been identified cloud computing have become a common term among business
organisations. According to CN Wee and YK Chua, (2013) Digital development measures have
been influential to an organisation in the attainment of business efficiencies and competitive
advantages in an organisations. There is a latest trend in the market which business organisations
are venturing in the market. The research stated that 69% of the business have been taking
reliance of cloud computing platform at one point or another. The reason which has been
identified is that organisation which has been taking reliance of the cloud platforms and investing
in data have experience a rise of 53% in the revenue attained. The primary influence which can
be seen by an organisation is in context of data security. There is increase in the data usage by
organisation in 21st century as it is helpful in communicating and forming relationship with the
consumers throughout the selling process. The employees can make use of customer information
through their server while travelling and can further make use of information throughout the
world (Hsu, Ray and Li-Hsieh, 2014). The storing of information have become more secure
which makes an organisation which can be accessed remotely. There is an certain degree of
flexibility which has been offered by cloud computing services. The company can make best use
of local bandwidth to make sure that business demands are met in the defined manner. The
employee can even make use of their smartphones to see the data and to make sure that staff who
is not present in the office can use information stored on the cloud to stay up to date with the

clients and co-workers. The convenience and accessibility which has been offered by the cloud
computing makes sure that employees are able to fulfil their task in the efficient manner and are
able to form a improved work-life balance (BENEFITS OF CLOUD COMPUTING. 2018).
P2 Appropriate research method to conduct primary and secondary data
Research methodology
It can be referred to as one of the most crucial segment of the research as it attempt to
identify measures through which data to conduct research would be collected. The type and kind
of data collected for the research determines the effectiveness of the study which is being carried
out by a researcher (Zdravkovic and et. al., 2013). Before ascertaining of research methodology
it is essential to consider its numerous elements so that right data and information could be
availed. The brief description of numerous elements are as follows:
Type of investigation
The type of information collected determines manner in which research will be collected.
The researcher is provided with a duty to opt for the best and most suitable investigation
approach to conduct this study. There are commonly two types of research investigation which
are considered by a scholar such as qualitative and quantitative. The quantitative investigation
focuses on collection and analysis of information through statistical approaches where as
qualitative investigation focuses on quality of information which has been availed through
numerous sources. This study will be based on qualitative research approach as it attempts to
identify challenges and potential of cloud technology in business.
Research Design
Research design determines the process which will be considered while carrying out this
study. Even in this context, suitability with the research topic is considered when selecting
research design. The research design can be categorised on mainly three types which are
descriptive, exploratory and experimental design. This research focuses on undertaking
exploratory research as it attempts to gather additional information on the usefulness and
challenges which have been put forward by cloud computing in business organisations.
Research Philosophy
It is considered to be a belief which is helpful in gathering and analysis of data. The
research in this utilises his knowledge and determines his knowledge and perception of the
world. The research have to chose a research philosophy out of interpretivism and positivism.

The research philosophy in this study is Interpretivism as it focuses social aspects of
implementation of cloud computing technology in business operations. This approach
emphasizes on collection of knowledge which relates to reality and its influence on social
construction of an organisation.
Research Approach
Approach is referred to as a way of proceeding towards the established research goals. It
can be considered as important section of the research as it is helpful in achieving positive results
(Kannabiran and Dharmalingam, 2012). The major categorisation of research approach can be
carried out on two segments i.e. Inductive and deductive research. This study takes into
consideration of inductive approaches to research as it attempts to gather a detailed
understanding of the world along with which a research requirements are fulfilled. The
observation is undertaken to build a abstract which will be helpful in gathering information
related to relationship shared by different variables.
Data collection
There can be two approach through which information can be obtained. The primary
sources are the one which possess first hand data which has been collected by the researcher for
the purpose of study through questionnaire, survey and observations. The information can be
obtained form secondary sources such as articles, magazines and journal assists in forming an
understanding on the subject. The information will be collected through forming a questionnaire
and gathering relevant information.
Data Sampling
It is referred to be a tool which focuses on determining level of data which is to be completed for
the purpose of study. It will be difficult for a researcher to gather data before determining sample
size and frequency. The level and intensity of information required is being helpful in the
identifying sample size for this study. For the completion of this study, random sampling
technique is considered under which random people from within the organisation is selected to
gather information related to subject topic. 30 people will be chosen from within the organisation
to determine influence of cloud computing on business.
Data Analysis
It is essential to rightfully interpret the data which has been obtained from numerous
sources. The information which has been obtained from respondents is further classified and

