Author Question: List five of the eight technical limitations of mobile computing. What will be an ideal ... (Read 59 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

List five of the eight technical limitations of mobile computing.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the four characteristics of knowledge that make it unlike other organizational assets?

What will be an ideal response?

kaykay69 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Limitations mentioned in the textbook include insufficient bandwidth, security standards, power consumption, transmission interferences, GPS accuracy, potential health hazards, human-computer interface, and complexity.

Answer to Question 2

Extraordinary leverage and increasing returns. Knowledge is not subject to diminishing returns. When it is used, it is not decreased (or depleted); rather, it is increased (or improved). Its consumers can add to it, thus increasing its value.
Fragmentation, leakage, and the need to refresh. As knowledge grows, it branches and fragments. Knowledge is dynamic; it is information in action. Thus, an organization must continually refresh its knowledge base to maintain it as a source of competitive advantage.
Uncertain value. It is difficult to estimate the impact of an investment in knowledge. There are too many intangible aspects that cannot be easily quantified.
Value of sharing. It is difficult to estimate the value of sharing one's knowledge or even who will benefit most from it.