...| 8:21 AM ET By Blaine Kyllo, special to CBC News Calgary's 3DInternet created a training simulator to help technicians learn to fix problems with power lines. (CBC) David Edery thinks the business world needs more video games. They are better than any other medium for enhancing employee productivity and training, says the co-author of Changing the Game: How Video Games are Transforming the Future of Business. "There are certain jobs which, frankly, are not very exciting," he said in a phone interview, citing factory assembly-line work as a good example. But by layering game-play mechanics over the job — making the application of rivets seem like solving a puzzle in an adventure maze, for example — even repetitive, menial tasks can become less onerous, perhaps even fun. "It can dramatically improve employee morale and retention," said Edery. '"If you want to train them [younger people] with simulators or if you want them to do next-generation type things like manufacturing in a manual environment, what do you think their sense of interface is going to be? Is it going to be from MS Word and Excel or is it going to be from Half-Life?" —Ben SawyerThis is especially with younger generations. Ben Sawyer, founder of the Serious Games Initiative, said companies have to consider what employees of the future will be familiar with. "If you want to train them with simulators or if you want them to do next-generation type things like manufacturing in a manual environment...
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...BUSINESS DESCRIPTION Name of the business Our name of the business is “DO IT”. By this we want to say to our customers make thing that they are wanted but delay for tomorrow. And our slogan is “Do it now. Do it yourself” Nature of the business Our nature of the business is the sphere of fitness, sphere of fight. We will train not only to make body fit and so to fight. Unique or distinctive features of the business Our unique features are followings: Our place is not to just workout. We have an opportunity for mix-fighting fans to make them feel like their idols letting them train and fight in the octagon. Also we will provide seminars once a month with famous sportsmen. We have no limits to customers in case of time. In other words if they buy a ticket for a month they will have unlimited amount of time to train. We have trainer-nutritionist, who takes hem analysis of customers for free, and you can consult with him. For those who want, he can advise schedule of right diet and training. In the training hall there will be TVs on the wall with motivating videos of training of MMA, Boxing, UFC and video records of famous fights. Finally, we have swimming pool and vaporarium in the cellar to make our customers relax and feel good after hard day of training. Mission Statement Our mission is to provide with the best services in sports sphere, and to get our customers satisfied with our features and make them encouraged to improve their bodies and spiritual power. ...
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...How Video Games and Virtual Simulators Affect Tactical Skills of Military Members in Battle Michael Genthner National University Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 List of Tables 3 Abstract 4 Introduction 5 Background and History 5 Definition of Terms 6 Purpose and Objectives 6 Research Hypothesis 7 Method 8 Military Based Video Games 8 Shooting Simulators 10 Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer 10 Long Range Precision Shooting Simulator 10 Driving Simulators 11 Flight Simulators 13 Results 14 References 17 List of Tables Figure 1: Real World Improvement Vs. Simulation Realism Military Training FAQ. (2013). In VirTra. Retrieved March 24, 2013, from http://www.virtra.com/military-faq/ 15 Table 2: Long Rang Precision Shooting Simulator Sherer, K. (2007, October 29). Laser Shot announces Personal Weapon Simulator partnership. In Gamzig. Retrieved March 28, 2013, from http://www.gizmag.com/go/8224/.........................................................................16 ABSTRACT This paper explores a brief history and the current utilization of virtual simulators and video games within the United States Department of Defense (DoD). Focusing on modern times, the US military is continuing to utilize virtual simulators and war based video games to assist in the training of troops before going on the battle front. The US Military presently uses numerous types of simulators for training, the following will include the implementation of ISMIT...
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...The Effectiveness of Virtual Training in Organizations Lisa R. Sickinger University of Maryland University College ITEC 610 Section 9042 Abstract This paper discusses how virtual training is a cost effective training solution for organizations without sacrificing training quality. Three major motivations for implementing virtual training are discussed: 1) To replace traditional training; 2) To develop new training capabilities; and 3) To augment traditional training. In each of these scenarios, this paper shows how cost effectiveness is realized through cost savings, reduced risks and increased proficiency of trainees. Table of Contents Introduction 4 Background 4 What is Virtual Training? 4 What is Cost Effectiveness? 5 Virtual Training Effectiveness 6 Replacing Traditional Training 6 Developing New Training Capabilities 9 Augmenting Traditional Training 13 Conclusion 18 References 19 Introduction Virtualization is a term often heard today with regards to information technology innovations. One area of virtualization that is widely being adopted by organizations is virtual training. Is the adoption of virtual training simply a popular trend or are there greater benefits? Like any project, the development and implementation of a new technology like virtual training requires extensive planning and resource allocation. Are the extensive investments needed to implement a virtual training program worth it to the organization in the long...
