Order instructions
1. Study chapters 6, 7, and 8 in the Wharton Text and summarize HERE in a 1/2 page paragraph each (min). Include your MW summaries for chapters 6, 7, and 8 HERE as well. Remember, upload ALL of this assignment (1 file preferred) before ending your session.
2. How may have technologies played a part in our current ‘economic crisis’ and what would you do differently as a technology manager to prevent this sort of thing in the future?
3. What do you think about technologies’ role in determining the next Presidential Election outcome? Should we be concerned and why or why not? What technologies would you bring to bear for the 2016 elections?
4. Do you foresee any long-term significant effects for America as a result of standing down the NASA Shuttle Program? Who might we have to purchase manned spaceflight services from?
5. Briefly discuss the concept of ‘market lumpiness’. What is the meaning of ‘dimensions of merit’ and what is their relationship to a lumpy market?
6. What possible roles can technology play in the US achieving energy independence in the next decade?
7. Discuss how ‘complementary assets’ may somewhat stifle implementation of an emerging technology.
8. Develop a listing and short description of your perceived “most important concept” from the Wharton and Masterworks chapter 8.
9. In addition, post your answer to #6 on the Discussion Board Forum and discuss with your classmates.
10. How might change in competitors affect success of photographic firms?
** NOTE: Consolidate all of your answers into a single Word .doc document and upload here.
