This document contains a literature review and survey results on the topic of humans versus technology. The survey polled 10 respondents on their views about technology's impact. Most respondents agreed that technology use is increasing and is making lives more stressful. While technology provides benefits and makes some work easier, most felt humans are still more efficient than machines. The majority view is that technology should be controlled by humans and not dominate their lives.
The document discusses the rise of transdisciplinary fields and skills in the modern workforce. It notes that technological change is exponential, resulting in rapid progress. Jobs are becoming more specialized but also requiring cross-disciplinary skills. Examples are given of job mergers in fields like wind energy and digital forensics that integrate skills from multiple areas. Education must also become more integrated, with examples given of technical college programs combining areas like engineering, electronics and mechanics. Younger generations, especially those not affected by the digital divide, are already learning transdisciplinarily through activities like modifying video games and online communities of practice. Their skills in areas like remixing media could be harnessed to help create tomorrow's workforce.
This document summarizes the key findings from the Mortimer Spinks and ComputerWeekly Women in Technology Survey 2015, which collected responses from over 4,000 technology professionals. It finds that women make up just 14% of the average technology team, though both men and women report being happy in their tech careers. While career progression appears balanced between genders, there are some differences, such as fewer women describing themselves as senior team members and more as mid-level or junior. The industry remains deeply gender imbalanced. The survey aims to better understand these issues and promote discussion around improving diversity.
The document provides demographic information about participants in the Women in Technology Survey:
- 34% of participants were women, up 50% from the previous year.
- Most participants have worked in tech for 8-20 years, with about a third having more than 20 years experience.
- 69% work in permanent roles while 31% are contractors. Women represent 14% of the average tech team.
- Job satisfaction is very high, with 95% of women and 94% of men reporting that they are happy to have a career in tech.
- Women are more likely to describe themselves at junior or mid-level roles, while men describe themselves as more senior. Fewer women reach C-level positions.
An expanding and expansive view of computing researchNAVER Engineering
My recent service for five years as the Assistant Director of the US National Science Foundation leading the Directorate of Computer and Information Science and Engineering has afforded me a broad view of computing research and education. The field of computing is in the midst of another “golden age” and is also at another nexus point – a point of change – where future research directions, and new ways in which research will be done, are coming into focus.
In this talk we will discuss these current and future CS research topics and trends, placing them in the context of the longer-term evolution of our field. We will also discuss computer science education (at several levels), as well as the forces that promise to disrupt not just computer science education, but higher education more broadly.
IRJET- Quadrant Analysis of Delphi based Technology Related Anxiety Study at ...IRJET Journal
This document discusses a study that used the Delphi technique and quadrant analysis to understand technology-related anxiety. The study surveyed 80 participants about their technology usage and its impact on their work and personal lives. Quadrant analysis was used to analyze the survey responses and establish agreement or disagreement on how technology affects quality of life and causes stress and anxiety. Specifically, the analysis examined responses to questions about technology dependency in work and daily life, exposure time, irritability from social media, disrupted focus, lack of sleep, isolation, and the relationship between tech usage and depression. The goal of the study was to validate perceptions of how excessive technology usage can deteriorate quality of life and mental well-being.
To study the impact of technology on psychologyshweta2804
This document is a project submitted by Shweta Adatia to the University of Mumbai to study the impact of technology on human psychology. It includes an introduction, literature review, analysis of the positive and negative impacts of social media and online gaming on psychology, and how the brain neurotransmitter dopamine influences feelings of addiction. The project was conducted under the guidance of Assistant Professor Abhijeet Mohite at Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management.
In our research, we work to understand how people feel about the expansion of robots in different employment areas, and what factors influence their feelings. Mainly we aim to discover what factors influence people‟s opinions on robots.
The widely publicized views about robotics and artificial intelligence come to opposite conclusions. One being the idea that increased development of artificial intelligence and robots may lead to a situation of mass unemployment. The other more optimistic one being that the fear of job loss is unwarranted because a displacement and reposition of employment is what will ensue. There are also more contemporary views such as the following, to accelerate the development of robots and AI while maintaining employment opportunities at the same time, it is necessary to upgrade human capital.
The results of our research show that males have a more positive view about robots than females. People who found out about robots via scientific readings are also more likely to have a positive opinion about them than those who found out about robots via media. Furthermore, people who were personally exposed to robots or who had heard about them from friends are less likely to have a negative opinion about them than those who found out the information via scientific readings. The results also show that the more interested a person is in science and technology, the more likely he or she will have a positive view of robots.
