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Many businesses will need to invest money in specialist software programs so that a business can function properly. In many cases programs will be specifically made up for a certain business or they can use other software that will need to be paid for with license fees. A good example of this is the Microsoft Word package that many companies will need in order to create letters and other various documents, this package will have to be paid for. This can be bought in a number of ways such as for one system, for a specific number of systems or the online version which can be accessed by all the company and is usually the cheapest option. This software can be pirated very easily but companies doing so are breaking the law by not buying a license.

ASDA will buy software license to ensure they are on the safe side. This will also help them to make sure that their products are not being stole or sold illegally. They will invest money into specialist software so that it can be used in the corporate offices and help to work more efficiently. This will also help with team projects by the use of word which ASDA will more than likely have as it is the most popular choice form many busineses.

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It can cost a lot of money to protect and maintain technological resources for many companies. Many companies use legislation to protect them but will have to provide evidence that it’s their idea and that it’s being used unlawfully or has been. Business can use patents to stop their operations from being replicated and used without their permission. To do this the firstly will have to make sure that at the beginning their ideas are registered with the UK Intellectual Property office.

ASDA invest money when it comes to the protection of their technological resources, they also can use legislation to protect new ideas that they have to prove that it’s been copied or can be used without permission. ASDA can consider using a patent to protect other companies from copying their line of work but to do this they will need to register any ideas they have with the UK Intellectual Property office.

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insurance- all buildings including ASDA must have insurance so protection can be given to the company in case something happens it such as a flood, theft etc. depending on what type of insurance ASDA goes for and the amount they pay will depend on the policy that the business takes out. in asda there is a employers liability insurance which provides insurance incase any employers have to pay employees or their family as a result of an accidental death or an accident.
security- ASDA's building must be safely secured even when the employees have went home. they have employed staff to do security at night when nobody is there. not only do ASDA have security staff but they also have CCTV cameras which run 24/7 insuring that the if any incidents happens then it will be caught on camera.

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ASDA invest money when it comes to the protection of their technological resources, they also can use legislation to protect new ideas that they

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insurance- all buildings including ASDA must have insurance so protection can be given to the company in case something happens it such as a flood, theft etc. depending on what type of insurance ASDA goes for and the amount they pay will depend on the policy that the business takes out. in asda there is a employers liability insurance which provides insurance incase any employers have to pay employees or their family as a result of an accidental death or an accident.
security- ASDA's building must be safely secured even when the employees have went home. they have employed staff to do security at night when nobody is there. not only do ASDA have security staff but they also have CCTV cameras which run 24/7 insuring that the if any incidents happens then it will be caught on camera.

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the health and safety at work act requires organisations like ASDA to draw up policies and provisions for what should happen incase of an emergency within ASDA. so asda would ensure staff training is regularly in place such as evacuation training given clear instructions provided about what to do incase of a fire or another incident in the work place. regular aduits of health and safety must take place so that any new equipment in ASDA can be provided

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It can cost a lot of money to protect and maintain technological resources for many companies. Many companies use legislation to protect them but will have to provide evidence that it’s their idea and that it’s being used unlawfully or has been. Business can use patents to stop their operations from being replicated and used without their permission. To do this the firstly will have to make sure that at the beginning their ideas are registered with the UK Intellectual Property office.

ASDA invest money when it comes to the protection of their technological resources, they also can use legislation to protect new ideas that they have to prove that it’s been copied or can be used without permission. ASDA can consider using a patent to protect other companies from copying their line of work but to do this they will need to register any ideas they have with the UK Intellectual Property office.

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planned maintenance and refurbishment- all organisations need regular maintenance and updating. in asda all the machines must be regularly checked making sure they still work effectively. ASDA will cooperate and pay a maintenance company to come and help make sure all the tills, lights and refrigerators are still working properly. these companies are usually a 24 hour service which means if ASDA are having a difficulty then they will come in as soon as possible.  if the maintenance was taken place then the machines would break down meaning a reduction in production and may lead to a less profit. ASDA also needs building maintenance such as getting painters in to ensure the store is still looking well from the outside. ASDA also has cleaners to ensure the store is clean and safe inside and outside.