interpreted so that outcomes could be determined. This researcher in this segment makes use of
distinct tool and techniques to make sure that better results are availed.
Ethical consideration
The ethics stands crucial to a researcher as they helps in distinguishing what is right and
wrong in research. The inculcation of ethics in research is crucial as it helps in conducting
research in rightful manner (Bhattacherjee and Park, 2014). There is an involvement of the
complex human creatures and their views and opinion are to be preserved and only used for the
purpose of research. There is obligation to present results as they emerge and should not involve
any manipulation for self-gains.
Time-scale
It is essential to provide enough time to carry out research so that every aspect is
considered and all the activities and tasks are carried out in an ethical manner. The building of
time-scale helps in carrying out of activities in the right manner. The researchers in this segment
have taken assistance from the Gantt chart for allocation of right time and resources to the study
(Son and Lee, 2011). Time stands crucial in the research as it helps in provision of appropriate
consideration for the purpose of discussion of the research terms and to reflect upon the findings
and outcomes of the research. The Gantt chart have been helpful in making sure that right
illustration with the help of horizontal bar is being carried out and visual manner through which
schedule could be considered. It can be further utilised in consideration amount and level of
completion of task is being carried out.

LO 2
P3 Conduct primary and secondary research with using appropriate methods in research
Introduction
In order to focus on the digital technology implications, it can be stated that it highly
influences business operations. It assists to gather more relevant work performance which carries
different activities and tasks. Cloud technology plays an important role which provides numerous
benefits with the implementation of digital tools (Choi, Chan and Yue, 2017). Cloud computing
and its influence consider for organisational process to accomplish more effective results.
Methodology
Methodology could be defined as an important tool of whole research that assists to
measure data and information that is collected to complete some purpose. Following are certain
tools that have been implemented for research towards Asda: Research design: Research design consider more important role in business success. In
this way, researcher include topic that consider perform innovative work in business.
There are three types of research designs such as descriptive, exploratory and
experimental. In the present research, researcher considers descriptive research design
that helps to focus on in-depth information (Hohenstein, Feisel and Giunipero, 2015). Research approach: Research approach considers the role to accomplish purpose and
goals. In this regard, positive results will be gained through focuses on maintain creative
work. There are two kinds of research approaches that have been used such as inductive
and deductive. Present study is based on inductive approach that helps to gather the
relevant information (Vaishnavi and Kuechler, 2015).

 Research philosophy: This element of research consider to gather and analysis
information. Research utilise knowledge that increases perception in all over the world.
There are two methods to implement research philosophy such as interpretivism and
positivism. Present research considers interpretivism philosophy that helps to find the
reality with social construction in enterprise (Fahimnia, Sarkis and Davarzani, 2015). Data collection: Data collection is an important tool that helps researcher to complete the
purpose of study. There are two types of data that have been considered i.e. primary and
secondary. Primary data is collected by designing questionnaire for survey. Furthermore,
secondary information has been used by collecting information through articles,
magazines, books, journals, etc. (Vamsi Krishna Jasti and Kodali, 2014). Data analysis: With respect to data analysis, it can be stated that rightful interpretation
must be gather with thematic analysis. It helps to focus on gathering relevant work
performances from respondents to analysis research. Different techniques also used to
implement tools and techniques to avail better results (Hohenstein, Feisel and Giunipero,
2015). Sampling: In the present research, simple random sampling has been used that assists to
gather more relevant work performance to ascertain desired results. With respect to this,
20 sample size has been considered from Asda employees (Dubey, Gunasekaran and
Wamba, 2017).
 Ethical consideration: This ethical consideration ascertained to researcher to find right
and wrong thing from whole program. It is important element to include complex human
nature that helps to focus on views and opinion to accomplish purpose (Tao, Cheng and
Nee, 2017).
P4 Appropriate analytical tools to analysis research findings
Questionnaire
Name:
Age:
Gender:
1. Does Cloud technology be useful perspective for operations management of Asda?
 Yes

