...Mobile phone: Boon or Bane? In the present millennium , science has bestowed on us a number of innovations n one among them is - MOBILE PHONES .Every thing conferred upon us ought to b utilized in a positive way . "Is mobile phone a BOON or BANE ?" is very interesting . Communication among people is most important. Olden days letters were used to send through birds. With the invention of telephone,people talk and communicate to long distances. With advent of mobile phone the entire concept of communication is completely changed. The world has became one. Earlier mobile phone was a luxury and now it is a necessity. Every one right from the house maid, rickshaw puller, taxi drivers, office boys etc., from a common man to the elite class, people are using mobile phones for communication. The cost of mobile starts from modest Rs 3000 to billions (platinum and diamond studded). Whether the mobile phone is boon or bane? xxcgv,m We see many people use cell phone, some to pass on information, the love birds used to talk very often, marketing agents to contact customers, boss to give instruction, mother can monitor where her children are, the children can inform their parents where there are, your house maid may inform you that she may not come to work and give her mobile number to contact in case of emergencies, your drivers will come to the place from car parking place when you contact him, your vegetable vendor will deliver the vegetables when you ask him over mobile to deliver...
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...Technology – Boon or Bane? Posted on August 25, 2011by Sumukh Naik Technology is one of the greatest invention of mankind.It is so powerful that it shapes our thinking and our way of life within no time.It is ever evolving.Technology is a tool invented and sharpened by humans to make their life easier.Those who know the correct application of technology, be it any sphere of activity, have managed to make lives easier for themselves and to some extent also for others. I feel the best technological breakthrough was the invention of computers which basically led to further advancement in technology viz the creation of many softwares and hardware. Technology has gifted mankind with various boons but look closely and you will realise that technology have blessed mankind with two very important aspects – facility of communication and creation of time. Creation of phone, fax, paging services, mobile services, video conferencing etc are few of the facilities that the human mind has been able to conceive with the aid of technology.All have played a very important part in making the world a ‘Global Village’. Technology has ensured that one can easily communicate with anyone on land, in air(aeroplanes) or even when the person is under the calm waves of dark deep-sea (submarines). But the Time Creation aspect of technology has now posed a challenge and threat which very few had ever thought of. Computers – They have evolved rapidly at the rate of knots. A few decades ago, a single...
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...Mobile phone bane or boon Is a knife useful instrument or a perilous weapon? It depends on how it is used. Same implies with the case of technology. The greatest invention are those which affect the mass of people; and of those greatest invention is cell phones .It would be very ungrateful on our parts not to recognise how imperative are they to us. Cell phones have revolutionised the human existence .This is possible only because they are getting cheaper and cheaper day by day. Discounted cell phones accessories have made it even easier to keep the phone intact and give it a longer life. Undoubtedly , if cell phones are in right hands ,then they are a marvel ! Firstly they are proved to be a gratuity on the account of uniting not only the country but the entire planet as a “global village”. No matter how far we are sitting we can gossip anytime anywhere! In fact it’s bliss to the parents as well as children .Parents can every time monitor their children and children are also safe. If anyone is in any kind of danger s/he can call for help immediately . It arrests mishaps. The delight of watching favourite tv shows, songs, etc is unmatched; as now cell phones are embedded with all high tech features. Also discounted cell phone accessories have added cherry on the top. Accessories such as wireless Bluetooth handset (can be used to talk without even locating the cell phone ) , cases and pouches (keeping the phone intact and out of harm's way ) , charger ,adapter battery...
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...among them is - MOBILE PHONES . every thing conferred upon us ought to b utilized in a positive way . the topic - "is mobile phone a BOON or BANE ?" is very interesting . mobile phones have inter linked a number of people in various interior regions where the telephone lines cannot reach . the present day mobile phone is full of various activities such as blue tooth , infrared , radio , music player , camera etc . they r really entertaining . a lot of information can b easily transferred from one phone to the other . but it is already stated - " this human race is much attracted towards the evil " . the mobile phones r now being used in various terrorist areas n r also destructing the morales within the new generation . the camera , internet etc . within these mobiles has lessened the burden of the people to carry digital cameras n laptops .what if a man does not use this aptly ? we c a number of cases of people taking up irrelevant photographs of people n harassing them for money n sex . sometimes the photo taken , reach to pornological extent n lead to the sexual harassment of the girls . the facility of MMS in mobile phones lead to the sending of multimedia images , but is not probably , used for the right purposes . science is developing manifolds n giving us various opportunities n instruments to deal with . thinking of the present world without a mobile phone has now just become a dream . it s very difficult to think of this world without mobile phones . use...
