Thesis (Masters Diploma (Technology))--Cape Technikon, Cape Town, 1995 / Most organisations are normally aware of the importance of effective internal and external communication. However, if organisations do not make use of modern communication technologies and train and motivate users to utilise these effectively, it could seriously hamper effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, a competitive edge and profitability. Although large organisations normally are cognisant of modern communication technologies and largely make use of these, it does not imply that these technologies are regularly acquired and/or used to the optimum. In contrast, smaller organisations as well those functioning from home, may never even be exposed to these technologies. When taking the above-mentioned aspects into consideration, it becomes clear that employees in offices in large, medium and small organisations may experience definite needs and frustrations which may lead to dissatisfaction. This study determined the importance of communication in organisations, types of communication technologies used by large, medium and small organisations as well as communication needs and frustrations within organisations. The study also, to a lesser degree, determined how the user is influenced by modern communication technologies, ego the answering machine and electronic mail, and whether resistance to the use of these is prevalent. A literature study concerning the importance of communication in general, but more specifically in the office environment, (as a basis for the eventual productive and cost-effective utilisation of the different communication technologies) was undertaken. The study included traditional, modern and the latest available communication technologies in use overseas and locally as well as the advantages and disadvantages attached to these.

Cílem této práce je vytvoření komplexního pohledu na tvorbu aplikací v Microsoft Office s využitím VBA. Především potom najít způsob jak jednoduše a především levně a rychle vytvářet tento typ aplikací. V úvodní části práce jsou stručně popsány aplikace sady MSO, které jsou při tvorbě MSO řešení nejvíce používány. Dále je zde popsán postup vývoje v jazyce VBA současně s ním i způsob vývoje aplikací ve Visual Studiu. Jsou zde stručně popsány některé základní metodiky a vůbec historie softwarového inženýrství. V kapitole Guideline pro tvorbu aplikací v MSO, která vytváří největší přínos této práce je popsán vývojový cyklus tvorby aplikací v MSO, který jsem během své praxe vytvořil. Praktická úloha potom popisuje postup tvorby jednoduché aplikace v Ms Access. Práce je určena dvěma základním skupinám osob. Jsou to především ti, kteří jsou v roli analytiku a manažerů pracovišť, kde mají pocit, že neustále mechanicky opakují věci, které by bylo možné zautomatizovat. Dále jsou to potom programátoři, analytici a konzultanti, kteří by chtěli začít vyvíjet řešení postavená na MSO. Hlavním přínosem práce je poskytnutí obecného náhledu na tvorbu tohoto typu aplikací, společně s návodem, jak to činit co nejefektivněji.

This thesis examines the costs and benefits of energy management in office buildings and investigates the relationships between operating costs, space lease contracts, and building value. Energy Management by building owners and managers begins with monitoring and analysing building energy use and continues by reducing energy consumption through operating procedure changes, equipment replacement and control, personnel training, and continued monitoring. The cost to complete energy management projects in 12 office buildings is analysed. The average, before tax, internal rate of return for the 12 energy management programs was 22.1%, on total expenditures of roughly $1,200,000. Nine of the office buildings are publicly owned and occupied by the provincial government of B.C. The return on the investments in these buildings directly benefits the citizens of B.C. However, in the three privately owned and tenant occupied buildings, the owners have a less direct method of receiving the benefits due to net lease contracts with tenants, under which the tenants pay the energy costs and would normally receive the energy cost savings. If only the energy cost savings in vacant areas acrue to the owner, the after tax returns to the owner from the investments in energy management for the three privately owned buildings are all negative. However, because building value is determined by the net income of a property, and net income is dependent on revenues and operating costs, a statistical analysis of revenues and costs was completed on a 140 building sample of office buildings in the Vancouver, B.C. metropolitan area. The results of that analysis provided support for the hypothesis that energy cost reductions could result in increased lease revenues at the time of lease expiries because tenants are concerned primarily about the total space cost, not the lease payment to the owner. In that case, the returns to the building owners were significantly improved, were all positive, and were as great as 80%. / Business, Sauder School of / Real Estate Division / Graduate

This thesis project began with an interest in how architecture provides for both permanence and temporality and how contemporary conditions may impact upon architectural form. An, office building was chosen as the subject of exploration due to its ubiquitous nature and the requirement that it be adaptable to the changing needs of its occupants. The need for a flexible and economic architecture also presented the problem of anonymity and a lack of experiential richness. The intention of the investigation was to discover in what ways, if any, the permanent and temporal elements of a building might act in conjuction to create an enduring artifact which could respond to and register the complexities of everyday life. The project was inspired by observations in the city of Vancouver where development has occurred in a rapid and often irregular manner. The eastern part of the downtown centre and Yaletown were identified as particular areas of study. Patterns of development exhibit many smaller sites left empty or used as parking until being developed. These sites revealed an opportunity for the design of a medium-sized building which might maintain the smaller grain characteristic of these areas. As a "type", it could be adapted to the particularities of its location as well as the changing requirements of its occupants. A number of sites from four to six lots in width were identified in the study area. Various configurations were then devised to adapt the building model to particular site conditions including double party-wall versus corner locations and different orientations. The final project consists of the adaptation of this type to a site located on Homer Street near Pender Street. It is adjacent to an alley which marks the change in grid orientation in the area and allows three elevations of the building to be explored . The building employs an asymmetrically situated atrium and a core divided into two separated pods which would allow for increased penetration of natural light and ventilation. Structure, envelope and space dividing elements operate independently. The building envelope is separated out into two layers: the interior layer consists of a four foot wide grid of openings which may be filled with birch clad panels, bookcases or glazed panels or fitted with operable louvered windows. Random placements of panels allow the human inhabitation to be registered on the exterior of the building. The exterior skin then superimposes a composition of glazed panels which responds to the scale and order of the city and deals with environmental elements. A carved out entry lobby and two storey terrace along with landscaped roofdeck provide gradations of public and private common areas. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA), School of / Graduate