 No
 Cannot say
2. What is/are the greatest barrier in front of Asda with using cloud technology?
 Performance
 Compliance
 Security
 Integration with existing systems
 All the above
3. Which type of application must be implemented in plan that deploy into cloud in next 6 to 12
months for chosen business?
 Development
 E-commerce application
 Web or social networking
 Internal enterprise application
 Monitoring
4. Does Asda consider applications which are used to consider mission critical application for
the enterprise?
 Yes
 No
 Cannot say
5. Initial adoption of cloud technology in operation management is done by?
 Development team
 IT operations team
 CEO decision
 Any Other
6. What is the most important benefit of cloud technology in Asda for their operations
management?
 Cost saving on hardware
 Cost saving on software
 Cost Saving on IT operations
 Ability to rapidly launch products and services

7. What is the current state adoption in Asda for their operations management?
 Remains with same indicated
 Includes additional applications for sales department
 Includes additional applications in all over the business
 Organisational wide mandate to adopt cloud technology
8. Staff members have ideas to work with cloud technology in operations management.
 Yes
 No
 Cannot say
9. What is/are the main advantages of cloud technology in business?
 Data backup and storage
 Powerful server capabilities
 Software as a services
 Information technology capabilities
 All the above
10. Which kind of cloud technology must be implemented in Asda?
 Private cloud
 Public cloud
 Community cloud
 Hybrid cloud
11. Operation management activities consider important role with cloud technology in Asda.
 Yes
 No
 Cannot say
12. How much are you satisfied with using cloud technology in retail sector business?
 Highly satisfied
 Satisfied
 Neutral
 Dissatisfied
 Highly dissatisfied

Theme 1: Cloud technology is useful for operations management of Asda.
Does Cloud technology be useful perspective
for operations management of Asda?
Respondents
Yes 18
No 1
Cannot say 1
Theme 2: Performance, compliance, security and integration with existing systems; all
create barriers with Asda to use cloud technology.
What is/are the greatest barriers in front of
Asda with using cloud technology?
Respondents
Performance 1
Compliance 1
Security 1
Integration with existing systems 1
All the above 16
Theme 3: Web or social networking application is important to implement the plan for 6 to
12 months.
Which type of application must be
implemented in plan that deploy into cloud
in next 6 to 12 months for chosen business?
Respondents
Development 1
E-commerce application 2
Web or social networking 15
Internal enterprise application 1
Monitoring 1

Theme 4: Asda considers application which is critical for the enterprise.
Does Asda consider applications which are
used to consider mission critical application
for the enterprise?
Respondents
Yes 17
No 2
Cannot say 1
Theme 5: Development team considers the initial adoption of cloud technology in
operations management.
Initial adoption of cloud technology in
operation management is done by?
Respondents
Development team 16
IT operations team 2
CEO decision 1
Any Other 1
Theme 6: Ability to rapidly launch products and services of Asda regarding their
operations management
What is the most important benefit of cloud
technology in Asda for their operations
management?
Respondents
Cost saving on hardware 1
Cost saving on software 2
Cost Saving on IT operations 2
Ability to rapidly launch products and services 15

