Information technology may be defined as "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware." Information technology is capable of inputting, processing, storing, transmitting all type of information whether it is audio, video, text or graphic and having control on all types of machines electronically. Information technology includes computers, networks, satellite communications, robotics, videotext, cable television, electronic mail ("e-mail"), electronic games, and automated office equipment. The information industry consists of all computer, communications, and electronics-related organizations, including hardware, software, and services. Use of information technology to perform a task has advantage of rapid processing and information mobility, as well as improved reliability and integrity of processed information. It is a convenient term for including both telephony and computer technology in the same word. It is the technology that is driving what has often been called "the information revolution". Nowadays it has become popular to broaden the term to explictly include the field of electronic communication so that people tend to use the abbreviation ICT (Information and Communication Technology). BACKGROUND Information technology dates back to 5000BC, when people started using alphabets as a medium of communication. However, its actual emergence started with the first ever use of the computer. The real modern mechanical computer was conceived in 1822 by Charles Babbage. Then came the electromechanical age in 1840s with the discovery of different ways to harness electricity and t... ... middle of paper ... ...r making calls. Today's technically advanced cell phones can perform as many or even more tasks than a home computer. They are capable of internet access, sending and receiving photos and files, storing data, to name just a few of the available options. So a question arises as to why different people choose different brands and what are the features they look for while purchasing a mobile handset. Hence a study was undertaken in ICE College among the mobile phone user students. It provides a scope to understand the consumers buying behavior (especially students) towards the mobile handsets. The results of the study would give the mobile manufacturing companies an insight about the preferences of the consumers and also their expectations from the mobile phones. This would help the companies to understand the potential of the market and target the right consumers.
with the attainment and with the use of the material requisites of well-being” —ignoring the fact that sociologists, psychologists, and anthropologists frequently study exactly the same phenomena. Another economist, Lionel Robbins, has more recently defined economics as “The science which studies human behavior as a relationship between given ends and scarce means which have alternative uses.” This definition states that economics is the science of economizing. It captures and points out one of the striking
helped shape society with their innovative ideas. The universal definition of a “genius” is “one who has an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.’ Genius is also defined as ‘a person having an extraordinarily high intelligence rating on a psychological test, as an IQ (Intelligence Quotient) above 140” (Dictionary.Com Pars. 1, 2). We know who throughout history has been considered a genius, and the commonly accepted
Liberty, can be defined as freedom from control, captivity, or restraint; where all are equal and have the ability to do whatever is in their will, that none can be hindered by race, class or sex. While freedom is mostly brought within the ideas of slavery, as is within the contexts of Olaudah Equiano and Phillis Wheatley's works, it can also be that of women from their husbands and places in life, as with Mary Astell's work. Equiano has a firsthand account on the effects of slavery and the necessity
Naturalism presents human beings as subject to natural forces beyond their control. This idea is evident in both “A mystery of heroism” by Stephen Crane and “To build a fire” by Jack London both of which were written around the turn of the 20th century. The literary themes of naturalism such as fate and isolation are present in multiple different ways throughout these two stories. In “A mystery of heroism” the naturalism theme of fate is explicit. Fred Collins, the main protagonist was basically
Invented Spelling Defined Invented spelling refers to the self- directed attempts of young children to represent words in print (Ouellette, Sénéchal, & Haley, 2013). Invented spelling, also termed developmental spelling, transitional spelling, and temporary spelling is the use of letters and/or symbols to represent text (Kolodziej & Columba, 2005). Through this method, young children are encouraged to spell words based off their knowledge of of how phonemes work and putting letters together that
Loyalty, as defined in the Odyssey seems to be the constant devotion to someone, the hopefully longing of their return and victory. Homer seems to value loyalty over many of the other human traits, as Eumaeus gets not only Homer’s famous “you” but his own book as well. The swineherd is not the only character that Homer uses to show loyalty, Penelope and Telemachus show unyielding faithfulness to Odysseus throughout the epic poem; as do many other characters even gods. Homer demonstrates the value
godly nature. While modern heroes tend to be fictional and give people hope of an all-powerful protector, Greek heroes were more approachable and realistic as they relied heavily on the gods. By using the archetypal hero cycle, the Greek hero is defined as a mortal of royal descent who embraces the nature of humanity in order to gain honor from the gods. The archetypal hero cycle is a series of 17 steps, which explain a hero’s journey from his initiation up until he gains his freedom to live. As
the use of alternate technology. Cognitive radio (CR) is an available option. Cognitive radio concept was introduced by Mitoala [2]. CR in general can be defined as the usage of licensed spectrum by an unlicensed user when the former is not using it. This is called as spectrum hole. CR uses these for transmission of data/voice [3]. CR as defined by Haykin is: “Cognitive radio is an intelligent wireless communication system that is aware of its surrounding environment (i.e., outside world), and uses
understanding of what is leadership, the qualities of a leader and how those qualities can be incorporated into effective management. Also knowledge of what exactly is a learning organization and sound management would provide insight. Leadership is defined by Hannagan (2005: 37) as “the process of motivating people to act in particulars ways in order to achieve specific goals” while similarly Shackleton (1995: 2) says that “leadership is the process in which an individual influences other group members
According to survey of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 2002, it has been found that spectrum access is more significant problem than physical scarcity of spectrum. With many technological advances in the field of wireless communication and 3G, 3.5G, 3.75G and 4G technology already being employed Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast Services (MBMS) demand has tremendously increased and with the standardization of MBMS it has gained significant interest in the market. Multimedia content requires
SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: Sole proprietorship is an independent business owned by one individual. Sole proprietorship businesses are relatively small and in most cases the financial resources of one person are adequate to cover operational expenditure. Characteristics of Sole Proprietorship 1. Simplicity – Starting a sole proprietorship is quiet simple. The only legal formalities are applying for the required state or local license or permit. If the sole proprietor wants to operate the business
Nothing defines a nation greater than it’s culture. The culture is the unifying force that brings the people, the economy, and the politics into one. For the people it’s a sense of belonging. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the souls of its people.” The culture ultimately establishes a traditional set of morals that lives on through the people to be passed on through generations. It becomes a part of life that even the most different of people can
Character-defined Destiny The Greek poet Homer established the heroic epic literary genre more than two-and-a-half millennia ago with the composition of two voluminous works of art, the Odyssey and the Iliad. From its inception, the heroic epic cast human fate as a type of whimsical recreation for the gods. In fact, the word fate was adopted from the name of the Greek gods in charge of spinning the thread of human life and then cutting it when a person’s destiny had been fulfilled. Hence, a
Virtual Worlds Defined Modern virtual worlds are massive, simulated environments that can be accessed via the World Wide Web. Virtual worlds can be categorized into two distinct groups: “gaming” virtual worlds and “social” virtual worlds. As their names imply, these two categories of virtual worlds are distinguished by their overall purposes. The first type is designed primarily for game play, and the second type almost exclusively for communications. Gaming virtual worlds also abbreviated as
minimum wage is $15,080 a year, and that is about half of what retirees need to maintain their living standards in retirement. Government Sponsored Defined-Benefit Pension Plans provide incentives to attract talents to work for the government. The pension plans serve the purpose of providing safety and security in retirement. Pension plan is a defined benefit plan that