We did not discover significant correlation between peoples‟ view about robots and their country of origin, also their age was not a significant determinate. We included further descriptive questions in our study pertaining to where respondents believe robots should be used as well as where robots should not be used. The majority of responses were in the fields of manufacturing and education. From this we draw that as of now, most people cannot accept the use of robots within social interaction due to either personal fears or lack of trust.
The technology is one of the fastest growing industries. This paper illustrates just how and why the lack of diversity in the technology industry affects individuals in the real world as well as in education. This paper expresses why diversity in the tech industry should be addressed and how the lack of it begins to trickle into our education system.
The document discusses the rise of transdisciplinary fields and skills in the modern workforce. It notes that technological change is exponential, resulting in rapid progress. Jobs are becoming more specialized but also requiring cross-disciplinary skills. Examples are given of job mergers in fields like wind energy and digital forensics that integrate skills from multiple areas. Education must also become more integrated, with examples given of technical college programs combining areas like engineering, electronics and mechanics. Younger generations, especially those not affected by the digital divide, are already learning transdisciplinarily through activities like modifying video games and online communities of practice. Their skills in areas like remixing media could be harnessed to help create tomorrow's workforce.
This document summarizes the key findings from the Mortimer Spinks and ComputerWeekly Women in Technology Survey 2015, which collected responses from over 4,000 technology professionals. It finds that women make up just 14% of the average technology team, though both men and women report being happy in their tech careers. While career progression appears balanced between genders, there are some differences, such as fewer women describing themselves as senior team members and more as mid-level or junior. The industry remains deeply gender imbalanced. The survey aims to better understand these issues and promote discussion around improving diversity.
The document provides demographic information about participants in the Women in Technology Survey:
- 34% of participants were women, up 50% from the previous year.
- Most participants have worked in tech for 8-20 years, with about a third having more than 20 years experience.
- 69% work in permanent roles while 31% are contractors. Women represent 14% of the average tech team.
- Job satisfaction is very high, with 95% of women and 94% of men reporting that they are happy to have a career in tech.
- Women are more likely to describe themselves at junior or mid-level roles, while men describe themselves as more senior. Fewer women reach C-level positions.
An expanding and expansive view of computing researchNAVER Engineering
My recent service for five years as the Assistant Director of the US National Science Foundation leading the Directorate of Computer and Information Science and Engineering has afforded me a broad view of computing research and education. The field of computing is in the midst of another “golden age” and is also at another nexus point – a point of change – where future research directions, and new ways in which research will be done, are coming into focus.
In this talk we will discuss these current and future CS research topics and trends, placing them in the context of the longer-term evolution of our field. We will also discuss computer science education (at several levels), as well as the forces that promise to disrupt not just computer science education, but higher education more broadly.
IRJET- Quadrant Analysis of Delphi based Technology Related Anxiety Study at ...IRJET Journal
This document discusses a study that used the Delphi technique and quadrant analysis to understand technology-related anxiety. The study surveyed 80 participants about their technology usage and its impact on their work and personal lives. Quadrant analysis was used to analyze the survey responses and establish agreement or disagreement on how technology affects quality of life and causes stress and anxiety. Specifically, the analysis examined responses to questions about technology dependency in work and daily life, exposure time, irritability from social media, disrupted focus, lack of sleep, isolation, and the relationship between tech usage and depression. The goal of the study was to validate perceptions of how excessive technology usage can deteriorate quality of life and mental well-being.
To study the impact of technology on psychologyshweta2804
This document is a project submitted by Shweta Adatia to the University of Mumbai to study the impact of technology on human psychology. It includes an introduction, literature review, analysis of the positive and negative impacts of social media and online gaming on psychology, and how the brain neurotransmitter dopamine influences feelings of addiction. The project was conducted under the guidance of Assistant Professor Abhijeet Mohite at Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management.
In our research, we work to understand how people feel about the expansion of robots in different employment areas, and what factors influence their feelings. Mainly we aim to discover what factors influence people‟s opinions on robots.
The widely publicized views about robotics and artificial intelligence come to opposite conclusions. One being the idea that increased development of artificial intelligence and robots may lead to a situation of mass unemployment. The other more optimistic one being that the fear of job loss is unwarranted because a displacement and reposition of employment is what will ensue. There are also more contemporary views such as the following, to accelerate the development of robots and AI while maintaining employment opportunities at the same time, it is necessary to upgrade human capital.