Theme 7: Organisation wide mandate to adopt cloud technology in Asda
What is the current state adoption in Asda
for their operations management?
Respondents
Remains with same indicated 2
Includes additional applications for sales
department
2
Includes additional applications in all over the
business
2
Organisational wide mandate to adopt cloud
technology
14
Theme 8: Staff members possess ideas to work with cloud technology in operations
management.
Staff members have ideas to work with
cloud technology in operations management.
Respondents
Yes 17
No 2
Cannot say 1
Theme 9: Data backup and storage, powerful server capabilities, software as a services and
information technology capabilities are main advantages of cloud technology in enterprise.
What is/are the main advantages of cloud
technology in business?
Respondents
Data backup and storage 2
Powerful server capabilities 1
Software as a services 1

Information technology capabilities 1
All the above 15
Theme 10: Hybrid cloud technology is implemented in Asda to develop their effective
operations.
Which kind of cloud technology must be
implemented in Asda?
Respondents
Private cloud 1
Public cloud 1
Community cloud 1
Hybrid cloud 17
Theme 11: Operation management activities consider an important role in cloud
technology of Asda.
Operation management activities consider
an important role with cloud technology in
Asda.
Respondents
Yes 18
No 1
Cannot say 1
Theme 12: Staff members are highly satisfied with using cloud technology in retail sector
operations and functions.
How much are you satisfied with using
cloud technology in retail sector business?
Respondents
Highly satisfied 16
Satisfied 1

Neutral 1
Dissatisfied 1
Highly dissatisfied 1
LO 3
P5 Communicate research outcomes with audience
Theme 1: Cloud technology is useful for operation management of Asda.
Interpretation: With the help of above graph, it can be stated that there are 18 staff members of
Asda who said that cloud technology is useful for the enterprise. This is because; it assists to
carry out several functions and operations with few activities. Furthermore, there is one person
who that said cloud computing is not useful for business because it reduces working pattern of
existing people. Remaining one person said that it cannot be interpreted that whether it is useful
or not for business development and effectiveness.
Theme 2: Performance, compliance, security and integration with existing systems; all
create barriers with Asda to use cloud technology.
18
1
1
Yes
No
Cannot say

Interpretation: In the present graph, it can be interpreted that there are 16 staff members who
said that integration with existing system, security, compliance and performance; all these
elements help to attain creative and effective work performance at workplace. There is one
employee who depicted that integration with existing system is the main barrier with chosen
enterprise to cope up with relevant work performances. Furthermore, there is one another person
said that security is an important element for which Asda needs to implement cloud technology.
Remaining 1 person said that performance also creates barriers to the organisation to implement
digital technology in business environment.
Theme 3: Web or social networking application is important to implement the plan for 6 to
12 months.
1
2
15
1
1
Development
E-commerce
application
Web or social
networking
Internal enterprise
application
Monitoring
Performance
Compliance
Security
Integration with existing systems
All the above
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
1
1
1
1
16
Respondents

Interpretation: In the present graph, it can be stated that there are 15 employees who said that
web or social networking must be considered for 6 to 12 month plans. This is because; it assists
to focus on increasing more profits and revenue at workplace that make desired results as well.
On the basis of 2 employee’s views, it can be interpreted that e-commerce application is an
important consideration that helps to make desired work performance in the business. One
employee said that monitoring is an important perspective that helps to attain systematic and
work related objectives at workplace. Remaining 1 employee said that internal enterprise
application must be developed successfully so that plan must be carried out to create more profits
and revenue at workplace.
Theme 4: Asda considers an application which is critical for the enterprise.
Interpretation: In the present graph, it can be stated that Asda must include application that
helps to focus and maintain creative work performance. As results, it will assist to attain more
desired results in the business. There are 17 respondents who support for this perspective so that
it would be beneficial to maintain significant advantages at the workplace. As per the views of 2
employees, it can be said that Asda has no require implement any application because it not
ascertained to make critical rules at workplace.
Theme 5: Development team considers initial adoption of cloud technology in operations
management.
17
2
1
Yes
No
Cannot say