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...Cell Phone-A Boon Or Bane 93 rate or flagTwitter Facebook By Kevin Peter Introduction to Cell Phones From the invention of fire to the world of digital,man has forced his scientific advance. In this fast moving genaration computers are considered to be the greatest gift of science. Cell phones are modified forms of computers which are utilized mainly for communication that have rapidly spread through out the world in less than 20 years. Even calculation of numerical values ,storing of data and retrieval of data are possible in cell phones. According to the survey nearly 300 crores of people are using cell phone. It is estimsted by 2010 nearly 500 crores of people use cellphone having internet and camera facility. The largest cell users in the world is china, next comes to india. Alexander Graham Bell introduced telephone to a less developed society.But by the time when cell phones are invented, people are ready to accept any form of development. In a fast moving society such as our’s we cannot spare time just for walking to friends or for official purposes. Why Cell Phones considered as a boon Advantages /Multipurpose of Cell Phones * Through cell phones we can communicate with people far away while doing the necessary work and even when travelling. * If our hands aren’t free ear phones are provided through which we can talk and hear without the movement of our hands. * Cell phones can also be used for recreation. There are many games which are available...
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...needs. Mobile phone is one such , portable electronic device. They are now inexpensive, easy to use, comfortable and equipped with almost every latest feature we desire such as calculater internet games camer and many more. They are also known as lifesavers as they can help people in emergencies. For instance disaster response crews can locate trapped or injured people using the signals from their mobile phones or the small detonator of flare in the battery of every cell phone; and for students also they are equally applicable . A coin has 2 faces. Likewise,mobile phones has its own demerits. Mobile phone - A boon You can carry a mobile phone with you so you don 't miss important calls If you are lost, you can call for directions. If you are in an accident, you can call the police or ambulance - and if the phone has a camera, you can take pictures of the accident. You can listen to music, text, play games when you 're bored. Most mobile phones have a calculator and a phone book. You can use a mobile phone to call your customers or boss if you are running late to a meeting. You can surf Internet & Connect with the whole world by Mobile. You can chat & video conference. Keep in touch with friends and family Good for emergencies Employees can keep in touch at all times. Customers can contact staff 24/7 Phones have internet connection More work available They have cameras You can check your emails Can be used worldwide It can fit in your pocket. Mobile phone - A bane Mobile phones...
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...nowadays our society has enjoyed the benefits of having modern technology.We are blessed with modern tools, which could perform to what seemed to be an impossible task in the past like retrieving information in a matter of seconds. However, this often comes with unforseen and undesirable consequences defeating the very objective in the first place. To my mind, modern technology is a bane than a boon. It cannot be denied that the technological improvement brings forth to us some advantages. Firstly, it helps man communicate local or oversea by writing email, telephone or mobile. A student , for instance, who is studying abroad can talk to his family by chatting and web cam rather than waiting for a hand - writing letters. Secondly, the modern tools also support man in business and studying. It makes better condition to fulfill tasks faster and more convenient. For example, a student spend less time searching information and documents by clicking mouse on google rather than is stuck with many books in library. A business man can deal with his job by using laptop and internet whereas he can still enjoy holiday with his family. Nevertheless, for every solution technology provides twice as many problems are likely to cause. The modern technology is to some extent underlying causes of negative things in our society. It's Internet that provides an accessible medium for bad elements such as pornography, crimes and so on. the teenagers who are not conscious enough tend to imitate...
