...such as conformity, obedience, social facilitation, social loafing, group polarization, groupthink and deindividuation (Myers), some of which this piece of work will discuss...
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...Journal of Economic Perspectives—Volume 29, Number 3—Summer 2015—Pages 3–30 Why Are There Still So Many Jobs? The History and Future of Workplace Automation† David H. Autor T here have been periodic warnings in the last two centuries that automation and new technology were going to wipe out large numbers of middle class jobs. The best-known early example is the Luddite movement of the early 19th century, in which a group of English textile artisans protested the automation of textile production by seeking to destroy some of the machines. A lesser-known but more recent example is the concern over “The Automation Jobless,” as they were called in the title of a TIME magazine story of February 24, 1961: The number of jobs lost to more efficient machines is only part of the problem. What worries many job experts more is that automation may prevent the economy from creating enough new jobs. . . . Throughout industry, the trend has been to bigger production with a smaller work force. . . . Many of the losses in factory jobs have been countered by an increase in the service industries or in office jobs. But automation is beginning to move in and eliminate office jobs too. . . . In the past, new industries hired far more people than those they put out of business. But this is not true of many of today’s new industries. . . . Today’s new industries have comparatively few jobs for the unskilled or semiskilled, just the class of workers whose jobs are being eliminated...
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...http://whynationsfail.com/ Democracy, What Is It Good For? [pic]Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson In an earlier post, we reported on our research joint with Suresh Naidu and Pascual Restrepo, “Democracy, Redistribution and Inequality”, which showed very limited effects of democracy on inequality. So one would be excused for paraphrasing Edwin Starr’s famous song and Ian Morris’s forthcoming book, War! What Is It Good for?, and ask “democracy, what is it good for?” Certainly not economic growth, most would reason. This conclusion is based on a consensus engulfing both academia and the popular press that democracy is at its best irrelevant for growth, and perhaps even a hindrance. For example, Tom Friedman wrote in the pages of The New York Times: One-party nondemocracy certainly has its drawbacks. But when it is led by a reasonably enlightened group of people, as China is today, it can also have great advantages. That one party can just impose the politically difficult but critically important policies needed to move a society forward in the 21st century,” Friedman wasn’t making this up. Robert Barro, who has written several papers on the topic, argued in his book Getting it Right: Markets and Choices in a Free Society: More political rights do not have an effect on growth… The first lesson is that democracy is not the key to economic growth. A recent survey of the recent literature similarly concludes: The net effect of democracy on growth performance cross-nationally over the...
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...political and technical group decision- making in the history of experimental psychology. This had to have pleased its author who offered this formulation as a compelling bridge between principles documented by laboratory research and “real life” problems (e.g., Janis, 1971). As such the model “legitimized” the importance of decades of academic research on social influence and group process much of which focused upon perceptual and attitudinal judgments having little or no material consequence for participants1. The model has been widely cited (cf. Fuller & Aldag, 1998), and is still described as a valid model in most texts within social psychology (e.g., Baron & Byrne, 2003; Forsyth, 1999; Lord, 1997; Aronson, Wilson & Akert, 2003) and many introductory psychology texts as well (e.g., Myers, 2003). The longevity of this broad coverage both reflects and contributes to the common acceptance of groupthink as a valid and verified phenomenon not only by the lay public but by many academic psychologists as well (Fuller & Aldag, 1998, Turner & Pratkanis, 1998). As a result, it is disconcerting to find that there is substantial skepticism regarding this model among those involved scholars who have offered detailed reviews of the groupthink and group decision making literature (e.g., Aldag & Fuller, 1993; Esser, 1998; Hogg, 1992; Kerr & Tindale, 2004; Kramer, 1998; Longley & Pruitt, 1980; McCauley, 3  1989, Park, 1990; Paulus, 1998, Whyte, 1998). This paper examines a possible explanation...
