Book Reviews Essay

1. To what does the title of the book refer? Having a detailed and well-constructed setting in Packingtown, Chicago, Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle can easily be mistaken as a story that has its central on the setting. Therefore, it is but natural to point out that the title is referring to Packingtown itself. Reading thoroughly into the book, though, one is led to realize that the jungle actually refers to something larger than just the city where the story happens. Aside from a vivid description of the setting, which greatly resembles the darkness and gloominess of the jungle, a reader has to note what the characters in the story have to go through. The novel depicts scenes where characters do everything in their power to survive the cut-throat environment in which they live in. These scenes point to what the title actually refers to: the concept of survival of the fittest. Much as the most cunning animals in the jungle are those who survive, The Jungle reflects that those who are devious reign supreme. 2. What is the main point(s) of the book? Why did the author write it? Did the author achieve his objective? Upton Sinclair wanted to reveal the evils of the meat-packing industry during his time. But more than just wanting to abolish the barbarity of the meat industry, Upton Sinclair wanted to take a jab at the evils of capitalism and the meat industry was just a start for him. Being a socialist, the author wanted to show how capitalism is detrimental to the poor as it only makes the rich richer. Though Sinclair was not totally successful in abandoning capitalism, he was, at the very least, successful in urging the government to take a look at the meat-packing industry and take steps in bettering the said industry. To date, The Jungle remains one of the most influential books in American history. 3. When was the book written? Is that relevant in this case? The novel was written in 1906, which holds significance as to why the story was written. The setting depicted in the novel is one that Upton Sinclair has experienced, urging him to write the book. 4. What do you know about the life of the author that would have led him to write The Jungle? Upton Sinclair was born to a family who once enjoyed aristocratic status but was thrown into the binge of poverty towards the end of the 1870’s. Growing up in a poor environment and hearing stories of the rich lifestyle from his once wealthy grandparents had its mark on young Sinclair. This contrast between the rich and the poor greatly affected his writings. Aside from this, though, something that led him to write The Jungle was the introduction to the socialist philosophy during his college years. Not only did the philosophy instill the principles that were apparent in The Jungle, it literally pushed Upton Sinclair into the industry he represented in the novel. Being an avid fan of socialism, the author became a writer for a socialist paper that sent him to investigate the lives of stockyard workers – those working in the meatpacking industry included. 5. How well does The Jungle reflect political, urban, business and immigrant life in America in the early twentieth century? Do you think it is an accurate reflection? Why or why not? Upton Sinclair is often criticized for his tendency to exaggerate; hence, it can be assumed that his portrayal of what was happening in the meat-packing industry is sort of larger-than-life. Assuming that this is true, one can still not deny that The Jungle still is a reflection of the political, urban, business and immigrant life in America during the early twentieth century. Despite whatever embellishments were written in The Jungle, Upton Sinclair still truthfully revealed the atrocities regarding the capitalist society – how the immigrants have to fight for their lives in order to ensure survival in the city and how the authorities turn a blind eye to industries that have the capacity to â€Å"pay†. 6. What were the problems immigrants faced at the turn of the twentieth century? Are those problems still evident? How or how not is that the case? That is, what has changed or not changed in the last hundred years for immigrants? The face of immigration in the United States has changed several times in the past decade. Towards the end of the 19th and during the earlier parts of the 20th centuries, immigrants faced numerous kinds of discrimination. Coming to America under circumstances where the country was riddled with poverty, crime, and disease, the immigrants in this period were feared and ridiculed. They were seen by the majority as the source of everything bad in American society during that period. Also, the growing number of immigrants has led the U. S. government to take some steps to curb the entrance of more people into U. S. shores. Positive changes have occurred for immigrants as well. The quotas were eventually removed, welcoming more immigrants to fulfill their â€Å"American† dream. Also, the concept of white ethnicity shifted from scientific evidence to common knowledge – making race dependent on social boundaries rather than scientific definitions. 8. What did you like most and least about the book? I could have done without the overly vivid depictions of the meat-packing industry, though I also have to admit that it was those depictions that made the novel deliver an effective message. The fact that the book spoke truthfully of the anomalies in the food industry and urged changes that up to now I am benefitting from is what I loved most about it. Rarely do we come across a literary piece that affects lives as much. 9. What was the most important and/or interesting thing(s) you learned from reading the book? The most important thing I learned from the book is the beauty of socialism and an appreciation for the kind of capitalism that America has at the moment. I also found it interesting how a literary fiction greatly affected one aspect of corruption in the country. 