Interpretation: In the above graph, it can be stated that there is development team that make
concentration to adopt cloud technology at workplace. It assists to focus and maintain more
significant advantages that perceive in operation management. There are maximum respondents
favour this element so that it would be beneficial to ascertained creativity. As per the 2
employees views, it could be said that IT operation team must develop their creativity which
would be beneficial to focus on overall work performances. As per 1 employee views, it can be
said that CEO decision need to include that help to develop overall expansion and performance
measurement.
Theme 6: Ability to rapidly launch products and services of Asda regarding their
operations management
16
2
11
Development team
IT operations team
CEO decision
Any Other

Interpretation: In the above graph, it could be said that there are 15 employees of Asda who
said that ability to rapidly launch products and services will be beneficial to focus on business
development. In this regard, it is important to launch new products and services in different areas
of the world in a systematic manner. For operations management, it would be beneficial to attain
more growth. There are 2 employees who said that cost saving is also an important consideration
that would be beneficial to conduct IT sector operations. As results, management must focus on
different activities that would be consider more profitability.
Theme 7 Organisation wide mandates to adopt cloud technology in Asda
Interpretation: In order to focus on the presented graph, it can be stated that there are 14
employees of Asda said the business organisational wide mandate to adopt cloud technology.
Therefore, it will increase overall growth and creativity in the business. Furthermore, 2 staff
members stated that additional applications in overall business will be develop with adopting
Remains with same indicated
Includes additional applications for sales department
Includes additional applications in all over the business
Organisational wide mandate to adopt cloud technology
0 2 4 6 8 101214
2
2
2
14
Respondents
1
2
2
15
Cost saving on
hardware
Cost saving on
software
Cost Saving on IT
operations
Ability to rapidly launch
products and services

digital technology in the business environment. As results, Asda able to perform their innovative
operations. There are 2 other employees said that sales department requires additional
applications with them they could perform significant role at overall department.
Theme 8 Staff members possess ideas to work with cloud technology in operation
management
Interpretation: In the above graph, it has been seen that 17 employees of chosen business agree
with implementation of cloud technology to work in significant manner. Hence, they have
creative ideas that helps in operations management. There are 2 employees said that staff
members are not possessed creative ideas to work with cloud technology. Remaining one
employee said that it cannot be interpreted that it is useful or not for the whole enterprise.
Theme 9 Data backup and storage, powerful server capabilities, software as a services and
information technology capabilities are main advantages of cloud technology in enterprise
Yes
No
Cannot say
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
17
2
1
Respondents

Interpretation: As per above graph, it could be interpreted that 15 employees said that Asda
have several benefits with implementation of digital technology at workplace such as data
backup and storage, powerful server capabilities, software as a service and information
technology capabilities. In order to take another 2 employees views, it could be interpreted that
data backup and storage are main facilities that consider develop more significant advantages at
workplace. There is one employee stated that powerful server capabilities assists to focus and
maintain more significant advantages with ascertained overall development in business.
Theme 10 Hybrid cloud technology is implemented in Asda to develop their effective
operations
2
1
1
1
15
Data backup and
storage
Powerful server
capabilities
Software as a
services
Information
technology
capabilities
All the above

Interpretation: In the present graph, it could be said that there are 17 employees said that Asda
must consider hybrid cloud technology at workplace. It will assist to focus and maintain more
significant advantages at workplace. It is also helped to attract maximum number of customers at
very low cost. There is one employee said that private cloud is useful for the organisation to cope
up with innovations and creativity. According to one another person view, public cloud is useful
to perform significant work performances.
Theme 11 Operation management activities consider important role in cloud technology of
Asda
Interpretation: In the present graph, it could be said that there are 18 respondents said that
operation management activities of Asda require cloud technology to perform innovative
functions and operations. On the basis of its effectiveness, management able to perform more
activities and tasks. Furthermore, there is one person that stated that cloud technology not require
18
1
1
Yes
No
Cannot say
11
1
17
Private cloud
Public cloud
Community cloud
Hybrid cloud