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...force rules” are explored and expanded. Devices to create, store, and measure charge are utilized in experiments. The formal theory of Coulomb’s law is introduced, and problems are assigned utilizing that theory. Elements of the historical development of electrostatics and planetary model of the atom are researched, and students have an assignment describing contributions of historically important scientists. Additional concepts of electric fields, potential difference, and properties of conductors and insulators are developed through experiment, demonstration, and discussion. TEKS: |P.5 |The student knows the nature of forces in the physical world. The student is expected to: | |P.5A |Research and describe the historical development of the concepts of gravitational, electromagnetic, weak nuclear and strong nuclear | | |forces. Supporting Standard | |P.5C |Describe and calculate how the magnitude of the electrical force between two objects depends on their charges and the distance | |...
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...Temperature control system for PEM Fuel cell Fuel cell research technology Group Babol University of Technology S.M.Rakhtala, T.Fadaiian R.Ghaderi, A.Ranjbar and M.Shakeri mh_rakhtala@stu.nit.ac.ir Abstract In This paper, design of the temperature control system of PEM fuel cell is developed with integrated control techniques by Atmega 128 micro-controller along with optimized performance of fuel cell system. The temperature control system will guarantee the correct performance of fuel cell around its optimal operation point. In order to reduce high frequency noises, an averaging filter has been applied in the micro controller software. Different parameters such as temperature and electrical loading are simulated by MATLAB/SIMULINK software and also implemented with experimental unit on single cell. The simulation results of dynamic model as well as the implementation results indicate that the proposed control scheme works very well. 1. Introduction A large number of researches have been conducted to manage the control system for different types of fuel cell. Alfredo et al. [1] developed a control system for portable PEM fuel cell. The control system will guarantee the correct performance of the stack around is optimal operation point this means that the air flow and the stack temperature are controlled to correct value. Shaw et al. [2] presented a system that provides continues PEMFC electrical terminal monitoring under realistic load profiles. The data collected in this will...
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...providing greater support for their validity (Festinger, 1954; Sechrist & Stangor, 2001). This is because consensus is thought to capture underlining truth given that the collective judgments are perceived to have risen out of group discussion (Turner & Oakes, 1997). Consequently, a high level of consensus for a given attitude increases the perception that the attitude is the objective truth; people tend to believe that majority consensus is a reflection of reality (Bohner, Dykema-Engblade, Tindale & Meisenhelder, 2008; Kelly, 1967; Mackie, 1987). Not only do people tend to assume that the majority is correct (Crano & Chen, 1989; Kenworthy, Hewstone, Levine, Martin, Willis, 2008) but they also tend to assume that they themselves are a part of the majority regardless if they actually apart of the majority or not (Krueger &...
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...Broad-band continuous-wave parametric wavelength conversion in silicon nanowaveguides Mark A. Foster1 , Amy C. Turner2 , Reza Salem1 , Michal Lipson2 , and Alexander L. Gaeta1 1 School 2 School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 alg3@cornell.edu Abstract: We demonstrate highly broad-band frequency conversion via four-wave mixing in silicon nanowaveguides. Through appropriate engineering of the waveguide dimensions, conversion bandwidths greater than 150 nm are achieved and peak conversion efficiencies of -9.6 dB are demonstrated. Furthermore, utilizing fourth-order dispersion, wavelength conversion across four telecommunication bands from 1477 nm (S-band) to 1672 nm (U-band) is demonstrated with an efficiency of -12 dB. © 2007 Optical Society of America OCIS codes: (190.4380) Four-wave mixing; (130.5990) Semiconductors; (130.4310) Nonlinear; (130.3060) Infrared References and links 1. H. K. Tsang, C. S. Wong, T. K. Liang, I. E. Day, S. W. Roberts, A. Harpin, J. Drake, M. Asghari, “Optical dispersion, two-photon absorption and self-phase modulation in silicon waveguides at 1.5 µ m wavelength,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 80, 416 (2002). 2. M. Dinu, F. Quochi, H. Garcia, “Third-order nonlinearities in silicon at telecom waveguides,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 82, 2954 (2003). 3. T. Liang, L. Nunes, T. Sakamoto, K. Sasagawa, T. Kawanishi, M. Tsuchiya, G. Priem...