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Many businesses will need to invest money in specialist software programs so that a business can function properly. In many cases programs will be specifically made up for a certain business or they can use other software that will need to be paid for with license fees. A good example of this is the Microsoft Word package that many companies will need in order to create letters and other various documents, this package will have to be paid for. This can be bought in a number of ways such as for one system, for a specific number of systems or the online version which can be accessed by all the company and is usually the cheapest option. This software can be pirated very easily but companies doing so are breaking the law by not buying a license.

ASDA will buy software license to ensure they are on the safe side. This will also help them to make sure that their products are not being stole or sold illegally. They will invest money into specialist software so that it can be used in the corporate offices and help to work more efficiently. This will also help with team projects by the use of word which ASDA will more than likely have as it is the most popular choice form many busineses.

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Accumulated experience is what people have earned over the years of working. Employers will look at situations they have been in and how they have overcome these situations. Employees with more experience are likely to have a higher rate of pay than new staff or special working conditions. Business must make sure to give employees development skills but also that there is enough staff to carry out the operations of the company. Experienced employees can pass their knowledge and skills across to new employees over time during their job.

ASDA will want to hold onto employees for as long as they can as long as they are making an effort to help the business make profit. They will want employees to be able to work in many areas of the business. ASDA liked to have employees who are experienced because they are able to work more efficiently than other employees. ASDA will also make sure there are enough staff trained in other jobs in the company.

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Intellectual property is intangible property that is the result of creativity, such as patents, copyrights, etc. It refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.

For ASDA they will use intellectual property to make sure that all members get their ideas heard this way the can make sure employees are kept satisfied. Once this dealt with they will make sure sales are rising by adjusting operations making sure that customers are comfortable with changes. They will need to make son certain people can use these ideas and what they  be used for.

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Technological resources are systems and tools required to effectively produce or create a product or service. These include energy, information, people, software, files, capital and time. Technological resources aid production processes and service delivery in companies and organizations.

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equipment including ICT-  equipment is critical for profit and not for profit organisations alike.  many organisations  include information technology within their list of essential equipment, as both hardware (physical computer components)  and software  (computer programs) are becoming essential pieces of kit. in ASDA ICT is needed in the organisation, Asda have also got an online shopping site which has been running for 5 years, this is where people can order there shopping online and get it delivered to there door. From the homepage of he website you can access the on-line shopping site by clicking the 'Groceries to your door' link at the top of the home page. Another example is that When Asda are going to send bulk e-mails it is carried out by using a piece of software called WebMailServer. This is a web based application that allows Asda to do a mail merge into e-mails for example; e-mail addresses from the customer database can be merged with information the company wants to send to it's customers. The program also deals with responses to the mailing by directing e-mails to the appropriate department in the organisation.

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plant and machinery- in ASDA the plant within the company is having offices for those in higher management being able to deal with any paper work dealing with ordering products within the store and dealing with any payments and even pay slips etc. ASDA has warehouses all over the country storing their food.  the machinery within ASDA includes the cash registers which must be regularly updated ensuring that they can be used and the self scanners as well, by updating these and monitoring them carefully it will ensure that there will be less machinery breaking reducing the cost within the company.

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materials and waste- the materials that are needed by a business will very much depend on the type of operation it is running and the people working there. for example in ASDAs back store which includes all the products needed to the fill the shelves are sectioned into different sections allowing staff to know where to get everything. The bakery within ASDA will need raw materials such as flour and icing sugar etc  to have their baked goods on the shelves.
ASDA's waste could usually be recycled as it wouldn't be taking by the council. also aiming to cut down waste by the packaging, reduce plastic bags etc and reduce the waste of paper and printing.

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These are the resources a business needs so it can maintain in order to carry out it's activities.

buildings + facilities - any business must have a premises from where it can work from and in this case ASDA is situated all over the UK in the town centres allowing easy access for people who live in the town and for those who live in rural areas surrounding the town centre.
ASDA must have a customer service desk for those customers that have enquires about something relating to the store. in ASDA they have a canteen in the back of the shop for the employees and that their is drinking water available ensuring that the staffs needs are being met.