Thesis describes the concept of cloud computing and its development into today's form. First section defines cloud computing through several definitions. It also describes important capabilities of the technology. Second section is presenting case studies of cloud deployment in Czech companies. It is evaluating advantages and disadvantages of the particular solution in use. Third section is presenting results of quantitative research that was carried out on this topic with IT professionals working in Czech private sector.

It is the purpose of this paper to show that the Post Office must be a service and not a business. It will be shown that the Post Office Department is gradually changing from a service to a business.

Objective: The aim of this pilot study is the evaluation and measurement of color stability from baseline until stabilization of color associated with bleaching and the dehydration and rehydration process of the teeth. Method: Six extracted intact human third molars were randomly selected, cleaned, and stored in artificial saliva at 370C. A custom positioning jig was fabricated for each tooth for reproducible color measurement. A baseline shade was recorded according to the Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage L*a*b* (CIE-L*a*b*) using a Minolta Chromameter CR-(200). Color measurement for all testing was taking at baseline, 15 min, 30 min, 2h, 12h and every 2 h thereafter until color stabilization occurred. Phase 1(dehydration-rehydration w/o bleaching): For dehydration, all teeth lightened and color stability occurred at 6 h. Rehydration of teeth to the baseline of color was achieved after 14 hours. Phase 2 (Effect of bleaching): An in-office bleach material (Zoom 25% HP) was applied to each tooth according to the Kwon technique (polyethylene wrap placed to cover the gel) for one hour. All comparisons were made to a Delta value of 2.6 (perceivable difference). Result: Phase 1: A mean äL*=-13.05(±15.62) was observed for tooth dehydration with no perceivable changes in chroma äa* and äb*. Phase 2: In-office bleaching produced dehydration and chroma changes when measured immediately after bleaching with a mean of äL*=-12.45(±2.4), äa*=0.31(±0.53), and äb*= 3.67(±1.76). After rehydration of bleached teeth, luminosity values (äL*) returned to normal and only chromaticity changes (äb#8727;) were observed with a mean of 4.77(%B11.91). Conclusion: Within the limits of this study, in-office bleaching produced dehydration and chroma changes, represented by äL* and äb*. Upon rehydration, the color changes were not as discernible. Further study will be conducted to determine the validity of these findings.

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston University / PLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you. / This research sought to determine which skills were necessary for entry-level office workers in NH as perceived by secondary business teachers and training directors. 175 questionnaires of 263 were returned by secondary business teachers and 78 of 143 questionnaires were returned by training directors. Each questionnaire contained ninety-three competencies which were classified into seven general skill areas. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and Lotus were used to analyze the data. Methods of analysis included frequency distributions, percentages, cumulative frequencies, means, cross tabulations, t-tests, and paired t-tests. The ten most important skills reported were: read/follow written directions, accurate typing, keep confidentiality, take accurate phone messages, follow oral instructions, type business letters, answer the telephone, demonstrate good listening skills, organize work, and proofread. The two general skill areas of the seven which need the most improvement were planning, organizing, decision-making; and written/oral communications. The nineteen individual skills of the ninty-three which need improvement in instruction were: answer the telephone, handle outgoing mail, keep confidentiality, meet and greet people, organize work, place telephone calls, read/follow written directions, set priorities, take accurate phone messages, work under pressure, work with interruptions, work without close supervision, demonstrate good listening skills, follow oral instructions, proofread, speak clearly and accurately, spell and define words, use correct grammar, and write legibly. Nineteen of the individual skills had a significant difference when analyzed by size of company with the larger companies placing a greater emphasis on importance. There was insufficient data to draw conclusions regarding necessary skills by the type of business. Size of school, school location, and number of business teachers had little effect on the necessary skills needed by entry-level clerical office workers although teachers in Northern NH placed a greater emphasis on the accounting skills than did teachers in Sourthern NH. The major implication of this study is that more emphasis needs to be placed on planning, organizing, decision-making, written and oral communication skills. / 2031-01-01

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The aim of the diploma thesis is to offer to the city of Mikulov a project, that would help to use of a particular city part more efficiently and thus develop the city's potential not only as a tourist destination, but also for an attractive municipality. The diploma thesis deals mainly with the urban design of the new structure in relation to the existing buildings. One of the structural possibilities is developed also from the architectural point of view. The building would create a new place for city office.