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...nowadays were produced to have an internet connection to allow surfing. The internet nowadays evolved so rapidly in our everyday lives. It serves as a medium of communication and it also passes information across the globe. There are some questions though about the internet, on it works or how could it provide our daily needs. Many of us have many questions about the internet, especially about its signals. Internet users in rural areas are frequently experiencing dropped signals from their broadband modems. Those dropped signals will lead to incompletion of information and communication. This Improvised modem broadband antenna could answer and provide solutions for the problem of dropped signals experienced by internet users. As this research continue to progress, there are a lot of innovations observed that can manipulate the internet signals by using some recycled devices that can be found in anyone’s homes. This study will be quite interesting for the involvement of the internet in the modern era, and for the reason that this will be very useful for internet users that does not want an occurrence of dropped signals in their broadband modem. Background of the Study The increasing number internet users led us to do this study. This study attempts to end the problem that most internet users encounter, which is having a slow internet connection or better known as the “World Wide Wait”. Most of the vivid modem companies suggest their product only be used if the location...
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...Civil Rights and Women’s movements, the Vietnam War, the anti-war movement, youth counter-culture, the Environmental movement, and increasing violence and polarization among various groups, are among the major topics we will examine over the course of the entire year. The 1960s witnessed a clash over fundamental American values and ideas about human rights, freedom, community, the pursuit of happiness and the good life, the limits of authority and the moral legitimacy of war, civil disobedience and protest. The first semester will focus on the Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War and the Anti-War, Peace Movement. The second semester will deal with the youth and racial countercultures and music, the women’s and the environmental movements. Various forms of media (films, documentaries, and music) will serve as a key resource as well as topic throughout this course. Viewing documentary films will be a regular activity in this class, along with reading texts, class discussion, and developing our writing skills. Learning Objectives 1. Listen and read critically - texts, speech, media and other cultural productions - in order to examine, challenge and reshape themselves and the world in which we live. 2. Express oneself clearly and persuasively in exposition and in argument in both written and oral forms. 3. Carry out research for the purpose of supplying evidence and support for claims made in exposition and argument. Texts (In order of use) * Bloom and Breines (eds.)...
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...| | |PSYCH/570 Version 2 | | |Organizational Psychology | | |Dr. Kathleen Hughes De Sousa | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is an in-depth look at organizational psychology and therefore covers the organizational side of the field, including the impact of the organizations on the individual and on groups of individuals. The dynamics and cultural characteristics of organizations are identified and described in-depth, and organizational development and change are given particular emphasis as well. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently...
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...13 Agent-Oriented Novel Quantum Key Distribution Protocol for the Security in Wireless Network Xu Huang, Shirantha Wijesekera and Dharmendra Sharma University of Canberra Australia 1. Introduction Wireless security is becoming increasingly important as wireless applications and systems are widely adopted. Numerous organizations have already installed or are busy in installing “wireless local area networks” (WLANs). These networks, based on the IEEE 802.11 standard, are very easy to deploy and inexpensive. Wi-Fi allows LANs to be deployed without cabling for client devices, typically reducing the costs of network deployment and expansion. As of 2007 wireless network adapters are built into most modern laptops. The price of chipsets for Wi-Fi continues to drop, making it an economical networking option included in ever more devices. Wi-Fi has become widespread in corporate infrastructures, which also helps with the deployment of RFID technology that can piggyback on Wi-Fi. WiFi is a global set of standards, unlike mobile telephones, any standard Wi-Fi device will work anywhere in the world. Other important trends in wireless adoptions are including the introduction of wireless email with devices such as the Blackberry and The Palm VII, rampant digital cell phone use, including the use of short message service (SMWS), and the advent of Bluetooth devices. But the risks associated with the adoption of wireless networking are only now coming to light. A number of impressive attacks...