The results of our research show that males have a more positive view about robots than females. People who found out about robots via scientific readings are also more likely to have a positive opinion about them than those who found out about robots via media. Furthermore, people who were personally exposed to robots or who had heard about them from friends are less likely to have a negative opinion about them than those who found out the information via scientific readings. The results also show that the more interested a person is in science and technology, the more likely he or she will have a positive view of robots.
We did not discover significant correlation between peoples‟ view about robots and their country of origin, also their age was not a significant determinate. We included further descriptive questions in our study pertaining to where respondents believe robots should be used as well as where robots should not be used. The majority of responses were in the fields of manufacturing and education. From this we draw that as of now, most people cannot accept the use of robots within social interaction due to either personal fears or lack of trust.
The technology is one of the fastest growing industries. This paper illustrates just how and why the lack of diversity in the technology industry affects individuals in the real world as well as in education. This paper expresses why diversity in the tech industry should be addressed and how the lack of it begins to trickle into our education system.
Ift ffor delltechnologies_human-machine_070717_readerhigh-resRafael Villas B
The document discusses emerging technologies that will impact society by 2030, including robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality, and cloud computing. It states that these technologies will underpin new human-machine partnerships where humans and machines leverage their complementary strengths. Specifically, the technologies will enhance daily activities through coordinating resources and in-the-moment learning. This will reshape expectations for work and require organizations to adapt to the expanding capabilities of human-machine teams.
Technology and human life cannot be separated. We use technology in our daily life to travel, to communicate, to learn and more. However technology has also caused us concerns. Its poor application has results into serious threat to our lives and society. So we have conducted a survey to see its effect in our lives
The document discusses the author's internship at Orchestra Technology, a technology company that provides services and products to help customers manage and optimize network performance. Through independent projects, the internship helped the author gain experience in data sciences, telecommunications networks, and leadership skills by assisting new interns. The organization strives to serve as a virtual extension for customers and seamlessly complete projects. The internship further enhanced the author's knowledge in data extraction, processing, and analysis fields.
In preparing for impact of emerging technologies on tomorrow’s aMalikPinckney86
In preparing for impact of emerging technologies on tomorrow’s adaptability, recourse, and employment, the cliché‐ ‘Change, the evident constant’ seems to be the answer to this adaptive process!
If we are changing, we are growing. If we are not growing, then we are not living. Thence, it is important that we keep changing/adapting to the technological requirements being driven by the newer innovations. In the age and era of the human quest for knowledge and the desire to unfold the mysteries of nature (which is always self‐challenging), technology and human life cannot be separated. Technology brings with it both shades: positive and negative.
Society seems to have a cyclical dependence on technology. We use technology inadvertently in all walks of our life; depend on technology in our daily life and our needs and demands for technology keep on rising. In a way, so as to say, are now shackled in the chains of the same. We use technology to travel, to learn, to communicate, to work, and to live in comfort. Come to think of it, I guess, there is no act of human kind today, where technology does not intrude or is not depended on us!! The advancements in the field of technology and its deployment to serve humankind (as per design and intent) was a good idea, but getting tied up in knots of it has also caused us concerns, besides the phenomenon of cyclic upset it brings with itself, in the process of its evolution. The biggest challenge looking at us in our faces is to determine the type of future we need to have and then create relevant technologies which will simplify the way we do things.[1]
Besides the plethora of challenges, which poor application/ misuse of technology and its over‐dependence pose to human kinds, the one I would like to focus on in this note is the impact of technological development/evolution on employment and education empowerment. Technological
innovation will squeeze many people in the short term but will lead to overall higher levels of wealth in the long term. This period of uncomfortable maladjustment and dangerous concentrations of wealth to a handful of a lucky few can be minimized if educational leaders accelerate the changes necessary to adapt.
Vividly, there are many examples of technological advances, which have upset employment, prior to creating more opportunities by virtue of its proper deployment. As I mentioned, the relationship between human and technology is cyclical. The travel agents closed shops when web enabled applications got popular. Train tickets, cinema hall ticket bookings, airline ticketing, and paying bills got so much simpler, but many (offering agent services) lost their jobs. Cyclic as I mentioned, these applications returned the jobs to human but only to the adaptive and skilled, in the form of employment opportunities, in the form of call centers, data centers, research and customer support, and service in the applied fields connected to the application. Even an article in Fortune Ma ...
technology companies invest in technology investment choices,How many technology companies are there in the world,vision of technology,How information technology works ,Motive of investing
This document analyzes and compares the financial performance of two hotel chains in Oman, AL BATNAH Hotels and GULF hotels, over a four year period from 2015-2018. It includes an introduction to the companies and industry trends. Various financial metrics and ratios are calculated such as gross profit, debt to equity, current ratio, and cash flow. An Altman Z-score analysis finds that AL BATNAH is financially stable while GULF is at risk of bankruptcy. A SWOT analysis is also provided for each company. Overall, the document concludes that while both companies face challenges, GULF is performing relatively better and would be a better investment option.