10. Are there any other comments you would like to make that were not addressed above? Whether or not socialism would have been a better system for the United States is something that we all have to just imagine. I guess despite the evils that capitalism may present, one cannot deny that capitalism is not such a bad thing, considering how much growth it has brought to this country. We all just have to be wary of possible corruptions and act upon these when spotted. QUESTIONS FOR GRAPES OF WRATH 1. Who was John Steinbeck? Why did he write his book? What was there in the author’s background or the time period of the book’s writing that might have led him to write the book? Living in California most of his life (with just a brief stay in New York), John Steinbeck has been exposed to the events that went down in Californian history. Grapes of Wrath was a direct result of the happenings that transpired in America during the 1930’s. With the Great Depression dawning over the â€Å"Dust Bowl† states of Oklahoma and Texas, many of the farmers migrated to California. Steinbeck was a witness as to how California became crowded, making job and food scarce for the migrant farmers who became known as ‘Okies’. 3. What is the time period of the book’s action? The book’s action occurs mostly in the 1930’s – mostly 1930’s when the migration of the ‘Okies’ to California and when the discrimination occurred. 4. What were the attractions of California? Are there any parallels today? California was seen as the ‘salvation’ of the Okies farmers. It was a land that promised fertile lands which equated to jobs. Though California is no longer the agricultural land that it once was, it still is a refuge for people who want to get good employment. Instead of lands to till, California offers movie studios that equate to jobs for aspiring actors and actresses. 5. What was the opposition to the Okies? Was any of it valid? The ‘local’ Californians were greatly opposed to the Okies because they saw the migrants as threats wanting to take over the land as they once had over the Mexicans. Though total land domination was not what the Okies intended, 6. When was the book written? Why is that relevant? First published in 1939, Grapes of Wrath was penned in 1938. The time period is relevant as it tells a lot as to why Steinbeck chose the subject matter for the novel. 7. To what does the title of the book refer? Grapes of Wrath refers to the fruits of wrath. John Steinbeck wants to communicate the good thing about maintaining a sense of anger towards people who intend to clip your wings or who attempt to trample your dignity. There’s this line in the novel that clearly depicts this: â€Å"as long as fear turn to wrath† – when fear turns to wrath, self-respect is maintained. 9. How well did the book expose what some would call the social ills of the nation? Many have criticized the book to be merely a sentiment rather than a true exposure of the social ills of America during the time of its publication. However, its continuing popularity to date – not just with casual readers but with students as well – reflects just how effective Steinbeck was in exposing the ills of society. Even though the story was something central to the setting, the morals and themes exposed still rings true at present times, making Grapes of Wrath a truly classic story. 10. Do you think the book is an accurate reflection of America at that time? Why or why not? I guess even with the contention from some Americans, Grapes of Wrath is an accurate reflection of 1930’s America. With the Great Depression dawning over America, one cannot blame the people for being selfish and doubtful of other people. And though Steinbeck’s novel is considered fiction, the stories depicted in it are those that have been painted in history books as well. 11. What have been some of the racial criticisms of Steinbeck? Why? In this novel, John Steinbeck focuses on â€Å"white† racism. He mostly deals with a rich white to poor white discrimination. He wanted to paint the discrepancy between the rich and poor at that time. Though he also touched on discrimination of the black Americans in Chapter 19, â€Å"Why, Jesus, they’re as dangerous as niggers in the South! If they ever get together there ain’t nothin’ that’ll stop ’em. † Steinbeck wanted to reiterate the fact that racism exists and that it is still an issue Americans have to address. 12. What does the book say about the state of socialism or communism in America at that time? What are the author’s greatest criticisms of capitalism? Are they valid? Explain. John Steinbeck portrayed America in a state of unrestricted capitalism. His greatest critique of this kind of philosophy is that the â€Å"haves† continually drive the â€Å"have nots† into extreme poverty. Because of inconsideration and a desire to constantly acquire more wealth, the landowners and bank people deprive the small landowners and share-croppers of the basic needs of survival, such as the case with oranges being spilled with kerosene. Basing on accounts of the Great Depression, one can say that Steinbeck did paint a realistic picture. Given that, one can say that his criticisms are valid in that they needed attention from the people and action towards change. 13. If the author’s points are valid regarding problems depicted in the book, then why weren’t there more violent uprisings? Violent uprisings were not possible given the fact that most of the poor people have survival as their primary concern. With families starving, small landowners and share-croppers worry more about where their next meal will come from rather than how they can better their lives through insurgency. 14. Do you think Steinbeck supported or rejected the New Deal? Explain. Explain what the book has to say about the effects of technology, both negative and positive. Though the ending of Grapes of Wrath shadows Steinbeck’s belief that communism may be a better way of living (the breastfeeding scene tells that sharing of resources is a better option as compared to capitalism), I think Steinbeck may have accepted the New Deal in that it aimed to put a control over capitalism. 15. How did the philosophy of Jim Casey, who some critics say embodied the ideas of Steinbeck more than any other character, fit the philosophy of the New Deal? Jim Casey was the voice of reason in Grapes of Wrath. His philosophy meshes well with the New Deal as it speaks of how Steinbeck wanted ‘structure’ in the capitalism ruling over America. New Deal streamlines programs that will attempt at balancing the scale that at that time favors the rich and tip it to favor the oppressed. 