Dr. Dominic Lindner, Autor bei agile Companies

Bachelor thesis / master thesis 21. March 2021

Grounded theory for the bachelor thesis or master thesis

Grounded Theory is a social science approach to the systematic collection and evaluation of primarily qualitative data (interview transcripts, observation protocols) with the aim of generating theory. It is not a single method, but a series of interlocking processes (Source: Wikipedia ). I often notice that there is no direct literature on many new topics about digital change and therefore not through a normal one Literature analysis can be explored. So the researcher has to generate knowledge himself. Grounded theory can help here. What is the Grounded Theory? To this end, Bodendorf et al. (2010): The grounded theory is derived inductively through systematic collection and analysis of data related to the research object (Strauss and Corbin 1996, p. 7). Data collection, analysis and the emerging theory are arranged in a cycle that is run through several times as part of a research process. The following figure shows the control loop.…

Cloud computing 21. March 2021

Cloud providers – 5 tips to choose from

“In simple terms, cloud computing is the provision of computing services (servers, storage, databases, network components, software, analysis options and more) over the Internet (” the cloud “). Companies that offer these computing services are referred to as cloud providers and provide the Cloud computing services are usually billed based on usage, as you know it from calculating your water and electricity consumption in your home. ” (Source Microsoft ). In the course of digital transformation Cloud Computing is an often mentioned word. As already mentioned in an article on the risks of cloud computing, cloud computing requires a dependency on a cloud provider. This should therefore be carefully selected. In order to make this selection, I would like to give some tips on choosing a provider. 1. Accuracy of fit of the solution First and foremost, the cloud provider’s standard products should match your infrastructure and your requirements. Bear…

Internet of Things 21. March 2021

Risks and disadvantages of Industry 4.0

The term Industry 4.0 is on everyone’s lips. So shows one Telekom survey that among more than 500 executives almost 70% know and follow the term. 22% (of the 70%) thought they were following it intensively and 35% on the edge. However, if you look at the current situation in medium-sized companies, it shows Study by the Nuremberg Chamber of Industry and Commerce that German companies are following Industry 4.0 but are still waiting and waiting for it to be implemented. More than 70% of the 350 SMEs surveyed describe themselves as waiting or stated that they have not yet implemented any Industry 4.0 scenarios. Only 13% stated that they are currently starting their first attempts and 16.5% that they see themselves as pioneers. So it seems that the disadvantages of Industry 4.0 are deterring entrepreneurs. In addition to the many positive ones, there are of course also disadvantages of…

Cloud computing 21. March 2021

Opportunities and advantages of cloud computing

“It’s a trend that is gaining more and more followers in both the private and business sectors: outsourcing IT services such as data storage, computing power or application software so that you don’t have to work with your own hardware and software.” such a Article on Heise . Cloud computing is: “Generally the provision and use of IT infrastructure such as storage space, computing power or software via the Internet. The idea behind this is to make these IT infrastructures available via a computer network so that they do not have to be installed on local computers . ” (Hot ). Cloud computing is a hot topic, especially in medium-sized companies, and offers numerous opportunities and advantages. Already in mine Study on the digital workplace all participants showed that they were interested in the subject of the cloud. Therefore, this article discusses the opportunities and advantages of cloud computing. At…

Big data 21. March 2021

Big Data Risks – A Question of Implementation!

“Big data creates mixed feelings for many people. The economic opportunities are obvious. But the possibilities of abuse are also evident ( Computer week ) “. Big data is certainly more than just hype and brings numerous new opportunities with it. However, there are also many risks, which are discussed in this article.Reading tip: What is big data Big Data Risks: Monitoring An example can be found in the Computer week when looking for a perpetrator on the autobahn: “The investigators had installed cameras on seven relevant sections of the autobahn. These read in the license plates of all passing automobiles, including those of the vehicles being shot at. In April 2013, the police received reports of gunfire on trucks again within five days, a total of six. “Of course, this massive storage of data allows a high level of surveillance. The verdict of Computerwoche: “The evaluation of massive amounts…

Big data 21. March 2021

What does a data scientist do?

The large amount of data continues to grow. In fact, it is now being said that data is the new oil. At the same time, there is also a new job description. The name of the data scientist appears more and more. So says the portal SAS : “Anyone who knows how strategically important knowledge can be drawn from large amounts of data and can also convey this has a key position in the company as a consultant for top management.” But if you look at the job advertisements you will find a lot about it and you ask yourself: What does a data scientist do? This article is intended to provide information. Reading tip: What is big data What should a data scientist be able to do? If you look at the job advertisements, a data scientist should usually be able to do the following: Analytical talent Expertise communication…

Bachelor thesis / master thesis 21. March 2021

Tips on the quantitative survey and evaluation method

In my research, in addition to a group discussion, I also collected the data. I carried out a quantitative survey for this. This is used for the quick collection of data that I have in the Round tables could evaluate together with the participants. In this article, I’ll give you some tips on how to do this. The following sections are taken from and quoted from my doctorate. Advantages and pilot test The advantage is that a high mass can be achieved quickly. The links to the questionnaire can be distributed specifically to already known participants and recommendations in their networks. In contrast to direct methods such as telephone interviews, the layout and design of the questionnaire is very important, as the researcher cannot provide explanations (Porst 2014). For example, a question can be misinterpreted. For this reason, my questionnaires were always tested with 5 pilot people, who then sent…

Cloud computing 21. March 2021

Risks and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing

“Cloud computing includes technologies and business models to make IT resources available dynamically and to bill their use according to flexible payment models. Instead of operating IT resources, for example servers or applications, in the company’s own data centers, these are demand-oriented and flexible in the form of a service-based business model available over the Internet or an intranet. ” (Source Gabler Lexicon ). As a trend term, cloud computing seems to offer endless possibilities, but it also offers numerous risks and disadvantages, which will be discussed in this article. At the end I will also show a further article on the opportunities of cloud computing. Work pace depends on the internet Of course, if you work in the cloud, you work online. Working online inevitably means that you need a fast internet connection. Even if our government is currently negotiating the expansion of broadband, in many rural areas there…

Bachelor thesis / master thesis 21. March 2021

7 tips for bachelor and master theses

During the course of my doctorate, I supervised numerous bachelor and master theses. Learned a lot from the point of view of a supervisor and summarized these tips for your bachelor thesis and master thesis for you. Overall, I believe that with the help of these 7 key points you can be very successful in your work. In the following you will find tips for your bachelor and master thesis! 1. You don’t have to win a Nobel Prize! I often notice that many students set very high goals. On the one hand, everything should be analyzed, improved and packed into a framework that helps every industry and every person in Germany and, better still, the world. With these high goals, the work becomes increasingly vague in the end, since you only have 30-60 pages available. Therefore, limit the topic strongly and remember: less is more! Reading tip: Find topic…

Internet of Things 21. March 2021

Advantages of Industry 4.0 – more than just a marketing term?

“Industry 4.0 is a marketing term that is also used in science communication and stands for a” future project “by the German Federal Government” ( Gabler Lexicon ). This so-called fourth industrial revolution does not yet seem to be comprehensively understood. This is why German companies are currently still reluctant. That’s what she says Bitkom study : “Industry 4.0 has reached the economy, but companies are still reluctant to invest in innovative digital technologies for networked production and products.” For this reason, possible advantages of Industry 4.0 are to be highlighted and argued in this article. On the basis of these, the considerations about Industry 4.0 can be further cited. Now I will show you a few selected advantages of Industry 4.0. Reading tip: What is Industry 4.0 Transparency and communication The various interfaces and reports as well as the real-time notifications through, among other things, RFID chips, can create…