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...Chapter 51. Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing Education Through Patient Simulation Carol Fowler Durham, Kathryn R. Alden Background The alarming rise in morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients throughout the United States heightens concerns about professional competency.1 Nurses and other health care professionals are under increased scrutiny to provide safe, effective care. Likewise, nursing education programs are faced with increased pressure to produce graduates who are capable of providing safe patient care. Toward that end, nursing education programs develop curricula, hire qualified faculty, and select learning experiences for students in an effort to train and graduate competent, effective nurses. The instructional strategies utilized in both didactic and clinical components of nursing education courses are highly influential in determining critical thinking and clinical decisionmaking ability as well as in developing the psychomotor skill performance of new graduates. Of course, it is unrealistic to think that graduates of nursing education programs have received all the training they need when they depart the doors of academia. Orientation programs for new graduates and continuing education for nurses are essential tools to help practitioners improve their knowledge, skills, and expertise so that quality patient care is provided and outcomes are optimized while errors are minimized. Ongoing evaluation of nursing competence is necessary...
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...4. Employee Training and Development , Knowledge Level: Novice, Keywords: employee, training Read more: 4. Employee Training and Development Get more information on Entrepreneurship The quality of employees and their development through training and education are major factors in determining long-term profitability of a small business. If you hire and keep good employees, it is good policy to invest in the development of their skills, so they can increase their productivity. Training often is considered for new employees only. This is a mistake because ongoing training for current employees helps them adjust to rapidly changing job requirements. Purpose of Training and Development Reasons for emphasizing the growth and development of personnel include • Creating a pool of readily available and adequate replacements for personnel who may leave or move up in the organization. • Enhancing the company's ability to adopt and use advances in technology because of a sufficiently knowledgeable staff. • Building a more efficient, effective and highly motivated team, which enhances the company's competitive position and improves employee morale. • Ensuring adequate human resources for expansion into new programs. Research has shown specific benefits that a small business receives from training and developing its workers, including: • Increased productivity. • Reduced employee turnover. • Increased efficiency resulting in financial...
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...1. Introduction In order to gain a competitive edge an organisations should continuously adopt technologies that would ensure that the company is always ahead of its competitors. Technology, especially in the field of Information technology is changing at a rapid rate. The challenge that most organisations are facing is whether to adopt new technology that hasn’t been proven or adopt technology that has been proven as a success. Both of them have risks linked to them. Adopting unproven technology there is a risk loss of money in the event that the technology is a failure but if technology is a success it might give the company a competitive edge. Adopting a proven technology there is less risk of the company losing money but competitors would have taken advantage of that technology already. Cost is also a factor that needs to be taken before the company could adopt a certain technology; cost benefit analysis should be done. In the report the following topics will be discussed: * The new trends in software and service distribution * Social networking tools * Virtual reality * Biometrics * The new trends in networking and * Nanotechnology The report aims to advice Eskom on what actions should be taken with regards to the above technologies. Eskom is a state owned utility that supplies about 95% of electricity in South Africa. The company owns massive assets such as power stations (coal fired, nuclear, hydro, pump storage and wind turbines), transmission...
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...Through the years, video games have become a daily routine for many teenagers, college kids, and even adults. Many of the first videos games such as, Tennis for Two and, SpaceWar, all were very simple. Each generation of games always uses the newest technologies available, leading to more impressive graphics and realism. Along with these new technologies come more realistic violent acts and situations. Also with each new generation of video games, people are spending more time and money on them. In this article the term video games will be used to define any interactive multimedia in which the human game player has control over the main "character" in a simulated game world. This can include all types of video games such as those played on...
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...Report on “How I assess the training & development issues/needs of an Organization?” Prepared by : Supervised by & submitted to: Nazia Tazreen ID 2010010002014 Tazreen Rahman Md. Rasel Bhuyan ID 2011010004081 Course Teacher Abeda Awwal ID 2010110001061 Training & Development Kaniz Fatema ID 2010110001080 Mahajabin Begum ID 2010110001070 Program : MBA (THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED FOR THE PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH A MAJOR IN HRM) 13 December 2011 Tazreen Rahman Course Teacher (Training & Development) Southeast University Dhaka Campus Subject: Submission of Report Dear Madam, With a pleasure, I would like to submit my internship report entitled “How I assess the training & development issues/needs of an Organization?” in connection of my practical experience in Bestway Group I have tried my level best to expose it’s “training & development issues/needs assessment” through collecting various significant information of Bestway Group. I hope you would kindly accept the report considering my unintentional mistakes in preparing of the report. Thanking You Sincerely Yours, ______________________ Nazia Tazreen & Group MBA Program Southeast University Dhaka Campus. |Content Name | |Page No. | |First Phase: Training & Development Process ...
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...Subject: Human Resource Development 1. * Meaning and concepts of Human Resource Development, Human Resource Development (HRD) is considered as a vital part of Human Resource Management and it is defined as "an organized learning experience within a given period of time with the objective of producing the possibility of performance change." HRD aims at overall development of human resources. HRD is more concerned with the training and development of employees. Human Resource Development (HRD) means to develop available manpower through suitable methods such as training, promotions, transfers and opportunities for career development. A) Describe the major functions in Human Resource Development (HRD) Frame work of an organization. – 2011 * OR - Features of Human Resource Development, The nature / scope / function / characteristics or features of HRD are as follows :- 1. Training and Development: HRD involves training and developing the employees and managers. It improves their qualities, qualifications and skills. It makes them more efficient in their present jobs. It also prepares them for future higher jobs. 2. Organizational Development (OD): HRD also involves Organizational Development. OD tries to maintain good relations throughout the organization. It also solves problems of absenteeism, internal conflicts, low productivity and resistance to change. 3. Career Development: HRD also involves career planning and...
