From pre-human’s first encounter controlling the use of fire, to the irrigation techniques employed by ancient civilizations; technology dates back thousands, if not millions of years. While predated humans were probably well aware of fire and this natural reaction that existed long before we did, exactly who first learned to control fire and use it for various purposes, such as heating or cooking, remains a mystery. Given that, “Technology is not about tools, it deals with how Man works.” (Drucker, 1979, p. vii) – what it does involve is how man uses tools and work to his advantage. Through the work of problems solving, technology really is all about man trying to make himself as effective as possible.
Besides humans endeavor with fire, perhaps …show more content…
Most analysts agree that the diffusion of the automobile, telephone, radio, television, and most of all the iconic personal computer, have transformed our society. And now, the pace of digitalization has taken hold. The result has led to faster communication and interactions, whereas in the meantime an information explosion is happening. Technological tools have progressed to the point where suddenly, information is more important than physical capital. Today, some of the most successful innovations of our time produce virtually no physical product. (Greisler, 2007, p. 821).
The boundaries and our position in technology, particularly in social structure and the relationship between labor and capital, have fundamentally changed. Furthermore, according to an article by Stephen Bartley in the Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, “At present we have very little data on what computers and other digital technologies are doing to our lives or our sense of self.” (1998, p. 244). However, there is no doubt that these differences have had a profound effect on the nature of Man’s work. In recent years, attention in organization and management of technology (MoT) has …show more content…
The challenge we currently face is not the development of technology itself, but rather the successful integration and management of it. Ultimately, it is the application and MoT that is helping to shape future technological interests or pursuits. As Bartley asserts in his article, What can we learn from the history of technology, the critical issues for MoT are largely straight forward; how does a particular technology arise, does it allows us to do things we could not do before, why it does so, and with what ramifications (1998, p. 249).
While volumes have been written on past or present technologies and their subsequent impact on humanity, the most fascinating thing to note about technology and the ensuing application thereof is that, “Regardless of the time in which people live, they seem to believe that their own era is somehow unique.” (Barley, 1998, p. 240). In reality, all of the more modern conveniences we enjoy today will no doubt be replaced by the next wave of creative
Besides humans endeavor with fire, perhaps …show more content…
Most analysts agree that the diffusion of the automobile, telephone, radio, television, and most of all the iconic personal computer, have transformed our society. And now, the pace of digitalization has taken hold. The result has led to faster communication and interactions, whereas in the meantime an information explosion is happening. Technological tools have progressed to the point where suddenly, information is more important than physical capital. Today, some of the most successful innovations of our time produce virtually no physical product. (Greisler, 2007, p. 821).
The boundaries and our position in technology, particularly in social structure and the relationship between labor and capital, have fundamentally changed. Furthermore, according to an article by Stephen Bartley in the Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, “At present we have very little data on what computers and other digital technologies are doing to our lives or our sense of self.” (1998, p. 244). However, there is no doubt that these differences have had a profound effect on the nature of Man’s work. In recent years, attention in organization and management of technology (MoT) has …show more content…
The challenge we currently face is not the development of technology itself, but rather the successful integration and management of it. Ultimately, it is the application and MoT that is helping to shape future technological interests or pursuits. As Bartley asserts in his article, What can we learn from the history of technology, the critical issues for MoT are largely straight forward; how does a particular technology arise, does it allows us to do things we could not do before, why it does so, and with what ramifications (1998, p. 249).
While volumes have been written on past or present technologies and their subsequent impact on humanity, the most fascinating thing to note about technology and the ensuing application thereof is that, “Regardless of the time in which people live, they seem to believe that their own era is somehow unique.” (Barley, 1998, p. 240). In reality, all of the more modern conveniences we enjoy today will no doubt be replaced by the next wave of creative