in chosen business because it is not considered important part in operation management.
Remaining 1 person said that it cannot be said that it is useful or not for the chosen business.
Theme 12 Staff members are highly satisfied with using cloud technology in retail sector
operations and functions
Interpretation: In the present graph, it has been interpreted that there are 16 employees highly
satisfied with using cloud technology in retail sector operations and functions. As a result, it will
help to perform more significant advantages in business. Furthermore, there is one person said
that he is satisfied with implementation of cloud technology in business. According to one
another person view, it could be interpreted that he is neutral with using cloud technology in
Asda.
LO 4
P6 Reflect on the effectiveness in research methods that applied to accomplish objectives
The present study helps to increase my learning to regard digital technology. It develops
my understand communication with large number of audience successfully. Furthermore, I had
analysis about cloud technology in Asda so that it increases my skills and knowledge regarding
online tools and software in positive context. As a result, it increases efficiencies and
effectiveness to develop creativity at workplace. With this regard, employees of the chosen
enterprise highly satisfied to deal with several operations in successful manner. From the present
report, it can be stated that cloud technology play important role in respect to focus and maintain
more significant advantages. In operation management activities, it would be beneficial to attain
16
1
1
1
1
Highly satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Highly dissatisfied

overall growth and profitability which beneficial for attracting more candidates. As per
methodology, it can be summarised that researcher using appropriate tools and techniques that
help to focus on maintain more creative results. Data analysis and findings will be consider in
systematic manner so that it would be beneficial to measure effectiveness in business.
Furthermore, it could be articulated that there are many advantages also exist with using cloud
technology in Asda. For instance, data backup, storage, etc. All these activities assists to focus
and maintain more effective growth and innovations development in business environment. As
per the presented different graph, it has been seen that maximum respondents are highly satisfied
with using digital technology in business. Operation management activities must be consider as
useful performance because it would be develop more growth and development program.
P7 Alternative research methodologies
There are different kinds of research methodologies such as qualitative and quantitative.
As a result, data can be gather from these resources to gain competitive advantages. In order to
implement digital technology, qualitative research methodology has been selected in present
research to identify appropriate information. Apart from this, quantitative strategy also
implemented to find outcomes on the basis of SPSS tools. With the help of this tool, researcher
can implement Z-test, T-test, etc. With respect to carry present report, it has been stated that
Asda perform effective functions and operations (Binz, Breitenbücher and Leymann, 2014).
Nowadays, they should cope up with following recommendations so that they are able to gain
more innovative results at workplace: Increase products and services quality: With the help of increasing products and services
quality, manager of the Asda able to develop more systematic work performances. In this
way, effectiveness will be generated with consider more innovative and creative results in
the business. In addition to this, increasing products and services quality helps to
maintain loyalty of customers in respective measurement (Garrison, Wakefield and Kim,
2015). As results, it would be beneficial to grow significant advantages. Deal as per market trends: With respect to consider more effective work performances, it
could be said that Asda must keep their functions and operations as per market trends. It
would be beneficial compete with other competitors in market. Along with this, it will
also helpful to take creative results in business (Laudon and Laudon, 2016). Hence,
consider market trends assists to develop more profits and revenue in systematic manner.

 Maintain relationship with different parties: With respect to perform innovative results
and functions, it is important to consider relationship with several parties. In this regard,
manager able to perform more significant advantages with using more creative activities
and tools. Furthermore, they should cope up with suppliers, customers, other
stakeholders, etc. (Pahl and Lee, 2015). It would be beneficial to attain proper attention of
customers towards the business. Along with this, it would be also beneficial to focus and
maintain more effective growth at workplace.

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