Technology and Future of Work
Technology and Future of Work
WORK
CLASS 1
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
DR RADHA YADAV
BOOK
CURRENT TRENDS AND PREDICTIONS
• 1990s:
• Predictions of the internet creating a “paperless” and highly efficient work environment.
• Outcome: While digital transformation occurred, paper use continued in various sectors,
and new challenges like cybersecurity emerged.
• Background and Evolution
• Initial Phase: Online Bookstore
• Amazon began as an online bookstore, leveraging the internet to offer a vast selection of books to a global audience.
• 2. Technological Innovations
• E-Commerce Platform
• Advanced algorithms for personalized recommendations and efficient search functionalities.
• User-friendly interface and streamlined checkout process.
• Cloud Computing
• Launch of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2006, providing scalable cloud computing solutions.
• AWS has become a leading provider of cloud services, supporting businesses globally.
• Customer Experience
• Enhanced customer experience through personalized recommendations, efficient delivery, and robust customer service.
• Introduction of innovative services like Amazon Go (cashier-less stores) and Alexa (voice-activated assistant).
• 4. Challenges Faced
• Regulatory and Legal Issues
• Scrutiny over anti-competitive practices, data privacy, and labor practices.
• Ongoing investigations and potential regulations from governments worldwide.
• Environmental Impact
• Concerns over the carbon footprint of extensive logistics operations.
• Efforts to implement sustainable practices and achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
• 5. Benefits Observed
• Economic Impact
• Creation of millions of jobs worldwide.
• Contribution to the growth of the digital economy through AWS and e-commerce platforms.
• 6. Future Outlook
• Continued Innovation
• Investment in emerging technologies such as quantum computing, autonomous vehicles, and advanced AI.
• Expansion into new sectors like healthcare with initiatives like Amazon Pharmacy.
• Sustainability Goals
• Commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 through initiatives like The Climate Pledge.
• Implementation of renewable energy solutions and sustainable packaging practices.
DISCUSSION POINTS
• https://www.ted.com/talks/kai_fu_lee_how_ai_can_save_our_humanity
?geo=hi
• How AI can save our humanity
EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
• How does worker feel about work? Are they happy doing
whatever activity they are doing
• Are employee stressed or relaxed?
• Objective measurement: Absenteeism, anxiety, mental
illness, etc.
• Subjective measurement: questionnaire, empirical study
REASONS TO LOOK AT WELL-
BEING
• Change in jobs due to AI
• Loosing of jobs in near future
• Lack of skills
• Remote work
• Work life balance
• Social life
SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY OR
SDT THEORY
• Person’s ability to make choices and manage
their own life.
• Psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan,
who first introduced their ideas in their 1985
book Self-Determination and Intrinsic Motivation
in Human Behavior.
• People tend to be driven by a need to grow and
gain fulfillment.
COMPONENTS OF SELF-DETERMINATION
• Tele-working
• Nomadic working
• Hot-desking,
• co-working spaces
• Crowd work
• Online labor platforms
• Coworking and hybrid options at least offer some opportunity for an individual
to access relevant social comparatives that can support competence through
access to informal learning, peer observation and mentoring in the moment.
• Digital resilience competency framework Grant and Clarke (2020)
Digital skills, trust-building skills, self-care skills, and social and emotional
skills
RELATEDNESS
GLOBAL LEVEL
• 400 brands
• Biggest Product-Personal Care
• 190 Countries
• 3.4 billion people every day
• Euro 59.6 Billion turnover
• CEO –Mr Hein Schumacher
DISCUSSION
Here are the key steps in an accounts payable process flow chart:
1. Send purchase order to the supplier.
2. Receive and inspect goods.
3. Receive invoice.
4. Match document 2 or 3 ways.
5. Code invoice.
6. Route invoice for approval.
7. Submit invoice for payment.
8. Record all transactions in the GL.
Full cycle of AP process includes:
• Receiving the purchase order (PO) from the purchase
department,
• Receiving the invoice from the vendor,
• Matching/validating the PO and the invoice
• Approval final payment to the vendor
ROLE PLAY FOR EVERY QUESTION
• Introduction
• Difference
• Application
• AR skills
What is this image reflecting?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hScacmPAek
AUGMENTED REALITY (AR)
• https://easternpeak.com/blog/bringing-augmented-reality-to
-your-retail-app/
• U.S. Army’s TAR: Tactical Augmented Reality (TAR)
assists soldiers in locating fellow soldiers, showcasing AR’s
potential in defense.