16. What did you like most and least about the book? Steinbeck’s novel had too many characters that one needs to keep track of. However, his point of view and manner of narration was effective, making one crave for the pages to come. 17. What was the most important and/or interesting thing(s) you learned from reading the book? Much like Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, The Grapes of Wrath makes one see into commercialism as not entirely the evil that everyone may lead to believe. Proper control of the businesses and willingness in everyone to help each other out is just what we need to make capitalism work and to have it fair for all involved. 18. Why did some Americans not like the book? Some, if not most, Californians and Oklahomans at the time of publication did not appreciate Grapes of Wrath because of the thinking that they were poorly – if not wrongly – represented in the novel. They argue that the books’ depiction of the events were not true to life. 20. Are there any points you would have liked to see developed more in the book? I would have liked to see more of what kind of steps Steinbeck wanted America to partake. It would have been a more effective read had there been more suggestions as to what the citizens or government needed to do to alleviate poverty. 21. Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not? I would certainly recommend this book to others because I enjoyed reading it. It gave me a look into American history that I never would want to be repeated in present times. Given this, it made me realize what I need to do to prevent history from repeating itself. 22. Are there any other points you would like to make that were not addressed above? I guess all points have been discussed in the above questions. QUESTIONS FOR IN RETROSPECT, The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam 1. Who was Robert McNamara? Why did he write his book? Robert McNamara was the United States’ 8th Secretary of Defense. The book IN RETROSPECT: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam was born out of his experiences as the Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War. 2. What are topics covered in the book? What is the book’s time period? Why? After a brief autobiography of his life up to the point when he was appointed by President John F. Kennedy as Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara went on to discuss everything he knew about the Vietnam War. In each chapter, he outlined how America came to a point of deep involvement with South Vietnam’s fight against succumbing to communism. He detailed JFK’s decisions and on to President Lyndon B. Johnson’s plans on Vietnam. Since this is mostly about the Vietnam War, the book covers the 1960’s. 3. What were the arguments for staying in Vietnam during the 1950s and ‘60s? JFK’s reason for involvement in Vietnam is containment, suppressing communism and ensuring American influence in Asia. When JFK started to withdraw U. S. troops in Vietnam, he was shortly assassinated. When LBJ took over, U. S. troops were still highly visible in Vietnam. On top of pressure for more military support, LBJ’s reason was that he wanted to retaliate for attacks on the American presence in Vietnam. 4. What does McNamara say are the false assumptions the U. S. had about the Vietnam War in the early and mid 1960s? Being a strong to reckon with, America has falsely assumed that it can – single-handedly – prevent communism and help South Vietnam fight off the force of the North. What America failed to see was that it needed the support of other nations regarding the causes being fought in the Vietnam War. Also, America thought South Vietnam needed Americans to fight their war when in fact all they would have needed was mere aid. 5. Why did the U. S. escalate the war in the mid 1960s? The attacks on the U. S. troops at the Tonkin Gulf led to the escalation of the war in 1965. 6. What does McNamara say were some of the basic questions we failed to ask and answer before committing U. S. forces in Vietnam? McNamara listed the following basic questions that we failed to ask ourselves before involving ourselves deeper into the Vietnam War: (a) Was it true that the fall of South Vietnam would trigger the fall of all Southeast Asia? (b) Would that constitute a grave threat to the West’s security? (c) What kind of war — conventional or guerrilla — might develop? (d) Could we win it with US troops fighting alongside the South Vietnamese? And (d) Should we not know the answers to these questions before deciding whether to commit troops? 7. Why does McNamara feel that a greater U. S. military effort in Vietnam would have been disastrous? McNamara felt that escalating war in Vietnam will have its grave effects mostly because the effort will not be something that the Congress has agreed upon, leading to unrest from the American people. Also, the fact that America has failed to answer the â€Å"five basic questions† prove that America really is yet unready to take things a step further in Vietnam. 8. Are there any lessons from the Vietnam War that might have significance for America’s current policy in Iraq? Though unified agreement on a looming war is impossible, America should have learned from Vietnam the lesson that the nation needs to be unified in the causes of a war. Also, America should wholly ready in facing any impending war instead of making head-on collisions without any preparations. 10. What is the most important thing you learned from the book? The book taught me about a period in my country’s time that I was not able to bear witness to. It made me understand as to why Americans had the sentiments about Vietnam and why the same sentiments are being applied to Iraq. 11. Did you like the book? Why or why not? Though the book was a historical account rather than a fictional stab at past events like the books above, I did enjoy reading it. It also made me look into events that have unfolded as of late. 12. What sources did the author use to make his points? McNamara pointed to his own experiences to drive his point. 13. Does the author achieve what he set out to do? I think Robert McNamara was fairly effective in opening the eyes of the nation to the truths about the Vietnam War. The objective was achieved because for the first time, Americans were able to get a perspective from an insider. It was a relief to actually get an admission of the mistakes of the Vietnam War straight from the â€Å"author of the Vietnam War† himself. 14. Are there any points you would have liked to see developed in the book more? I guess the book pretty much covered all bases, especially since we were getting an â€Å"insider’s perspective†. 