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...Theory A, these actions will contribute to Felicia’s sense of belongingness by…” Notice how in the above example, the writing has eliminated first person pronouns by rephrasing. - Sources – Use APA to cite/reference and other sources. Use the skills learned in weeks 4 and 5. Go to your online library. Find academic scholarly peer reviewed articles to support and justify all opinions. Back-up opinions and observations with the experts. Paraphrase all. No quotes are allowed. HEADINGS AND TOPIC SENTENCES: To ensure full credit, do not include the boldface headings that appear in the outlines for your papers. Be sure, however, that you do outline as you plan your paper. Planning is a key to success. Also remember that all papers in your 571 class must be submitted to GROWS before submitting for grading. Manage your time accordingly. Papers that do not include APA formatted headings may be returned for correction. Late penalties may apply. Submission of Assignment and Evaluation Please submit this final as a Word attachment in the digital Dropbox by 11:59 on the indicated Sunday. - You will receive a grade and feedback within 72 hours from the due date and time. - Twenty percent (20%) of your grade is based on the quality of your writing and eighty percent (80%) is based on the quality of...
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...Example Research Paper on Polymer Chemistry: Introduction Polymerization refers to a chemical reaction that results in bonding of two monomers to form a polymer (Tarle, 435). A polymer molecule is made up of hundreds, thousands, or even millions of atoms joined together to form a chain with an extended length at least an order of magnitude greater than its thickness (Peacock & Calhoun, 2006). Polymers have variations of molecular weight (length), branching, steric configuration, interconnections and chemical defects (Tarle, 435). A polymer is made up of many elements. One can consider a polymer as a thread with every link of this string forming a fundamental unit which is in turn made of hydrogen, carbon, silicon and oxygen(Tarle, 435). They are mostly made up of hydrocarbons though other elements such as Sulphur, nitrogen and chlorine may also be found(Carraher & Charles, 2). The molecules are held together by covalent bonds that are branched, linear, or networked to form the polymeric material (Carraher & Charles, 2). While most polymers have carbon as their backbone, others have silicon as the main element holding the polymer (Carraher & Charles, 2). . The history of polymerization The science of polymerisation began way back in the 19th century where alumina-silica glass and phosphoric acid was widely applied to fill dentures (Carraher & Charles, 2). . However, the compounds had very poor mechanical properties and high solubility. This meant that they...
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...International Marketing MKT 466- Country Paper Switzerland Including Sunglass Campaign Presented by: Eileen D. Klingsiek Fall Semester 2009/2010 International Marketing MKT466 Country Paper- Switzerland 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Background 2.1 History 2.2 Geography 2.2.1 The three main regions 2.3 Climate 2.4 Demographics 2.5 Religion 2.6 Culture 2.7 Infrastructure and Environment 2.8 Education 2.9 Politics 2.10 Foreign Relations and International Institutions 3.0 Hofstede’s Cultural Model 3.1 Individualism/ Collectivism 3.2 Uncertainty Avoidance 3.3 Power Distance 3.4 Masculinity/ Femininity 4.0 Sunglass Campaign 4.1 4.2 Lifestyle & Leisure 4.3 Climate 4.4 Infrastructure 4.5 Product Price Range 4.6 Product Positioning 4.7 ` Potential Market/ Target Market Media Strategy 5.0 Conclusion 6.0 Personal Reflection 7.0 Work 2|Page International Marketing MKT466 Country Paper- Switzerland Introduction Every Marketing campaign starts with devising the “4 – Ps,” price, product, promotion and distribution. Being successful in business in the international sector understands and adapts to one individual idea: culture. Culture is the most influential uncontrollable environmental force in international marketing (Cateora and Graham, 2007). Due to the fact that the world is ethnically diverse and each ethnicity holds their own traditions, a...
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