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...Jennings Industries [4]and Merv Brown[5] case, diversification is only a different method in conducting the business and does not deviate from their original business structure. This amount is regarded as the normal proceeds of a business, based on the fact that it is received as part of their normal business operation by providing aircraft pilot training and specialist instruction services for individuals. Therefore, this recurring receipt is likely to be an assessable income under s6-5. However, it is important to note that there may be double tax agreement between Australia and US that will override s6-5. (2) AFS’s intention with the purchase of land on 1 Oct 2006 was to consolidate the land titles to build a large training facility to train students. Given all the effort to defend the disapproval by CAA, this intention is quite firm. Similar to Western Goldmine (NL) v DCT (WA)[6], AFS had not intended to resell the land at the time of its...
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...Chapter–One Introduction 1.1Background of the Study/ Introduction: Today's work environment requires employees to be skilled in performing complex tasks in an efficient, cost-effective, and safe manner. Training is needed when employees are not performing up to a certain standard or at an expected level of performance. The difference between actual the actual level of job performance and the expected level of job performance indicates a need for training. A training analysis is conducted ultimately to identify what areas of knowledge or behaviors that training needs to accomplish with learners. The analysis considers what results the organization needs from the learner, what knowledge and skills the learner presently has and usually concludes with identifying what knowledge and skills the learner must gain. Usually this phase also includes identifying when training should occur and who should attend as learners. Ideally, criteria are established for the final evaluation of training to conclude if training goals were met or not. Depending on the resources and needs of the organization, a training analysis can range from a very detailed inventory of skills to a general review of performance results. The more complete the training analysis, the more likely that the employee's training will ultimately contribute results to the organization. This report is a Project Report prepared as a requirement for the conclusion of the MBA Program. As per requirement of...
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...2009 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics Suntec Convention and Exhibition Center Singapore, July 14-17, 2009 A Virtual Reality Operator Interface Station with Hydraulic Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation for Prototyping Excavator Control Systems Mark D. Elton, Aaron R. Enes, and Wayne J. Book, Fellow, IEEE Abstract— A multimodal operator interface station is developed to display a realistic virtual reality depiction of a compact excavator performing general digging tasks. The interface station includes engine audio feedback and a near life-size operator display attached to a full-size cab. The excavator dynamics are determined by models of the hydraulic system, the linkage system, and the soil digging forces. To maximize the fidelity of the hydraulic model, certain “virtual” components of the model are replaced with real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations of the actual hardware. HIL simulation is done in a geographically isolated facility, with Internet based communication between HIL and the Remote Operator Interface. This is the first reported high-fidelity operator interface to be combined with remote hydraulic HIL simulations. I. I NTRODUCTION Hydraulic hardware has undergone a great evolution in recent years, evolving from purely hydro-mechanical devices to electro-hydraulic systems controlled by microprocessors. The use of electronic controllers opens the door to improving dynamic performance and enhancing traditional hydraulic...
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...marticulation number: 201011524 FTUG 44201, Business Environments Dr Marcjanna Augustyn DUE dATE: 04.05.2012 A Report showing the key political, economic, social and technological factors that are likely to influence: FlyBE limited Contents Page Title Page ________________________________________________ Page 1 Contents Page _____________________________________________ Page 2 List of Tables and Diagrams __________________________________ Page 3 Executive Summary _________________________________________ Page 4 Introduction ________________________________________________ Page 5 Methodology ______________________________________________ Page 6 Findings/Results ________________________________________ Page 7 – 16 Conclusion/Recommendation _________________________________ Page 17 References _________________________________________________ Page 18 List of Tables and Diagrams Table 1: “Key Financials and Employees” (FAME database) ___________________________ page 7 Table 2: “Number of passengers travelled through UK airports for the years 2007 till 2011” ______________________________________________________________________________ page 9 Table 3: “Interest Rates” _____________________________________________________ page 10 Table 4: “Estimated increases in rate of APD paid by a family of four” __________________ page 11 Table 5: “Percentage of people aged 65 and above”__________________________________...
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...electronic medical record system that includes standard nursing terminology. The technology needed in this scenario that would make this combination successful consist of network security measures to ensure security of protected health information under the federal requirements of HIPPA and HITECH. The use of emerging technology such as cellphones, tablets and remote technology should also be included in the discussions of creating a telehealth system that would accommodate both of the combining organizations. Telehealth not only includes communication between patients and healthcare providers, but also communication between healthcare providers in both of the combining organizations. Video conferencing can save healthcare providers time and money by allowing them to collaborate with one another without being physically near one another. A3. Identification of Team The interdisciplinary team on the project committee will consist of four team members. Team member A would be the project team lead in which I would nominate myself. It is important to have a nurse as project team lead because they understand the needs of the patients, the work flow of the unit and also how the system will affect those working at the point of care. The project lead should be an experienced nurse who is proficient within their specialty of nursing and is comfortable in a leadership role. The role of the project team lead can make the...
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