15. What have you learned from reading this book? I have learned that by looking deep into the inner workings of the Vietnam War will prevent America from making the same mistakes over again. Also, I learned that a deliberation of the nation’s actions will yield better results than making hurried decisions. 16. Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not? To any American who cares to have a glimpse of one of the most eventful periods of America, I will recommend this book because this is a really good insight to the Vietnam War. Also a lot of lessons can be learned from it. 17. Are there any other comments you would like to make that were not addressed above? None, everything has been said above. QUESTIONS FOR THE KITE RUNNER 1. What is the time frame and location of the book? Kite Runner takes us to Afghanistan during the last days of monarchy (1973) into recent times. We also get glimpses of America but the story mostly occurs in Afghanistan. 2. What did you learn about the history of Afghanistan from reading the book? Afghanistan’s history is very much described by socioeconomic class, with the lower classes having little to almost no hope of moving up the ladder. Discrimination was central to the poor and this discrimination led to uprisings and upheaval of monarchy. I have also learned how the history of Afghanistan was riddled with a lot of turmoil such as civil war and the Soviet invasion. I also got a glimpse of how the Talibans started to try and take control. 3. What did you learn about the Cold War? The Cold War left Afghan in a more turbulent state, having been in the center of two superpowers’ desire to take over. Having acquired help from Soviet Union, Afghanistan became sort of a target for the U. S. , who saw an opportunity to bring down the communist country. 4. What did you learn about the immigrant experience from reading the book? Did it support or change your views about immigrants? The book supported my view about immigrants. Immigrants are not entirely a trouble to a country, as one may have been led to believe by previous media works. Immigrants, who have as much difficulty leaving their homelands as settling in a new place, can actually contribute something good to the country. Amir, in one hand, lived in America righteously. 5. What part of the book was the most memorable or meaningful to you? For me, the part where Amir tells Sohrab about his father Hassan is the most memorable part of the book. Not only was it emotionally-laden but any child who has had a good relationship with his/her father can relate to it. It proves that bonds within families are the most important of all. 6. Farid (Amir’s driver) tells Amir that Amir has always been a tourist in Afghanistan – he just didn’t know it (page 323). Do you agree or not? Why? Do you think it’s true for you in your country? I do agree with what Farid told Amir. Amir’s story is not a story that tells what a normal Afghan will go through during the time of the story’s writing. Amir was born of money, something that only a few Afghans have the privilege of having. I don’t think I am like Amir though, because my lifestyle and family stature are what one can describe as being in the middle spectrum of American society. 7. What did you learn about Afghanistan and the Middle East from reading this novel? I learned that the turbulences that we hear in the news of Afghanistan and the Middle East are something that has deep roots in the nations’ histories. 9. Were you surprised to read about the racial tension between the Pashtuns and Hazaras? Why do you think the oppression existed? Does it have parallels in America? I guess I can say that I was surprised to read about the racial tension between Pashtuns and Hazaras. I think the oppression came from the fact that the majority group (Pashtuns) wanted to eliminate the minority (Hazaras). This was mainly because they had different beliefs and they wanted one belief to reign supreme. Though in present-day America, this kind of oppression no longer exists, one can recall the kind of racial tension during the American Civil War. 10. Did the end of the book express hope for the future? Why or why not? The ending, for me, presented a lot of hope as I think Sohrab’s little smile is a step towards achieving better things not only for Sohrab himself but for Afghanistan and the Afghanis. Amir allowing a link of the past and the present and a reversal of roles symbolizes the fact that if one is willing to give way, things will eventually be better. 11. How did the book get its title? Who was the kite runner? The original kite runner was Hassan. The act of flying a kite expresses â€Å"controlled† freedom as flight is controlled by that string that binds it. 12. What did you like most and least about the book? The book was generally a sad one, painting stories that are almost heart-wrenching. But since it was a book that presents hope and is a book that has great potential to move people into action, I loved reading it. 13. Why did Baba like Ronald Reagan? Why do you think the neighbors disliked the president? Known for his acceptance of immigration, it was but natural that Baba liked Ronald Reagan. The neighbors, though, disliked the president because he was known to have passed policies that sank America into greater poverty. Baba’s neighbors blamed the president for the oppressed state they were in. 14. Who are the Taliban and how are they portrayed in the book? Do you think the portrayal is accurate? The Talibans were portrayed as the â€Å"bad people†, being shown to do random killings and unjust executions. If one is to believe the things being aired in the news, one can say that the portrayal was accurate. Given that the story was written by an Afghan, one may also assume that the portrayal can only ring the truth. 15. The book talks a lot about courage. Cite some examples of how courage was displayed. Who do you think was the most courageous character? I think the most courageous character was Hassan. His acts of covering up for Amir and standing up against the Talibans are prime examples of courage. 16. With which character did you feel the greatest attachment? Why? I had the greatest attachment to Hassan. He was a real friend and a real admirable character, making him someone that people easily want to know. Please let me know if you have any further question.

Ludwig Van Beethoven and Mozart

Nicole Caillaux April 7, 2011 Music Appreciation Prof. Caballero One of the most musically talented, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart began at a very young age and passed at a young age. Mozart was incredibly talented; his music is still heard and played around the world today. Amadeus a movie portrayed on Mozart’s life through the eyes of a jealous rival Antonio Salieri has some facts as well as fiction to it. Amadeus was a very commendable movie portraying Mozart’s life. Though it had many facts there are some fiction moments in the movie.Amadeus depicted the relationship between Mozart and Salieri as a jealous rivalry, when actually they were quite friendly and both appreciated the others work. In the movie Salieri is much older than Mozart when actually Mozart was older than Salieri. The movie begins with Salieri accusing himself of murdering Mozart and is taken to a mental institution. The actual cause of Mozart’s death was an illness not that he was poisoned by Sali eri. Mozart had six children, but only two made it into adulthood.In the movie Amadeus Mozart only had one child. When Mozart passed away his wife Constanze was not present at his funeral because she too was ill, although in the movie she was present with their son. Peter Shaffer the writer of Amadeus did an excellent job in illustrating Mozart’s life; the movie was full of drama and envy. Mozart was an extraordinary musician who will never be forgotten. Mozart wrote many admirable pieces, I have chosen Symphony No. 25 and Piano Concerto No. 21. Symphony No. 5 the first movement has a light tempo, while still at times sounding dark. The piece as a whole gives off a very stormy and full feeling. The dynamics range throughout from loud to soft and back to loud. Overall the piece is allegro with only the second movement being andante. As for the Piano Concerto No. 21 it begins quietly with a march then the tempo begins to brighten and a lyrical melody commences after, the solois t begins to play briefly, at that moment the orchestra joins again.The piece as a whole is allegro, with the second movement being andante like symphony No. 25. Symphony No. 25 and Piano Concerto No. 21 are very different, while one sounds dark and stormy the other is brighter and cheery. Although both are very famous pieces, Symphony No. 25 was featured in the opening of Amadeus; both pieces show Mozart’s talent and flamboyant attitude. He is a true genius.

Oedipus Rex Character Analysis - 1419 Words

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Essay on The Debate over Raising the Minimum Wage

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The Quintessential Manual to Case Study Method

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Conventional and Performance Testing Business Planning Activities

Question: Describe about the Conventional and Performance Testing for Business Planning Activities. Answer: Introduction The document covers the test plan for www.phonebook.com and is designed for the purpose of presenting a set of guidelines that will be followed by the QA testing team during the testing of the features of the web site. The document describes the planning activities and the test strategy that will be followed during the testing activities for the project. Intended Audience Project Manager Business Expert Subject Matter Experts Testing Lead Test Manager Test Engineers Performance testers Assumptions and Dependencies The build for testing will be provided to the team by the development team for carrying out the testing activities The test data that will be used in the testing processes will be ready by the text execution phase. The test environment required by the testing team will be provided and will be ready in advance before the testing activities will begin. Workstations along will the testing tools, hardware and software required for all the testing activities will be provided to the team. Scope In Scope Testing of the ability to make sure that the users are able to create account in the site www.phonebook.com Testing of the ability to make sure that the users are allowed to create more than one sheet in the phonebook and every single sheet can contain details of around 10000 contacts Testing of the ability to make sure that the users can log in to the web site and app with the help of valid set of credentials and are denied the ability to do in case of incorrect credentials. Testing of the ability to make sure that the phone book present in the phone and the account on the site are synced at all times. Testing of the ability to make sure that the users can share the sheer with other friends with the help of the email address of the friend. Testing of the ability to make sure that if the user has provided the read and write access to a friend then the same can make changes to the contact information of the user and in case of only the read access, the user will be able to only see the information. Testing of the ability to make sure that the users can select multiple sheets and any number of sheets to be synced without any limit on the same. Testing of the ability to make sure that the users are able to access and import the information from any CSV (Comma Separated Value) file. Testing of the ability to make sure that the users are able to export the sheet in the CSV file Out of Scope The functionalities that will be pre-existing in the web site will not be tested The hardware issues associated with the user devices will not be tested Test Planning The test activities will be carried out in a number of phases as planning phase followed by development phase then execution and then the closure phase. The first phase will include the test planning such as decision on the test team, roles and responsibilities, testing types, test scope and test strategy. The second phase will include the creation and development of the test data and test suites comprising of the test cases. It will then be followed by the execution phase which will include the execution of the test cases and logging of the defects that will be reported. The final phase will be the closure phase which will include the reporting activities. Test Strategy The test strategy that will be followed during the testing process would be Bottom-up test strategy. As per this strategy, each of the functionality and module will be tested from the lower end that is on an independent basis. It will then be tested as an integrated unit and then the system as a whole along with the connected components. The system testing will make sure that the system as a whole comprises of all the essential features and that the functioning of every component is correct. Functional Test Items Conventional Testing #. Test Phase Features to be tested Approx. no. of test cases Remarks 1 Sanity Test The testing