Design and modelling:
• Businesses often use AR for 3D modeling during the design process
for items like homes and cars. AR can facilitate early-stage product
creation and development, giving designers a precise view of product
form and function.
-Father of computer
A system that would allow users to interact
graphics. with virtual objects in a natural environment
REST YOU KNOW
VIRTUAL REALITY (VR):
• VR creates a fully immersive digital environment that completely
replaces the real world, typically experienced through VR headsets.
• Technology: Uses headsets with screens, motion sensors, and
sometimes additional devices like gloves or treadmills to allow users to
interact with a completely virtual environment.
• VR applications transport users into a simulated environment,
disconnected from the real world.
Examples:
• Oculus Rift,
• HTC Vive,
• PlayStation VR
2. Healthcare: Surgical simulations, vein visualization • Healthcare: Therapy for phobias and PTSD,
for injections, and patient education. surgical training, and pain management.
3. Retail: Virtual try-ons, interactive store displays, and • Entertainment: Immersive gaming
enhanced product information. experiences, virtual concerts, and 360-degree
movies.
4. Gaming: Real-world environments enhanced with
game elements, such as in Pokemon Go. • Real Estate: Virtual property tours and
architectural visualization.
5. Navigation: Enhanced maps and real-time directions,
such as Google Maps AR. • Training and Simulation: Military training,
flight simulation, and industrial safety
training.
• Career and Future Prospects Due to AR and VR
Apart from technical skills , You’ll also need various workplace skills, including customer service and problem-solving.
• 3. Practically: Hyderabad’s Practically offers an AR-based STEM learning app with practical
learning through AR, simulations, and 3D videos. It has secured USD 24 million in funding to
date.
• 4. 3rdFlix: Hyderabad’s 3rdFlix provides AR and VR-based educational tools for simulations,
concept videos, and test prep, securing USD 15 million in funding.
• 5. AjnaLens: Thane-based AjnaLens offers AI-powered mixed reality glasses for defense,
education, and enterprise. It secured USD 8 million in funding to drive innovation.
CREATIVE STARTUPS IN AR
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcWKbX49SJw
LET’S UNDERSTAND THE BASICS FIRST
What is a Blockchain?
Ledger is a database which says who owns what and at what price and is updated with every new trx
WHAT IS BLOCKCHAIN & CRYPTOCURRENCY
● House ● Image
● Car ● Video
● Stocks ● Non-Physical Book
● Furniture ● In-Game Characters
● Digital Land
What Makes Buying/Selling in Physical
World Very Natural/Seamless Implications
• The United States is at the forefront, with widespread acceptance, research associations,
and cryptocurrency infrastructure.
• China, despite crypto mining bans, is a strong advocate of Blockchain technology, with
government initiatives like the Blockchain Service Network (BSN).
• Switzerland's supportive environment and liberal regulations have made it a hub for over
450 Blockchain-based businesses.
• Singapore competes with China and Japan in Blockchain development, with forward-
thinking policies and numerous ICOs.
• The United Kingdom actively fosters Blockchain growth with regulations and initiatives like
Blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS).
• Germany's thriving Blockchain ecosystem benefits from clear regulations, academic research, and
corporate integration.
• Japan stands out with its well-defined regulatory framework and adoption of Blockchain across
various sectors.
• South Korea excels due to government support, robust startup culture, and strategic location
attracting investments.
• El Salvador made history by adopting Bitcoin as legal tender, promoting financial inclusion and
transparency.
• Canada's proactive government and thriving startup ecosystem have positioned it as a Blockchain
powerhouse
ABOUT THE CASE-
Misaligned Incentives
Economics and ROI
Technology and Mismatch of Interests
Cost-Benefit Analysis Scalability Issues Vendor Lock-In
Implementation Costs Concerns
AREAS TO BE FOCUSED
Understanding
Industry Behaviour
Focusing on
Interoperability
• PLEDGE TO FLEX
• Shweta Mohanty
• Any three ethos of SAP
How many engineers organized ten scrum teams
• How many researches have conducted to finalise the model
• How many options given for hybrid format
• How many principles for PLEDGE TO FLEX
• ELIXIR
• Name the program for sense of belongingness
CASE STUDY -5
People Strategy
Rewards Structure
Processes
STAGES OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT