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Unit 5-Technological Environment

This document discusses technological environment and provides details about technology, science and technology systems in Nepal, and information technology. It can be summarized as follows: [1] Technology is defined as the set of processes and systems used to convert resources into products and services. It includes hard technologies like patents and specifications, as well as soft technologies like management systems. [2] Nepal established organizations like the National Council for Science and Technology and the Royal Nepal Academy for Science and Technology to develop science and technology. The Ministry of Science and Technology was also formed to lead these efforts. [3] Information technology is widely used in areas like administration, communication, production, and distribution in business. However, Nepal is still

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Unit 5-Technological Environment

This document discusses technological environment and provides details about technology, science and technology systems in Nepal, and information technology. It can be summarized as follows: [1] Technology is defined as the set of processes and systems used to convert resources into products and services. It includes hard technologies like patents and specifications, as well as soft technologies like management systems. [2] Nepal established organizations like the National Council for Science and Technology and the Royal Nepal Academy for Science and Technology to develop science and technology. The Ministry of Science and Technology was also formed to lead these efforts. [3] Information technology is widely used in areas like administration, communication, production, and distribution in business. However, Nepal is still

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Technological Environment

PRESENTED BY: SUJAYA THAPA KVC, IV SEM

What Is Technology
Its an ability to create new things from the blending

of resources like; land, labor, capital & knowledge. Acc to Ricky W. Griffen, the set of processes and systems used by organizations to convert resources into products or services. Types of Technology

Hard Technology

Refers to patents, design, technical specifications, and other tangible items. Refers to management, organization & administration of technical processes.

Soft Technology

Business & Technology


Areas of Technology relevant to business:

Methods of manufacturing a product Reduction of Waste & Manufacturing cost Using eco-friendly materials Improving process quality & reliability Introducing new products & services E-business Technology Manual Technology operated by human (manpower) Mechanized Technology use of machines Automated Technology self-controlled machines Robotics Technology replacement of man by robots

Choice of Technology

Nepalese Science & Technology System


Science & Technology (S&T) was considered

necessary determinant for industrial & economic development during Fifth Plan. At First, National Council for Science & Technology (NCST) developed under National Planning Commission in 1976. Secondly, Royal Nepal Academy for Science & Technology (ROAST) established in 1982. Thirdly, Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST) in 1996.

Science & Technology Policy


Adopted Science & Technology (S&T) policy in 1989 with

objective to;

i. Development of Technologies & services for priority areas of socioeconomic development. ii. Fulfillment of peoples basic needs iii. Qualitative development of human resources

Tenth Plan & three-Year Interim Plan regarding S&T

includes;

A. Development & Expansion


A high-level National Science & Technology Council & coordination committee will be constituted for national vision & policy Ministry of Science & Technologys competence would be enhanced

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B. Development of Human Resources


Producing necessary manpower to intricate technology Enhancing competence of universities in producing quality human resource

C. Promotion of Research & Development


Conducting programs related local resources, means Conducting programs to develop necessary technology Conducting programs with focus on special areas & targeted groups Establishing a research fund

Status of Industrial Technology in Nepal


Because of Liberalization & Privatization industries are

free to use newer technologies. Status of Industrial technology can be assessed by;

1. System of Research & Development

Most organizations are dependent on low-graded technologies. Lacking in high-skill products & export of Raw or semi-processed items. Critical demands are mechanical skills, IT professionals, chemical technician

2. Export Performance

3. Skill Inventory

4.Pattern of Technology Transfer


International business is the only medium. Factors include like; nature of production process, labor & capital cost

Information Technology
Information technology (IT) is a branch of

engineering dealing with the use of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data. Features of Communication

Efficiency & Effectiveness Time saving & cost minimization Storage of past information for future needs Increases accuracy

Information Technology & Business


Administration filing & storage data

Communication fax machines, e-mails


Production Storage & Distribution

Electronic Fund Transfer at point of Sale (EFTPOS) Credit card, VISA card
The Internet

Status of Information Technology in Nepal


RONAST & Mercantile introduced e-mail services in

1993, using dial-up facilities provided by ERNET, New Delhi Mercantile Office Systems, first Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Nepal, started in July 1995. Education, travel, tourism, media are highly affected by IT in Nepal. Government of Nepal (GON) adopted Electronic Transactions Act, 2007.

IT Policy
The main objectives are; Increase employment through reaching IT among peoples Create knowledge based society & industry Different programs conducted to strengthening &

development of IT sector in the country through;


Computerizing all government offices Creating national IT fund for venture capital Promoting & encouraging e-commerce, e-education Establishing a National Information Technology Center Extending availability of Internet services to districts & villages

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