team will perform the sanity test on the newly received build to make sure all the mandatory features are implemented in the build and it is okay to be tested It will include a maximum of 15 test cases The testing will be performed by the test team and the reporting will be done to the test manager and test lead 2 Integration Testing The different functionalities will be integrated together in the form of various modules and then tested to verify and validate the functionality of the individual feature and of the integrated module as well It will include a total of 50 test cases to be tested The testing will be performed by the test team and the reporting will be done to the test manager and test lead 3 Functional System Testing The functionalities that are listed in the scope along with the functionality of the system as a whole will be tested in this testing type It will include a total of 100 test cases The testing will be performed by the test team and the reporting will be done to the test manager and test lead 4 Regression Testing The defects that will be fixed by the development team will be tested to make sure that they are implemented correctly and also the existing functionalities will be tested to make sure that the changes have not impacted the existing functionalities All the defects fixed will be tested in this phase along with the 20 test cases covering the major functionalities The testing will be performed by the test team and the reporting will be done to the test manager and test lead 5 User Acceptance Testing The acceptance testing will be carried out by the end users and the customers to validate the business requirements and their implementation The testing team along with the end users will perform the testing Non Functional Test Items Performance Testing #. Test Phase Features to be tested Approx. no. of test cases Remarks 1 Stress Test This type of testing will be carried out by performance test engineers to validate the capacity of the functionalities in terms of the sheet handling, network requirements and likewise It will include a total of 40 test cases The testing will be performed by the test team and the reporting will be done to the test manager and test lead 2 Load testing This type of testing will be carried out by the performance test engineers to make sure that the functionalities behave correctly in case of the normal conditions and in anticipated peak loads as well such as more than 10000 contacts for a single sheet and likewise It will include a total of 35 test cases The testing will be performed by the test team and the reporting will be done to the test manager and test lead 3 Volume testing This type of testing will be carried out by the performance test engineers to make sure that the functionalities function as per the different database sizes and volumes It will include a total of 25 test cases The testing will be performed by the test team and the reporting will be done to the test manager and test lead Testing Approach Entry Criteria The entry criteria for all the types of testing that have been listed above will include the pre-requisites as the establishment of the test environment along with the readiness of the build that is required to be tested. Exit Criteria The exit criteria for all the testing types would include the complete execution of all the test cases along with the submission of the defect reports and status reports on the same. Defect Management Defect Categorization Severity of the defect Description of the defects under this category Examples of such defects Critical These defects will stop the functioning of the system as a whole and will also result in severe impacts such as missing of the deadlines due to inability of the features to be accessed Inability to login to www.phonebook.com Inability to open the web site at all on any device Urgent The defects will include the ones in which the entire application will be accessible but a major functionality will not be in an operate-able state Inability to view the phone book Inability to sync the phone book and the account Inability to retrieve the account details Moderate The defects will include the ones in which the entire application will be accessible but an important functionality will not be in an operate-able state and the reproducibility rate will not be 100% for such defects Inability to add contact information in more than one sheet Inability to access multiple sheets at one time Low The defects will include the ones in which the entire application will be accessible and there will be minor changes required in the application Spelling errors Incorrect alignment in certain text pieces Defect Metrics and Reporting Test metric Definition Purpose How to calculate Total number of defects These will be the defects that will be in the open state at the time of retrieval of the defect report The number of these defects will directly inform the stability of the functionalities and the system as a whole The number of defects with the status as open will be the total number of defects Defect status The defects status will be any one of the following as: Open: The defect filed by the testing team but not resolved by the development team Resolved: The defect correct and sent back to the testing team and has not be re-tested Closed: The defect has been resolved by the development team and has been validated by the testing team as well. Not a defect: The defect that has been reported by the testing team has been considered as not a defect due to a reason such as inability to be corrected The status will help the project teams to understand the changes that have been done and are required to be done with respect to the project functionalities and application as a whole The status and the defects under a particular status can be retrieved with the help of the testing tool Defect severity It will be the impact that will result due to the presence of the application and the set of functionalities that are present The severity level of the defect with severities as high, medium or low will provide an estimation on the effort that is required The severity and the defects under a particular level of severity can be retrieved with the help of the testing tool Final Test Summary Report The report will provide the total number of test cases that have passed that is the ones that do not have a defect associated with them and the ones that do The progress of the testing activities can be tracked with the help of this report Test case tracking sheet Defect Reports The total number of defects under every defect status and severity level along with the defect id, defect summary, defect description and other essential details The progress of the testing activities can be tracked with the help of this report It can be retrieved directly from the testing tool Test Reporting and