This document provides an overview of a study on the impact of motivation on employee job performance at Oman Air Company. It includes sections on the background, rationale, research questions and objectives, implications and limitations of the study. The literature review discusses theories of motivation like Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Herzberg's two-factor theory. It also covers different evaluation methods and criteria. The document will analyze data collected from Oman Air employees through interviews to understand the relationship between motivation and job performance.
This document discusses employee training and development at Oman Air. It finds that while Oman has emphasized training its public sector workers, training programs could be more strategic and integrated across organizations. Support from management is important for effective training transfer. Studies show training improves job satisfaction, motivation, and performance when the work environment supports learning application. High staff satisfaction reduces turnover and increases loyalty, competition and revenues. Overall, strategic training with management support can boost individual and organizational performance at Oman Air.
Wardah exploring the factors influencing omani students academic achievemen...MahadRasheed
This document discusses factors influencing the academic achievements of Omani students in higher education. It begins by noting varied performance levels among Omani students and the need to examine this issue further. The document then outlines its objectives to analyze performance levels, identify influencing factors, and evaluate the benefits and challenges of those factors. A literature review examines performance patterns and differences between male and female students. Several factors are identified that can influence achievements, such as early education quality, gender biases, motivation levels, English language abilities, classroom environments, social circles, home lives, and access to counseling. The document proposes a methodology using questionnaires, interviews with 30 students, and a descriptive research design to analyze this issue further.
Human: Thank you
This document is a student report on SMEs and economic development in Oman. It includes an introduction discussing the importance of SMEs, followed by sections on the rationale, research questions, objectives, and literature review. The methodology discusses using surveys and interviews to collect data on market entry strategies used by SMEs in Oman. Key findings include that SMEs contribute significantly to job creation and GDP in Oman, facing challenges such as lack of financing and skills. The conclusion states SMEs are important to Oman's economy but contributions are below potential, and government support is needed for skills development and access to credit.
This document discusses employee training and development at Oman Air. It finds that while Oman has emphasized training in the public sector, training programs lack coordination and integration. Training is often ad hoc rather than based on strategic plans. Management support for training is also inconsistent. The document recommends developing an integrated training framework aligned with organizational goals, with clear budgets and management commitment. Prioritizing strategic training, evaluating impact, and creating a supportive culture for applying new skills could improve training effectiveness at Oman Air.
Impact of compensation on employee motivation at petroleum development omanMahadRasheed
The document discusses the impact of compensation on employee motivation at Petroleum Development Oman. It notes that compensation plays a key role in motivating employees and improving performance. The company provides competitive compensation which increases employee satisfaction and drives them to perform beyond individual goals for the good of the company. The research aims to analyze how compensation affects employee performance and satisfaction levels at Petroleum Development Oman. It finds that compensation positively impacts motivation and productivity, and concludes the company has effective compensation practices that enhance employee satisfaction.
The document discusses the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and its use in evaluating securities and predicting expected returns based on systematic risk (beta). It analyzes stocks listed on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM30) index in Oman to evaluate securities based on their beta values and determine appropriate expected returns. Prior research studies on CAPM are also reviewed that test the model in various markets, with mixed results regarding CAPM's ability to fully explain returns based on beta alone.
This document discusses brand equity and brand management across geographic boundaries. It examines how brands can build and maintain value across different markets and regions. Managing brands globally requires marketing programs that create consistent brand perceptions worldwide while also recognizing differences between local markets. The conclusion emphasizes that developing strong customer-based brand value takes time and effort, including building brand recognition, logos, and messaging that communicate brand meaning clearly without confusing customers. Maintaining existing customers is also important for promoting the brand and creating trust for new customers.
The document provides a financial model for an online labor services business in Oman. The business will provide services like home shifting, cleaning, gardening, maid services, AC repair, and laundry. It will be initially operated as a partnership with total project costs of OMR 55,000 financed fully by partner capital. The financial projections show revenues growing annually at 3% and expenses at 2%, resulting in net income increasing from 20% in year one to 25% in year five. The breakeven point is estimated to be 2 years and 1 month.
