Do you feel that countries and companies need explicit strategies for technology development, given the tremendous amount of largely spontaneous creativity that occurs today, often in areas where new technologies are not expected to exert a great influence.  Why or why not? 

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Course: InfoTech in a Global Economy

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Discussion Question:  Global Technology

Do you feel that countries and companies need explicit strategies for technology development, given the tremendous amount of largely spontaneous creativity that occurs today, often in areas where new technologies are not expected to exert a great influence.  Why or why not?

Reading Assignments

Chapter 2: Olsen, S., & National Academy of Engineering (U.S.). (2011). Global Technology : Changes and Implications: Summary of a Forum. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.

Lynn, L., & Salzman, H. (2007). The Real Global Technology Challenge. Change, 39(4), 8.

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  • At least one scholarly source should be used in the initial discussion thread. Be sure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use proper citations and references in your post.

Required Books & Resources

Title: Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy 

ISBN: 9781139536660

Authors: Henry Kressel, Thomas V. Lento

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Publication Date: 2012-07-19

 

Title: Federal Cybersecurity 

ISBN: 9781634853965

Authors: Cory Medina

Publication Date: 2016-01-01

 

Title: Mastering Blockchain

ISBN: 9781787125445

Authors: Imran Bashir

Publication Date: 2017-04-28

 

Title: Global Technology

ISBN: 9780309185059

Authors: Steve Olson, National Academy of Engineering

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2011-02-08

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