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...nowadays our society has enjoyed the benefits of having modern technology.We are blessed with modern tools, which could perform to what seemed to be an impossible task in the past like retrieving information in a matter of seconds. However, this often comes with unforseen and undesirable consequences defeating the very objective in the first place. To my mind, modern technology is a bane than a boon. It cannot be denied that the technological improvement brings forth to us some advantages. Firstly, it helps man communicate local or oversea by writing email, telephone or mobile. A student , for instance, who is studying abroad can talk to his family by chatting and web cam rather than waiting for a hand - writing letters. Secondly, the modern tools also support man in business and studying. It makes better condition to fulfill tasks faster and more convenient. For example, a student spend less time searching information and documents by clicking mouse on google rather than is stuck with many books in library. A business man can deal with his job by using laptop and internet whereas he can still enjoy holiday with his family. Nevertheless, for every solution technology provides twice as many problems are likely to cause. The modern technology is to some extent underlying causes of negative things in our society. It's Internet that provides an accessible medium for bad elements such as pornography, crimes and so on. the teenagers who are not conscious enough tend to imitate...
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...Disruptive innovation creates a new market and disrupts an existing market. Basic mobile phones overtook telephones, but then smartphones took the world by storm, almost rendering basic phones themselves irrelevant. With the combined features of a watch, camera, and computer in a lightweight device, smartphones shot to popularity. Hybrids are also examples of disruptive technology. The electric car is an automobile that runs on solar power and electricity. It takes the already effective automobile and makes it more eco-friendly. It is not meant to displace the original, but to branch out and start a new line of products based on it. Is digital disruption a bane or a boon? Digital disruption is not about the technology. It revolves around the customer and what the consumers want. Thanks to disruption, it is easier for customers to keep in touch with the business, and easier for the business to learn what customers think of their products and services. There are good, bad, and ugly parts of digital disruption, but the ‘good’ far outweighs the rest. Every businesses will be forced to digitize at some point or the...
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...Science: A Blessing Or A Curse Everything in the universe has its uses and abuses. The same applies to science. Science has revolutionized human existence and has made it happier and more comfortable. Modern science has many wonders. Electricity is one of its greatest wonders. It is a source of energy. It can run any type of machinery. With the help of electricity, we can light our rooms, run buses and trains and machinery, lift water for irrigation and can accomplish a multitude of other tasks. Much of the progress that mankind has made in different fields right from the stone age to the modern age is due to the progress made in the filed of science. Not only material progress but also the mental outlook of man has been influenced by it. Agriculture, business, transport, communication and medicine to name a few are all highly indebted to the wonders of science. We have become scientifically much more advanced than our ancestors. This is because the world has undergone a tremendous change because of the rapid strides made by science and technology. The discovery and development of a large number of powerful energy sources – coal, petroleum, natural gas, electricity etc. – have enabled humanity to conquer the barriers of nature. All these have facilitated the growth of fast modes of transport and communication, which have metamorphosed the world into a global village. Science has given man the means of travelling to the moon. Science is a great help in the agricultural field...
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...at a place and in same sentence. Discuss about the dark sides of social networks. (Mobile phone you are carrying is also part of Social Networks) Post liberalization, there came a revolution in technology which transformed India, in a way it never happened. In this era of globalization, the flow of goods and services is as simple as anything. There are no boundaries or borders for communication. Very well known as the ICT world, that is, the world of information and communication technology in which an integration and unification of telecommunications, computers as well as necessary systems and enablers has happened. And the transition was not in just the way businesses happened, it even brought about a change in the way people think, their attitude, their response towards the market and much more. The world is a much smaller place now, with the advent of internet. Today, I don’t have to wait for days for my letter to reach to a foreign nation, its quick, even less than nanoseconds may be. Social networking is another tool for easy and a fast paced communication and expression. Social networking implies to the usage of online networks available such as Facebook, twitter, Google+, Hi5 etc. for communication. Blogs, texts, group and private chatting and messaging, sharing attachments, files, snaps are also a part of it. It is often a topic of debate whether Social networking is a boon or bane. Obviously the coin has two faces and so does this entity. But before that let us...
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...Title: Financial Leverage Practice of Indian Communications Ltd.: Bane or boon Indian Communications Ltd. had been a zero debt company since start. Of late, shareholders of the company were pressurizing to include debt in the capital structure as shareholders competitor company were getting a higher yield on account of financial leverage. The shareholders’ movement from Indian Communications has resulted in decline in the market price of the company. The board of the company was under a dilemma- should they go for debt not? If they went for debt, it might be risky, and if they did not would- shareholders would withdraw. In both the cases, it would affect the company’s survival. INDIAN COMMUNICATIONS LTD. Indian Communications Ltd was a telecommunication company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It was a leading player in next generation, integrated (wireless and wire line), and digital network, covering over 20,000 cities and towns and over 2, 00,000 villages . It had business operations in more than 20 countries. With US $ 10bn revenues in FY 14 it had been a great last year. It was India's truly integrated telecommunication service provider. The company had a Customer base of around 100 million including over 2 million individual overseas retail customers and corporate clientage over 30,000 Indian and multinational corporations. . Two friends started it in 1997 with just US$ 1000. From the beginning, the company had followed a conservative financing...
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...De La Salle Lipa College of Business Economics, Accountancy, and Management Accounting Software: Boon or Bane A Term Paper Presented to Dr. Josephine Magbojos CEAS, English Department In partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Comski2 2014 by Briones, Kristine Norien Resma, Maria Angelica F. Abstract The development of technology brought many changes in the accounting world and the development of accounting software is one of its biggest contributions. Accounting softwares are beneficial for a business and a company for it to produce a financial report faster and easier. The use of different programs for the calculations and reporting made its way to no more manual accounting which is more complicated to do. To maximize the benefits of its uses the advantages and disadvantages of these softwares must be identify before using it. Hence, with proper knowledge of its positive and negative effect, a business or an auditing firm will be able to properly utilize its functions that will then produce financial reports which are essential to the company’s economic decision making. Technology has been an integral part of everyone’s daily lives. Different machineries, gadgets, softwares, and equipment have changed the ways of living of the Filipinos. These things ease the job of a worker, helps a student do home works and research faster, and a mother do household chores. Many developed softwares that are useful for the management of the organization. Like...
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...success? 12. What do Chief Executive Officers do? 13. The element of Risk in management. 14. Outsourcing to reduce risk 15. Management is what managers do 16. Terrorism benefits whom 17. Nation’s growth must be inclusive 18. Chandrayaan – One giant leap for Indian Astrophysicists 19. The secret to winning more gold in the Olympics 20. The ban on smoking- Gimmick or success 21. Why does a nation need forex reserves? 22. What makes you a suitable candidate for an MBA? 23. Is India really shining? 24. What is revenue deficit? 25. What is the job of the Manager? 26. Is democracy working for India? 27. Performance appraisal- A Useful tool for growth 28. Corruption an outcome of Democracy 29. Agricultural subsidies: A Boon or a Bane 30. Do we need a dictator? 31. Does the media need censorship? 32. Reforms in education – a necessity 33. Management objective- Maximise profits 34. Classroom learning vs experiential learning 35. Is democracy hampering our growth? 36. Is peace and non-violence for the 20th century only? 37. Is India safe for its citizens? 38. One can make a difference 39. What does 15th August mean to me? 40. Is Gandhi relevant today? 41. I believe, success in life comes from…………….. 42....
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...17th June 2014 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Crisis Communication ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Assignment #3 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Sago Mine Disaster ------------------------------------------------- By abhimanyu karnatak Situational Analysis Background and overview on the crisis On 2nd of January 2006, at Wolf Run Mining company’s Sago Mine near Buckhannon, West Virginia, at 6:26 am it was believed that methane explosion in the recently sealed area of mine had prompted. This ignition blew off seals and impelled smoke, debris, dust and lethal carbon monoxide in to the area of work. With 29 coal miners underground, 16 miners managed to escape however, 13 of them were trapped for nearly 2 days awaiting rescue and trying every bit to survive and escape. The disaster claimed the life of 12 miners who suffocated to death because of lack of breathable air but only one “ Randal Mc Cloy“ had succumbed from the deathly incident. The Cause Among the Federal Investigators, MSHA who started investigations on the cause immediately after the explosion pointed out that the most plausible cause of ignition source...
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