Deliverables Sr. No. Report Content Frequency 1 Daily Testing Status report It will include the daily testing effort that will be put by every individual testing team member in terms of test cases created, executed and defect related activities Daily 2 Weekly Testing Status Report It will include the weekly testing effort that will be put by testing team as a whole in terms of test cases created, executed and defect related activities Weekly 3 Defect Report A complete list of the defects along with the ones that are in open state separately highlighted in the report. It can be retrieved from the testing tool itself Weekly 4 Monthly Testing Status Report It will include the monthly test effort details and the project status on the basis of number of open defects Monthly 5 Testing Completion Report It will be a closure report for the testing process which will include the complete account of all the testing activities that will be covered At the end of the test phase References Dae,. (2016). Test Plan Template. Retrieved 27 September 2016, from https://dae.etenders.in/tender_document/tender_297/PO_SECTION_DOCUMENT/sample_test_plan_template.pdf Probert, J. (2016). Test Planning. Retrieved 27 September 2016, from https://www.joshprobert.com/Testplan.pdf

The Impact of New and Emerging Technologies on IT Management

Table of Contents Introduction The Impact of Social Networks on IT Management The Impact of Green Technology on IT Management Impact of Mobile Devices on IT Management The Impact of Cloud Computing on IT Management Conclusion References Introduction Technological resources are very important in the success of modern business organizations. The needs and priorities of technology resource should guide the way technology resources are managed in an organization (Foster, 2003).Advertising We will write a custom report sample on The Impact of New and Emerging Technologies on IT Management specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More Some of the most important technology resources in an organization include data center facilities, computer software, computer hardware, and the staff responsible for managing technological resources. All the functions of management are needed in information technology management and therefore it is very essential for IT managers within a firm to be conversant with functions such as change management (Foster, 2003). The rapid increase in technological innovations has led to new technologies that have a significant impact on IT management. This paper will highlight the impact of new and emerging technologies on IT management. Technology resources are meant to create value within an organization and therefore organization should adopt new and emerging technologies to remain consistent in providing quality services to customers (Christensen, 1997). The modern business environment is very unpredictable and competitive with IT resources playing a significant role in improving the value chain. The applications used in organizations should therefore be fast, easy to maintain and at the same time easy to manage (Schwalbe, 2010). The modern management environment is automated with its efficiency depending on how the IT resources are managed. Servers, data storage systems and networks should be adjuste d according to market trends (Dogac, 1999). Technology providers are always coming up with products that converge technology resources within organizations. Modern IT resources are normally created in accordance with business strategies to enhance collaboration in the business environment. IT managers have the responsibility of implementing new technologies within the organization (Dogac, 1999). The integration and convergence of IT resources is not an easy task and therefore require new technologies to be achieved.Advertising Looking for report on business economics? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More The Impact of Social Networks on IT Management New and emerging technologies have had an impact on the way technology resources are managed in many organizations (Boughzala, 2010). The emergence of social networks has completely bypassed IT systems. Mobile computing is a modern technological trend that enables people to carry out some computer applications on their mobile phones. The main disadvantage of this new technology is that it can not facilitate some important and complex IT processes and applications. The number of people conducting business on their mobile phones has significantly increased in recent times. IT managers are now shifting to client virtualization in order to catch up with the current trend in mobile computing (Boughzala, 2010). Organizations have been forced to reorganize their IT infrastructure in order to provide their clients with what they need. This new trend of client virtualization has led to the disuse of servers in organizations which has left many IT managers worried. It is easy to create servers in a virtual environment but most of them end up falling because they are not used as regularly as possible (Ram, 2010). The Impact of Green Technology on IT Management Enterprise data in many organizations has been growing and this has been a major cause of concern for IT managers (Ram, 2010). There is need to cut down on the unstructured data because it is very costly to handle a large amount of data. Technologies such as automation of storage devices and data reduplication have been a welcome relief for IT managers. Most of the data in storage systems is underutilized and should therefore be stored in cheaper storage systems (Ram, 2010). The amount of energy used to run information technology systems is normally high and normally costs organizations a lot of money. Firms are now adopting Green IT that makes IT managers to be accountable for the amount of energy that IT systems consume (Foster, 2010). IT managers are now cautious when using energy and always look for ways of reducing energy costs in the IT department. Complex resource tracking is a new trend in IT management where energy usage is automated and is constantly monitored to maintain optimal usage (Foster, 2010). IT management has moved to another level where consumption is closely monitored. The use of social networks to communicate for business has made IT managers to come up with rules and regulations to guide their use (Ram, 2010). Many organizations have been forced to allow the use of social networks such as Facebook and Twitter in the workplace but IT managers have to monitor their use.Advertising We will write a custom report sample on The Impact of New and Emerging Technologies on IT Management specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More The new trends in web communications and social networking have been unified by IT managers to ensure that they have complete control over their use (Boughzala, 2010). Mobile