How Barcodes Can Be Leveraged Within Odoo 17Celine George
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Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
Ift ffor delltechnologies_human-machine_070717_readerhigh-resRafael Villas B
The document discusses emerging technologies that will impact society by 2030, including robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality, and cloud computing. It states that these technologies will underpin new human-machine partnerships where humans and machines leverage their complementary strengths. Specifically, the technologies will enhance daily activities through coordinating resources and in-the-moment learning. This will reshape expectations for work and require organizations to adapt to the expanding capabilities of human-machine teams.
Technology and human life cannot be separated. We use technology in our daily life to travel, to communicate, to learn and more. However technology has also caused us concerns. Its poor application has results into serious threat to our lives and society. So we have conducted a survey to see its effect in our lives
The document discusses the author's internship at Orchestra Technology, a technology company that provides services and products to help customers manage and optimize network performance. Through independent projects, the internship helped the author gain experience in data sciences, telecommunications networks, and leadership skills by assisting new interns. The organization strives to serve as a virtual extension for customers and seamlessly complete projects. The internship further enhanced the author's knowledge in data extraction, processing, and analysis fields.
In preparing for impact of emerging technologies on tomorrow’s aMalikPinckney86
In preparing for impact of emerging technologies on tomorrow’s adaptability, recourse, and employment, the cliché‐ ‘Change, the evident constant’ seems to be the answer to this adaptive process!
If we are changing, we are growing. If we are not growing, then we are not living. Thence, it is important that we keep changing/adapting to the technological requirements being driven by the newer innovations. In the age and era of the human quest for knowledge and the desire to unfold the mysteries of nature (which is always self‐challenging), technology and human life cannot be separated. Technology brings with it both shades: positive and negative.
Society seems to have a cyclical dependence on technology. We use technology inadvertently in all walks of our life; depend on technology in our daily life and our needs and demands for technology keep on rising. In a way, so as to say, are now shackled in the chains of the same. We use technology to travel, to learn, to communicate, to work, and to live in comfort. Come to think of it, I guess, there is no act of human kind today, where technology does not intrude or is not depended on us!! The advancements in the field of technology and its deployment to serve humankind (as per design and intent) was a good idea, but getting tied up in knots of it has also caused us concerns, besides the phenomenon of cyclic upset it brings with itself, in the process of its evolution. The biggest challenge looking at us in our faces is to determine the type of future we need to have and then create relevant technologies which will simplify the way we do things.[1]
Besides the plethora of challenges, which poor application/ misuse of technology and its over‐dependence pose to human kinds, the one I would like to focus on in this note is the impact of technological development/evolution on employment and education empowerment. Technological
innovation will squeeze many people in the short term but will lead to overall higher levels of wealth in the long term. This period of uncomfortable maladjustment and dangerous concentrations of wealth to a handful of a lucky few can be minimized if educational leaders accelerate the changes necessary to adapt.
Vividly, there are many examples of technological advances, which have upset employment, prior to creating more opportunities by virtue of its proper deployment. As I mentioned, the relationship between human and technology is cyclical. The travel agents closed shops when web enabled applications got popular. Train tickets, cinema hall ticket bookings, airline ticketing, and paying bills got so much simpler, but many (offering agent services) lost their jobs. Cyclic as I mentioned, these applications returned the jobs to human but only to the adaptive and skilled, in the form of employment opportunities, in the form of call centers, data centers, research and customer support, and service in the applied fields connected to the application. Even an article in Fortune Ma ...
technology companies invest in technology investment choices,How many technology companies are there in the world,vision of technology,How information technology works ,Motive of investing
This document analyzes and compares the financial performance of two hotel chains in Oman, AL BATNAH Hotels and GULF hotels, over a four year period from 2015-2018. It includes an introduction to the companies and industry trends. Various financial metrics and ratios are calculated such as gross profit, debt to equity, current ratio, and cash flow. An Altman Z-score analysis finds that AL BATNAH is financially stable while GULF is at risk of bankruptcy. A SWOT analysis is also provided for each company. Overall, the document concludes that while both companies face challenges, GULF is performing relatively better and would be a better investment option.
This document provides an overview of a study on the impact of motivation on employee job performance at Oman Air Company. It includes sections on the background, rationale, research questions and objectives, implications and limitations of the study. The literature review discusses theories of motivation like Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Herzberg's two-factor theory. It also covers different evaluation methods and criteria. The document will analyze data collected from Oman Air employees through interviews to understand the relationship between motivation and job performance.
