...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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...We are in the age of science and technology. Man cannot live without the aid of science. Science has so much engulfed our lives that nothing can take place in our day to day work without the help of science. Our food, transport, learning, administration, recreation and social life are all linked with science in various ways. To answer the question whether science has come to mankind as a boon or as a use for ruin (bane), one should know what science exactly means. Science is said to be a systematic classification of experiences. We, men wonder at the various things and events happening around us. We get doubts; what are they? These questions are the basic seeds for science. Then starts the thinking, reasoning, analysis, synthesis, comparison and contrast and finally the truth emerges. Scientists say there is a scientific method for everything and there are inevitable steps to be followed: (1) Observation (2) Hypothesis (3) Experiment (4) Theory and (5) Proof. All scientists have, in a way, followed these steps. The aim of science is search for truth, and to know things, hitherto unknown. A scientist does not accept ideas, simply because, they were accepted by others earlier. Great discoveries are a result of reasoning. A lot of patience and observation are required. Civilization, as it is today, is the result of a number of discoveries made in the field of science. The invention of them simple wheel has resulted in our modern industrialization. Electricity, as a source of...
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...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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...or bad but our thinking makes it so " yep , it is very true . 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 . 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...
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...The health aspect: Tooth paste is supposed to be really gentle since human have got thin mucous membranes in our mouth that are highly sensitive. In our study we have taken 8 different products of toothpastes which is a combination of pure chemical and herbal. Surprisingly the toothpastes which claim that are herbal rich has also got chemicals in it which is not safe for human body. Some of the herbal toothpaste also possess harmful chemicals such as fluoride, SLS, Sodium benzoate, sorbitol , etc and other abrasives and excipients which are termed as toxins by FDA-Food and Drug Agency. Allowing many of these toxins to be easily absorbed into the body, resulting in potentially grave health risks over time. Each toxin has its own boon and bane for example we will look at couple of them Fluoride Calcium fluoride is the most-common naturally-occurring form of fluoride, and in small amounts it is not toxic | Used as rat poison...
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...TECHNOLOGY BANE OR BOOM? The overt observation of some knowledgeable persons who passionately feel concerned for the welfare of humanity, in the wake of scientific strides and technological triumphs, laments that “technology creates more problems than it solves”. Their concern echoes the similar sentiments of thinkers like J.G.Ballard for whom, “technology dictates the languages in which we speak and think. Either we use those languages or we remain mute”, and for Omar Bradley “our technology has already outstripped our ability to control it”. Despite these jarring notes, technology has acquired a halo that is almost impossible to shake off. Who can deny the robust role and range of technology that we experience in our every day life. If we care to look at the scintillating side of technology, we find space technology and its applications provide useful data for natural disaster monitoring, solving environment problems, improve telecommunications and provide other basic services. Through fax, e-Mail and the Internet, information technology has outstripped all barriers that time and space had placed in man’s search for instant information. Though electronic information is hard to control, yet the individual newsgatherer is visible and vulnerable. The latest in the success story is the likely boom that bio-technology promises to unfold in the years to come. Rightly, biotechnology is being seen by scientists and entrepreneurs alike as the next big thing with the potential...
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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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...MBA GD Topics • Is India moving away from a secularist state? • Education in India - or the lack of it • What ails Indian sports? • The Age of Information • Is Philosophy just an armchair theory? • Success is all about human relations • Borderless worlds - Dream or reality? • Quality is a myth in India. • Education and success - Is there a correlation? • We don't learn from history, we repeat it • Do we need a global policeman • Indian villages - our strength or our weakness? • Agrarian Economy in India - boon or bane • if there were no armies in the world...... • Indian customs - are we in a time warp? • "How green was my valley........". Is nature paying the price ? • Management Education - Is it necessary to succeed in business • The role of NGOs in economics and politics • NGOs - Do they serve peoples interests or are they pressure groups? • Death of Socialism • Role of women in development • Kids today are not what they used to be • Casteless India - A pipe dream • Should Trade Unionism be banned in India • Repeated elections - Should taxpayers pay for it? • Indian bureaucracy - foundation strengths or colonial hangovers? • In India, the whole is less than the parts - Do we lack in team spirit? • Generation X - Drivers of our future or are they our lost souls? • Do we need a cut in the defence budget? • "Dot.com" companies...
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...Abstract: Kanban is a Japanese term which means “visible record”. This is the term used in production and inventory control systems and methods which help us find out the answer or questions like: what parts to manufacture, when to start manufacturing, when to stop manufacturing, how many to manufacture and where to deliver them to. Kanban works on a pull systems to automatically schedule more production without intervention of Supervision nor Planning & Scheduling Department personnel. Kanban works for higher volume , repetitive products where setup time is short and there is great deal of demand certainty. A pull system has advantages over push system, 1:It can be observed easily unlike push system 2: Efficiency: Pull system is efficient as compared to push system, 3:Variability: There is less variability in a pull system as compared to a push system because a pull system regulate the fluctuation of WIP levels while a push system does not, 4: Robustness: A pull system is less sensitive to error than a push system is. The main focus of the article is on maintaining a constant flow of production using kanban signals and hence minimize waste of excessive inventories where no production will be initiated before a specific customer order into picture. INTRODUCTION: A Kanban inventory is often seen in accordance with Lean Manufacturing and Just-In-Time philosophies. The purpose of a Kanban inventory system is to have minimum inventory levels, and to keep...
