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How might we... (Amazon)

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Amazon to expand to South East Asia through Singapore(2016) How might we is the method that describes the design problems in order to translate them into questions that are going to be further on answered. It helps us to make sure we are working on the right problem and also provides for adequate but not excessive scope for ideas to allow for innovation without leaving everyone wondering what exactly the goal is.  (Buchner, 2021) How might we enhance the security of our customers' data and protect their privacy? What is CyberSecurity(2019) The requirement for organizations to use Multi-Factor Authentication to secure customer data on Amazon is quite an important control. MFA enhances security by adding an extra form of authentication, which involves multiple methods of proving your identity, rather than just using a password. This usually consists of a piece of information that the user know, something that he or she possess and something that he or she is, for instance a password,...

GrabFood Design Thinking

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(Menon, 2020) What is Design Thinking? “ A human-centred innovation process that emphasizes observation, collaboration, fast learning, visualization of ideas, rapid concept prototyping, and concurrent business analysis”.(Jeanne Liedtka,2012) What Is GrabFood? GrabFood is a food delivery service operated by Grab, a Southeast Asian ride-hailing, delivery, and payment services company. GrabFood allows users to order food from a wide range of restaurants and eateries through a mobile app or website and have it delivered to their doorstep. Digital marketplaces such as GrabFood and GrabMart are especially susceptible to fraudulent payments. This kind of fraud, which is profitable for the perpetrators, entails purchasing and liquidating goods and services using passwords and payment information that has been stolen. For GrabFood, payment fraud resulted in large direct losses from chargebacks and investigation-related expenses. Grab improved its security procedures in an attempt to address th...

Wicked Problems in Modern City

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Problem definition Transportation poses a major challenge in contemporary urban areas, marked by a complicated mix of issues like traffic congestion, insufficient public transportation networks, and environmental worries (Litman, 2021). The rise in urban populations along with more people owning cars has caused traffic congestion on streets, leading to time wastage, air pollution, and economic inefficiencies (Gómez-Ibáñez, 2020). Moreover, the use of personal cars worsens social disparities, since the availability of transportation choices affects people's access to education, work, and healthcare services (Gutiérrez & Solá, 2019). Insufficient public transportation infrastructure exacerbates the problem, especially in low-income neighborhoods where people may face restricted options for affordable and dependable transit (Sundar & Wang, 2018). Dealing with the complex issue of transportation requires all-encompassing solutions that give importance to sustainable ways of get...

Mindests. Culture. Investors.

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Why Culture is important? ( Three Reasons Company Culture is Important for Your Business,B. Robison,2016 )      Culture is the mirror of a community or nation it is a crucial deciding factor in how different communities react, responds, and grow culture has a major role in the lives of people in society it gives a sense of being a part of a place in this world especially when everyone speaks the same language which is a direct result of how members of a community communicate, and it changes along with culture. You experience stability because of which you feel safe and secure. Most people feel the same way about culture as they do about their family. When two strangers share a culture, a connection is made instantly. States, regions, and cities are all connected by culture. There's no denying that your culture shapes your values, outlook on life, and impression of the world. Your culture even affects your feeling of humanity and interpersonal relationships. Culture serves...

Venturing - Effectuation in Action

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What is effectuation? (Effectuation. (n.d.). What is Effectuation? Effectuation 101. Effectuation.org ) Eff ectuation is a way of thinking and decision-making that is based on the idea that entrepreneurs create their future by taking action and making things happen. It is focused on creating opportunities and solving problems by using the resources that are available to you, rather than making predictions and trying to plan for the future. ‌ ( Stilwell,2023) Effectual logic happens in mind of an individual, where it provides a way of thinking about making decisions when non-predictive control is required. The effectual cycle represents the thinking process in a form used in creating products, markets, and ventures. It’s not a prescriptive “do this, do that” algorithm, but rather a set of heuristics that uniquely and universally apply to the challenges that entrepreneurs are bound to face. 1- Can effectuation also be used in companies? Or is it useful only for entrepreneurship?...

Where the good idea come from? How to generate more good ideas?

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Where the good idea come from? "Where Good Ideas Come From" explores how innovation happens in ways that everyone can understand. It says that good ideas usually don't just pop out of nowhere. Instead, they often start small and grow gradually. Think of it like planting a seed and watching it slowly become a big tree. The book talks about how important it is for people to connect and share their ideas. When people talk and work together, they create a network where ideas can flow and grow. This is like how friends share ideas and help each other solve problems. Another important point is that ideas need time to develop. Sometimes, it's not about coming up with a brilliant idea right away. It's about taking small steps and letting the idea grow over time. This is called having a "slow hunch." Overall, good ideas come from exploring new possibilities, sharing with others, and giving ideas time to develop. So, if you want to have more good ideas, it's i...