The article investigates the impact of technology on employment in key sectors of the Indian economy. The analysis encompasses services and manufacturing sectors. The services sectors include firms engaged in financial and non-financial segments, while manufacturing sector consists of firms engaged in production of consumer goods. The findings suggest that indicators that have affected employment in manufacturing sector are size of operations, import of capital goods and better human resource (HR) practices, while in financial services sector, the factors affecting employment are better HR policies, profitability and expenditure on Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Whereas in non-financial sector firms, import of capital goods and expenditure on training and welfare of workforce significantly influenced employment. The distinguishing finding is that association between employment creation and age of firms is negative in financial services sector, while age of firm is immaterial in manufacturing and non-financial sectors. The study uses Prowess database for the period between 2011–2012 and 2015–2016. JEL: O14, O15, O33
Purpose -The educational institutions in India have been experiencing new educational technologies (NET)-led technical change for the last two decades or so. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of NET (all possible forms of new technologies) and its impact on students enrolled in tertiary education institutions in India. The main objectives of the study are: to identify intensity of NET used by the students; to investigate whether use of NET is influenced by the financial nature of institution; and to examine the consequences of NET use. Design/methodology/approach -This study is based on a primary survey of seven higher education institutions located in National Capital Region of India. The universities included are both private and public funded. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 201 students in these universities. Advanced statistical techniques have been applied for the analysis. Findings -The study finds that the NET use enables students to communicate with their counterparts and faculty in a more effective manner. The use of digital technologies helps them to manage class activities in a better way. The NET use is found to be more relevant to engineering and science students which leads to better illustration of ideas and enhanced job prospects. The study finds that use of digital technologies is extensive in public-funded institutions. The significant contributions of NET use in improvement in learning are also found in the study.Research limitations/implications -The major limitation of this study is the small sample size. It was not possible to increase the sample of students due to financial constraint. It is recommended that future research with larger sample could prove the robustness of the findings. Another limitation is the coverage of students only. The future studies may include the analysis of teachers' views on NET adoption and its consequences. Originality/value -The present study is an original work of the authors.
The article delineates the existing paradigm of educational technologies in Indian tertiary education institutions. The findings are expected to be useful for tertiary education institutions and policy makers so that they can reorient the existing policies that will be helpful in providing quality education commensurate with industrial needs. The study investigates the adoption of new educational technologies and its impact on students. The empirical findings are based on primary data collected from state and privately funded universities located in and around Delhi, India. The findings of the study suggest that there is a positive association between the intensity of technology used and its impact on students. We also find that the use of latest technologies makes students more creative and improves learning abilities. The other factors that influenced the degree of new technologies used are the opinion of students on the following descriptions: (a) Helps in understanding concepts more clearly, (b) Contributes in better illustration of ideas, (c) Provides opportunity to interact with students of other institutions effectively, and (d) Equates with international teaching methodologies.
Information communication technology (ICT) in government agencies as well as educational and research institutions facilitates an efficient, speedy and transparent dissemination of information to the public and other agencies for performance of government administration activities. The importance of ICT in governance has been recognized the world over. E-governance highlights several elements of good governance such as transparency, accountability, participation, social integration, public financial management reform and development. This study is based on research and personal interviews of selected representatives of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. The findings of this study highlight the role of Internet, particularly the World Wide Web (WWW), which has made it easier for citizens to locate and download official information and to conduct transactions. Information management agencies such as libraries and knowledge centres play a vital role in supporting transparent and accountable governance in this digital era. E-government needs to be integrated into the broader public management framework so as to make a substantial change in the government to citizen (G2C) relationship.
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