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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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...Frederick Winslow Taylor & Scientific Management The Advent of Scientific Management: Boon or Bane While the “Scientific Management” principles were widely acclaimed globally, it underwent severe criticism failing to take into account the differences of traits among people. Critiques argued that generalization of this theory to every workers is not right since very individual is different and can have different ways of being efficient. Taylor’s principles helped in achieving the maximum output and suggested improved working conditions for workers. Though it aimed at the benefits of the employers and employees, the fact remains that it also has negative impacts on the workers class and the society which I have analyzed subsequently through some of my Experiences: * Dehumanized Workers, Lack of Autonomy and Monotony of Work: Introduction of Execute Only concept has led to workers being dehumanized as they were not allowed to voice their opinions while performing an activity. This leads to dissatisfaction among the workers which affects the sustenance of maximum speed state. Monotonous work added fuel to the fire aggravating the level of dissatisfaction among workers. In the famous “Hawthorne Experiment” it was revealed that one of the main factors in productivity improvement is the autonomy allowed at workplace i.e. Involvement and Authority to take decisions in the performed activities. In the famous bestseller “Maverick”, Ricardo Semler – Owner of SEMCO shows that...
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...The decline in the number of CAT-takers continued as this year saw around 1.85L students appearing for CAT 2011, a significant drop (Ref. graph) from CAT 2010. Put this in perspective, this number also includes the JMET applicants who would have applied for the IIT-SOMs. Looking at this trend I can’t help but think about the future of CAT and consequently about the applicants for IIMs. CAT has lost its claws – Like it or not! With the new format and the blunders of CAT 2009, all has been ensured that CAT loses its edginess and is no longer one of the most ‘feared’ examinations around. The hype did contribute to no. of applications. But the age of hype is over. Vendors have messed up and been shuffled around. The online CAT is still evolving and nowhere close to the GMAT pattern that it so miserably tries to emulate. It is no longer a pencil-paper test and draws only crowds from metros (close to 70%) with reports suggesting that an online CAT repels students from smaller towns and villages. Adding to the misery is the fact that acing the CAT doesn’t guarantee you squat. You could make headlines for being a 100 percentile-guy, but pray to God that you don’t make another headline that says, “Now, IIMs don’t even want their100-percentile guys”. Students will slowly understand this complication and steer away from CAT if such a trend continues. In such an event, I won’t be surprised when there comes a day when there aren’t even 1 lakh students to write the CAT. Outcome – CAT...
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...www.ijmra.us May 2012 Volume-2, Issue-2 ISSN: 2249-2496 Contact Us: editorijmie@gmail.com info@ijmra.us www.ijmra.us A Quarterly Double-Blind Peer Reviewed Refereed Open Access International e-Journal - Included in the International Serial Directories www.ijmra.us May 2012 Volume-2, Issue-2 International Journal of Research in Social Sciences (ISSN: 2249-2496) CONTENTS Sr. No. TITLE & NAME OF THE AUTHOR (S) An Assessment of Poverty Eradication and the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria. Amaghionyeodiwe, Lloyd Ahamefule and Adediran, Olanrewaju Adewole The Influence Of Private Interests In Policy Making In Nigeria: A Case Study Of Commercial Agricultural Project In Kwara State, 2004 – 2010. DR. Abubakar O. Sulaiman And Lawal Abdullahi Oladimeji A Logistic Brownian Motion With A Price Of Dividend Yielding Asset. D. B. Oduor and Silas N. Onyango Poverty Reduction And The Attainment Of The Millenium Development Goals In Nigeria: Problems And Prospects. Adejuwon, Kehinde David and Tijani, Abideen Adekunle Streamlining The Principle Prohibiting Dual Punishment In The Islamic Republic Of Iran’s Penal Code. Mohammed Reza Mojtehedi A critical review of contrastive rhetoric analysis. Alireza Bonyadi Investigating the Effect of Brand Awareness and Brand Image on Purchase Behavior of Customers. Aylar zeynalzade Teachers And Computer Technology: Supervisors’ Views. Dr. Sait AKBAŞLI, Dr. Serdarhan Musa TAŞKAYA, Dr. Ali MEYDAN and Dr. Mehmet ŞAHİN Analysis and...
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...have is that life without technology would have been very difficult and certainly quite boring. Things such as vehicles, computers and air conditioners can only after all bring more ease and comfort to a person. To even presume about living without these instruments is utterly impossible. Nevertheless, if one pauses to think at this moment, one can realize that they feel that such objects are necessary for living only because they are already being used for living. Had a ceiling fan or a microwave oven never been invented, then people would definitely never have missed not having them. Deeming such objects as crucial for life is thus not an objective argument but a mere mistake on our part. People may argue that due to developments in science and medicine, we have achieved longer life spans and better health standards. Yet, even these inexpressible accomplishments are...
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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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