This document discusses employee training and development at Oman Air. It finds that while Oman has emphasized training its public sector workers, training programs could be more strategic and integrated across organizations. Support from management is important for effective training transfer. Studies show training improves job satisfaction, motivation, and performance when the work environment supports learning application. High staff satisfaction reduces turnover and increases loyalty, competition and revenues. Overall, strategic training with management support can boost individual and organizational performance at Oman Air.
Wardah exploring the factors influencing omani students academic achievemen...MahadRasheed
This document discusses factors influencing the academic achievements of Omani students in higher education. It begins by noting varied performance levels among Omani students and the need to examine this issue further. The document then outlines its objectives to analyze performance levels, identify influencing factors, and evaluate the benefits and challenges of those factors. A literature review examines performance patterns and differences between male and female students. Several factors are identified that can influence achievements, such as early education quality, gender biases, motivation levels, English language abilities, classroom environments, social circles, home lives, and access to counseling. The document proposes a methodology using questionnaires, interviews with 30 students, and a descriptive research design to analyze this issue further.
Human: Thank you
This document is a student report on SMEs and economic development in Oman. It includes an introduction discussing the importance of SMEs, followed by sections on the rationale, research questions, objectives, and literature review. The methodology discusses using surveys and interviews to collect data on market entry strategies used by SMEs in Oman. Key findings include that SMEs contribute significantly to job creation and GDP in Oman, facing challenges such as lack of financing and skills. The conclusion states SMEs are important to Oman's economy but contributions are below potential, and government support is needed for skills development and access to credit.
This document discusses employee training and development at Oman Air. It finds that while Oman has emphasized training in the public sector, training programs lack coordination and integration. Training is often ad hoc rather than based on strategic plans. Management support for training is also inconsistent. The document recommends developing an integrated training framework aligned with organizational goals, with clear budgets and management commitment. Prioritizing strategic training, evaluating impact, and creating a supportive culture for applying new skills could improve training effectiveness at Oman Air.
Impact of compensation on employee motivation at petroleum development omanMahadRasheed
The document discusses the impact of compensation on employee motivation at Petroleum Development Oman. It notes that compensation plays a key role in motivating employees and improving performance. The company provides competitive compensation which increases employee satisfaction and drives them to perform beyond individual goals for the good of the company. The research aims to analyze how compensation affects employee performance and satisfaction levels at Petroleum Development Oman. It finds that compensation positively impacts motivation and productivity, and concludes the company has effective compensation practices that enhance employee satisfaction.
The document discusses the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and its use in evaluating securities and predicting expected returns based on systematic risk (beta). It analyzes stocks listed on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM30) index in Oman to evaluate securities based on their beta values and determine appropriate expected returns. Prior research studies on CAPM are also reviewed that test the model in various markets, with mixed results regarding CAPM's ability to fully explain returns based on beta alone.
This document discusses brand equity and brand management across geographic boundaries. It examines how brands can build and maintain value across different markets and regions. Managing brands globally requires marketing programs that create consistent brand perceptions worldwide while also recognizing differences between local markets. The conclusion emphasizes that developing strong customer-based brand value takes time and effort, including building brand recognition, logos, and messaging that communicate brand meaning clearly without confusing customers. Maintaining existing customers is also important for promoting the brand and creating trust for new customers.
The document provides a financial model for an online labor services business in Oman. The business will provide services like home shifting, cleaning, gardening, maid services, AC repair, and laundry. It will be initially operated as a partnership with total project costs of OMR 55,000 financed fully by partner capital. The financial projections show revenues growing annually at 3% and expenses at 2%, resulting in net income increasing from 20% in year one to 25% in year five. The breakeven point is estimated to be 2 years and 1 month.
How Barcodes Can Be Leveraged Within Odoo 17Celine George
In this presentation, we will explore how barcodes can be leveraged within Odoo 17 to streamline our manufacturing processes. We will cover the configuration steps, how to utilize barcodes in different manufacturing scenarios, and the overall benefits of implementing this technology.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 2
LITERATURE REVIEW ............................................................................................................... 2
DISCUSSION OF RESULTS......................................................................................................... 3
CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................... 5
BIBLIOGRAPHY........................................................................................................................... 6
QUESTIONNAIRE ........................................................................................................................ 7
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INTRODUCTION
Human is one of the most powerful creatures of the universe. To learn more and strive for the best
is always the priority of human. We are now heading towards the most technical era of all times.