and wireless applications have been adopted by many people but can not match the capacity of an IT system. IT managers have to take the responsibility of educating other employees on how the new technological trends should be integrated with the current systems to avoid conflicting interests (Ram, 2010). The cost of s upporting data centers has been increasing and therefore maintaining servers has become more expensive that the cost of servers. Componentized servers have changed IT management by ensuring that only the needed data is stored and processed at a particular time. IT managers no longer build what they do not need and this has helped a great deal in reducing the cost of supporting servers (Sofroniou, 2004). Users are constantly creating applications that need to be managed by IT managers before the systems are messed up. Cloud computing is a new technology that has given IT managers some focus and direction because they are now able to make proper decisions because users no longer dictate to IT managers the type of decisions to make regarding the type of technologies to buy and adopt (Sofroniou, 2004). Through cloud computing, the entire IT system is separated into a set of services by a private cloud. IT managers have to strike a balance between private and public clouds to ensure that they grow at the same level (Ram, 2010). The evolution of the IT infrastructure has been a great challenge for many IT managers because they have to ensure that all business applications work according to plan (Bird, 2010). The cloud and virtual technology has improved business applications according to modern trends. The best way for IT managers to improve business applications in their firms is to embrace the changes that come with the current environment. The evolution of the IT infrastructure has also had an impact on the way IT managers control business applications (Bird, 2010). The new technologies need to be updated and supported without any delays for them to be effective. The cost of maintaining the emerging technologies is very high and therefore IT managers have to come up with ways of ensuring that all IT support programs are economically sustainable (McNurlin, 2009).Advertising Looking for report on business economics? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More There has been a great change in IT management because the number of employees carrying personal devices to work has increased significantly. These employees expect to use their devices at work and this poses a great challenge to IT managers. This is an emerging trend where consumerisation of IT has become popular in many organizations (McNurlin, 2009). IT managers have a great responsibility of ensuring that corporate technology is not affected by consumer technology. Impact of Mobile Devices on IT Management Consumerization of IT has made IT managers to be on their toes because the modern workforce that is technology-savvy has influenced a cultural shift where workers expect efficient and quick IT systems and applications (O’Brien, 1999). The modern generation employees are used to mobile technologies and therefore expect the same at their workplace. IT managers are therefore forced to incorporate mobile computing with the stationary systems to keep in touch with modern tre nds. Cloud-based consumer applications are a potential security risk for IT systems (O’Brien, 1999). IT managers have to manage the impact that such application may have on the IT systems and applications. Security is a critical IT issue that IT managers have the responsibility of managing. Combining corporate IT systems with personal devices is very risky because some employees can use the advantage to interfere with very important data (Ram, 2010). IT managers have an extra responsibility of managing everything that is related to technology because of the potential security risks involved. The Impact of Cloud Computing on IT Management The design of modern IT infrastructure is in most cases determined by the amount of power that a data center consumes (Foster, 2003). The new IT gadgets consume a lot of power due to massive power cores resulting from high density data centers. Many IT managers are reluctant to adopt the cloud technology due to security reasons but that is no longer the case. The IT managers have realized that cloud technology is very vital in modern business development (Schwalbe, 2010). IT managers are even taking the initiative of educating other stakeholders within their organizations about the importance of adopting cloud technology. There are many success stories concerning the use of cloud technology that have made many IT managers to give it a try. Cloud computing is a current trend in the IT field that has enabled many organizations to access business services (Schwalbe, 2010). IT managers should be able to do more with fewer resources by being responsive and economic. Modern technologies such as cloud computing have made IT managers to be more agile. It is very expensive to invest in an IT infrastructure but this is no longer a problem for IT managers due to the new technologies (Ram, 2010). The IT landscape has completely changed due to convergence. The emerging mobile technologies such as broadband have had an impact on the way IT managers control business applications (Ram, 2010). Mobile technologies has introduced some flexibility in IT management. Conclusion Managing technology resources in an organization has become very demanding due to new and emerging technologies. IT managers have to ensure that the emerging technological trends are well managed according to the organization’s needs and priorities (Bird, 2010). New technologies have made IT managers to also focus on the consumption aspects of the IT infrastructure apart from monitoring its performance (Bird, 2010). Emerging technological trends such as cloud computing and consumerisation of IT have had a great impact on how technology resources are managed in business organizations. References Boughzala, I. (2010). Trends in enterprise knowledge management. New York, NY: John Wiley Sons. Bird, M. (2010). Modern management guide to information technology. New York, NY: Create Space. Christensen, C. (1997). The innovator’s dilemma: When new technologies cause great firms to fail. London: Harvard Business Press. Dogac, A. (1999). Current trends in data management technology. London: Idea Group Inc (IGC). Foster, I. (2003). The grid 2: Blueprint for a new computing infrastructure. New York, NY: Elsevier. McNurlin, B. (2009). Information systems management in practice. London: Prentice Hall. O’Brien, J. (1999). Management information systems – managing information technology in the internetworked enterprise. Boston: Irwin McGraw-Hill. Ram, C. (2010). Information technology for management. 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