the different computers, browsers, or bandwidth access points from which a user may access a Web site. Web pages may download at very different speeds according to the environment, so when building a Web site, it is important to test its performance within as many different environments as possible.
Wiktionary Definition for: Environment
The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.
The natural world or ecosystem.
#All the elements over which a designer has no control and that affect a system or its inputs and outputs.
#A particular political or social setting, arena or condition.
cattag computing The software and/or hardware existing on any particular computer system.
Ex:''That program uses the Microsoft Windows '''environment'''.''
complang The environment of a function at a point during the execution of a program is the set of identifiers in the function's scope and their bindings at that point.
The external environment of an organization is marked by intense competition between rival firms. The components of external environment include economic, socio-cultural, and global issues. In order to gain sustainable competitive advantage, the organization needs to study its external environment and exploit the opportunities prevailing therein. The paper examines the...
Competitive advantage is the measure of a firm’s competencies and performance against the factors prevailing in the firm’s environment. Pursuit of competitive advantage involves the firm being proactive towards any change in the firm’s environment. This environment includes socio-economic factors among other things. The firm has to leverage its strength...
According to strategic management and leadership theorists, an organization requires distinctive competencies, resources, capabilities, and leadership to be successful. There are quiet a few models that that help managers analyze external environment. The fundamental part—scanning the external environment is discussed in this piece on management. The paper points out two...
In a hostile environment, employees are subjected to an unwelcome and offensive work environment based on their protected status. This type of work environment interferes with their performance. In such cases, employers can be liable for compensatory and punitive damages. However, if an anti-harassment policy is adopted by the organization,...
Globalization is a complex trend, encompassing many forces and many effects. It would be surprising if all of them were always unfavorable to the environment, or all of them favorable. The highest priority should be to determine ways in which globalization can be successfully harnessed to promote protection of the...
The relationship between business and the environment is closely connected: The environment is the source of much input as well as a sink for outputs. So as to minimize harmful impact on the environment, businesses must take a strategic environmental management approach. What exactly is "the environment"? In the context...
An organization functions in an external environment that is marked by the moves and counter moves of other competing firms. The factors prevailing in the external environment of the organization include economic, socio-cultural, and global. The paper examines different factors in the firm’s external environment. Some related issues are also...
The Government of Canada entered into a memorandum of understanding on environmental co-operation today with the Atlantic provinces at the conclusion of the two-day Atlantic Council of Environment Ministers meeting. The agreement was signed by Canada's Environment Minister John Baird; Mark Parent, Nova Scotia Minister of the Environment; Roland...
Cultivar evaluation and mega-environment identification are among the most important objectives of multi-environment trials MET. Although the measured yield is a combined result of effects of genotype G, environment E, and genotype x environment i Cultivar evaluation and mega-environment identification are among the most important objectives of multi-environment trials...
The external environment of a firm consists of the moves and counter moves executed by its competitors. Competitive advantage of the firm is measured by how much more value the firm is able to provide to its customers as compared to its rival firms. In order to gain sustainable competitive...
BEDMINSTER, N.J. -- Dendrite International, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRTE), a leading provider of pharmaceutical industry solutions, today announced a breakthrough, flexible sales and marketing application environment for mobile devices. This environment, called Project Mobility, is designed to address the increased need for portability, convenience and personalization afforded by the latest mobile...
It is important to scan the environment and keep track of external developments which may affect the organisation. One important tool is the PEST analysis. This helps to look at the environment from a political often includes legal, economic, social and technological perspective and what impact these variables may have...
An organization exists in an external and an internal environment. It is imperative for the organization to assess the situation prevailing in its external and internal environment before chalking out its business strategy. The paper examines different tools and frameworks used in assessing the dynamics of the environment. Some cooperative...
Altro recognizes it has a duty to help protect the environment - now and for future generations. Altro floor coverings are formulated to significantly reduce the need for cleaning agents and to eliminate the need for sealing, waxing and scouring materials, all of which can have a negative impact on...
This paper is based on a survey carried out in the Malaysian environment. The paper starts with a definition of data warehouses, data mining and this is followed by a description of its current status in the Malaysian data mining environment. This is followed by a discussion on why data...
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