Recent inventions of some smart tools and gadgets have made us dependent to technology. We
while using the tools are now becoming tools ourselves. Today technology is growing so fast and
this rapid development in the Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology and Robotics is now proving
as a threat to humanity. The smart tools have made the life of humans more stressful and
depressive. At the same way there are some amazing benefits of technology to the humans in every
aspect of life.
This research has been done in order to know the influence of technology on humans. To know, is
technology the reason behind making our professional lives more stressful and depressed? Also,
the impact of technology on the people of Oman will be evaluated in this research.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Paul Armstrong discussed the present condition of humans and the technology globaly, in an
interview on technology versus humans. According to him, development in the technology is
exponentially increasing beyond the limits and soon there will be some robots and gadget who will
be like humans. More he said, at that time humans must decide if they want to merge with the
machines or not (Frobes, 2016). That is one of the most alarming situations for humans. Later on he
claimed that the clouds we are using today are basically the brain extenders. There will be wearable
brain extenders in the future and humans will not imagine being without these extenders. Similarly,
in five more years voice control will be in trend and typing will be outdated by the speaking tools.
Some brain compatible computers are waiting to be in trend within the human environment
(Armstrong, 2017).
The emerging interest in games, social media website and chatrooms has lessened the physical
interact of human that is one of the most important reason that we do not how badly the technology
is affecting our lives. Similarly, the new innovative applications like Siri and Alexa has changed
the way to live life. People are going more towards technology. According to recent studies, about
6% of Americans will lose their jobs due to robots in 2021. Similarly, 35% of jobs in the UK will
be eliminated due to Artificial Intelligence by 10 to 20 years (Cutover.com, 2019). But according
to many, there are more jobs openings now due to the technology and human can regain their roles
by focusing from now own. There are always humans who are behind these robots and AI systems.
In (Abuiyada, n.d.) author discussed the internet effects on the family members of Oman. The
conclusion was based on both the negative and positive effects of the internet on a family. The
Internet has positive effects on the family but at the same time, it has to implant never-ending
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negativity on the people, their behavior and their religion. Many people claimed that the internet
is used to excess unethical and harmful sites.
In 2017 a survey conducted in Oman on the topic disruptive technology creates more jobs then it
destroys in the energy industry over the next decade. 66% of people agree with the statement while
only 34% of people disagree with it. That depicts that according to the people there is much more
space for humans in the workforce than that of robots. In the Gulf Intelligence Survey eve of Oman,
they came to result that while talking about the middle east the technology will be able to create
more jobs in the next 10 years. About 200 stakeholders of oil and gas were gathered in Masqat
including Occidental of Oman and Shell, Petroleum Development Oman and Development Oman
to identify and create the strategies to avail the emerging disrupting energy technologies (Oman
Observer, 2017).
DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
This research is about human versus technology. Following are the aim of this research:
1. To talk about the nature of the influence of technology on humans.
2. Impact of technology in our professional lives
3. The impact of the technology on the work of people
This survey has been conducted with the help of a questionnaire having some interesting questions
(see appendix). The questionnaire was distributed to 10 respondents. The results of this survey are
discussed below.
Table 1. Demographic information on the respondents
Gender Age Employment Social Status
Male Female 18 - 25 25-35 35 + Employed Unemployed Student Other Married Single
5 5 2 4 4 5 2 2 1 6 4
Given table depicts the demographic information of the respondents. Total of ten respondents was
here (five male and five female). Two respondents belong to the age group between 18-25 years,
four belong to 25-35 years of age and the remaining four are 35+. The table also shows the
employment and social status of the respondents.
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Table 2. General questions and the response of the respondents
No. Statement Answers
YES NO
1 The usage of technology is increasing day by day. 10 0
2 Technology is having a positive impact on humans. 4 6
3 There are more negative impacts of technology than that of
positive ones.
6 4
4 Technology is making our lives stressful. 7 3
5 Omani people are getting more involved in technology 8 2
6 Is Technology having a great impact on the workplace of
Oman?
7 3
Here are the results of some of the basic questions that were depicting the human versus technology
point of view in the questionnaire. All ten respondents agree on the point that the usage of
technology is now increasing day by day. According to 4 out of 10 respondents technology is
impacting humans positively that means that more people believe that technology is somehow
harmful to humans. Majority of people agree on the point that technology is making our life
stressful and depressed. Eight out of ten people agree that Omani people having more interest in
technology as the world is moving fast in the race of science. Seven people agree that technology
is impaction the workplace of Oman.
