Common Principles and Practices Used to Successfully Manage the 21st Century
Technology-Intensive Organization
Sai Santhosh Viavur
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Assignment #1
TMGT 510 01B Management of Technology in Organizations
Presented to:
Dr. Jerry D. Parish, Professor of Technology Management
October 18, 2016
Abstract
Technology-intensive organizations are contributing to economic growth of any country. These companies are facing a lot of difficulties and competition. This article is mainly focused on how managers can control technology intensive work in order to sustain the competitive advantage. Organizations can achieve this by adding economic value to their products when compared to competitors. They should develop products that offer profitability in terms of value, price, and costs. This article also explains the challenges that technology intensive organizations are facing today. Paradigm shifts are also discussed in this article which are helpful for managers to win big and create competitive advantage. Value Driven Change Leadership is one of the effective techniques of modern project management approach. It consists of three themes such as value/outcome over budget/schedule, business solutions over architecture framework, and human change over repeated activities.
Common Principles and Practices Used to Successfully Manage the 21st Century
Technology-Intensive Organization
Introduction
Now-a-days, technology-intensive
In today's society technology has arguably become one of the most important social aspects. People tend to rely on technology for day to day interactions. That being said has this ultimately taken away needed experiences that youth need to grow from? The answer is yes, now instead of face to face interactions people revert to text messages or snapchats. Which ultimately takes away from the growth that is essential for youth to mature and learn from these social interactions that used to be valued. It also builds unhealthy habits and even addiction.
We all know technology is a good thing, right? Or is it? We can all come up with reasons why technology is helpful or appropriate like we can for a particular medicine. And while some drugs are really great to cure or prevent a disease, sometimes the side effects outweigh any possible benefit. The same is true with technology. Some common negative side effects of technology are kids playing on their phones instead of going outside to play or young people not interacting face-to-face as much as they used to. Parenting is an area that has suffered since the rise in technology, specifically with phone use.
Innovation is the act of introducing something new; this could be an idea, a method, or a device. Innovation happens every day and if you pay attention you will see it all around you. With some new technology we as a people have to ask if it’s ethical, socially acceptable, or sustainable because sometimes the boundaries tend to get pressed. These questions can apply to every invention or discovery known to mankind. Not all of the latest and greatest become big news buzzing your ears with social media wars, picketing, or even rioting but they all have a life span as technology advances and humans continue to push the limits. The advancements are designed to help people not only do the simplest of tasks but at times extend to perform the greatest of tasks. There is one major driver of change that is transforming the future of work and that is the upsurge of smart machines. The rise of smart machines will lead to significant changes to how work is organized and how we complete work tasks.
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I hypothesize the students in this study will perform well academically by using technology. Since there are mixed emotions about students using technology, I will also hypothesize that students will show positive behavior with how they perform during this process. The great use of technology and what it has to offer will maximize student behavior properly and show motivation while working on the assignment that will be given. In order to make this happen, teachers will be handing out laptops to each student who is involved in this study. The students will be given an assignment and will be asked to create a presentation of their choice by using Prezi. This will show the time and effort they put into this to make the presentation successful just by taking advantage of the tools and resources that technology has to offer. I hypothesize that each student will do academically well and overcome their struggles that they have as diverse learners. After this observation, students will then be given a survey. Student voices matter during this process and this determine how they feel about technology being more involved with their education.
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We hear again and again that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robots are going to take away human jobs.
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We use technology every day, but have you ever stopped to think about just how much technology or internet is being used? Have you ever stopped to think about when we first picked up a tablet or first started watching television? Technology has positive aspects such as having the ability to communicate with people in a different country. However by being introduced to technology at a young age is very harmful to children. Too much access to technology causes many problems in young children as well as in teenagers. Too much technology and internet affect a child’s mental health, how the child interacts with others, and can lead to physical health problems.
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