Table 3. Questions more related to the profession
No. Statement Answers
Yes No
7 Do you think technology has made the work easier (in your
professional life)?
8 2
8 Do you think there should be more robotic and Intelligent
gadgets at your place?
6 4
Later own we came to know that respondents do agree on the fact that the technology had made
their work easier, but only two people think that technology is failed in making their work easier.
Eight out of ten people agree that technology has made their work easier on and 6 out of ten people
think that there should not be robots at their places.
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Table 4. Major question of the questionnaire
No. Statement Answers
Yes No
9 Is technology more efficient than humans? 1 9
Most importantly the majority still think that humans are much more efficient than technology.
That is one of the hopes and you can say belief of human on their selves. There is somehow a
chance for a human to control the technology and do not allow it to go beyond the limits.
Table 5. Results on the usage of technical devices
No. Statement Answer
About four
Hours
More than
four hours
Less than
four hours
10. How many hours do you spend using
any technical device at your
workplaces/institutions?
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In the survey, there is only one person who spent less than four hours on technological devices in
his workplace that means Oman is going forward towards the technology rapidly.
Explanatory Question:
According to your point of view, who is superior today? Humans or Technology? Why?
Majority of the respondents responds that no matter what the situation is Humans are always
superior to the technology. They believe that technology is created by humans and they can control
it whenever they can. But at the same time, humans must be as much independent as they can to
the technology for their happy, easy and peaceful life. According to them, technology is the main
reason behind the loss of peace from the world.
CONCLUSION
Today, No one has time to think and act upon the humanity everyone is busy in the virtual race of
technology that will lead us towards the dark well. According to the survey results, the majority
of the respondents responded that technology is having harmful impacts on humans. There are
various threats and danger to the human with the enhanced technology era as a human is now more
dependent to technology than before. At the same time technical devices are making work easier,
hence their usage is increasing day by day. In some of the professions using technology is
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mandatory and has lots of benefits and ease of excess towards the difficult tasks. According to the
responders their forefathers were luckier that them as they didn’t face these types of technical
stress. But they think that there are also many major benefits of technology to humans. Almost all
of them agree that in any case, humans are more powerful than technology.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Abuiyada, R. a. R. S. a. E. A., n.d. The effect of internet usage on relations between members of
the Omani family in the Dhofar region. Asian Social Science.
Armstrong, P., 2017. Disruptive Technologies: Understand, Evaluate, Respond. 1 ed. New York:
Kogan Page.
Cutover.com, 2019. People vs. Technology: Why Do We Still Hire Humans?. [Online]
Available at :https://blog.cutover.com/people-technology
[Accessed 2019].
Forbes, 2016. Technology Vs. Human - Who Is Going To Win? An Interview With Gerd Leonhard.
[Online]
Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paularmstrongtech/2016/08/17/technology-vs-human-
who-is-going-to-win-an-interview-with-gerd-leonhard/#24263beb49cd.
[Accessed 2019].
Oman Observer, 2017. Technology to create more jobs thanit destroys in the ME: Survey. [Online]
Available at: http://www.omanobserver.om/technology-create-jobs-destroys-survey/
[Accessed 2019].
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QUESTIONNAIRE
Human Vs Technology
This questionnaire is designed by _______________, a student of _______________________.
The results of the survey will be used to complete the assignment in Academic Reading and
Writing for _______________.
Gender: Male Female
Age: 20-25 26-30 31+
Employment Status: Employed Unemployed Student Other
Social Status: Single Married
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Complete the following table, by giving your opinion whether you agree with the statement or not:
Note: Yes = I agree No = I do not agree
No. Statement Answers
YES NO
1 The usage of technology is increasing day by day.
2 Technology is having a positive impact on humans.
3 There are more negative impacts of technology than that of
positive ones.
4 Technology is making our lives stressful.
5 Omani people are getting more involved in technology
6 Is Technology having a great impact on the workplace of
Oman?
7 Do you think technology has made the work easier (in your
professional life)?
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8 Do you think there should be more robotic and Intelligent
gadgets at your place?
9 Is technology more efficient than humans?
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Read the statement carefully and choose the correct option according to your routine
No. Statement Answer
About four
Hours
More than
four hours
Less than
four hours
10. How many hours do you spend using
any technical device at your
workplaces/institutions?
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Please explain briefly:
According to your point of view, who is superior today, Humans or Technology? Why?
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Thank you for your precious time 😊