Social innovation

Reflecting upon the course, I have learned quite an extensive amount about different ways of being creative. I have never really been a creative individual, but this course has really helped me branch out from my comfort zone and learn different ways to be creative. I have learned about my creative process by engaging in the activities and reflections related to the personal creativity log, as well as other course material by concentrating on what I would create for each activity. Learning about…

Technology takes a massive toll on the economy today. Extensively, technology grows everyday.. The 1920’s was a time period of extreme technological growth. It was a time of creativity and innovation. Fortunately, the inventors of the 1920’s contrived a multifarious amount of inventions that has made everyday life more convenient. Inventors of the time period targeted entertainment, efficiency and comfort(Harris). The inventions of that decade made an impact upon the 1920’s for the better and…

to make something new with worth by giving the fundamental time and effort, assuming the accompanying financial, psychic and social risk, and getting the resulting rewards of monetary and individual fulfilment and independence. It is likewise the capacity of an individual to exploit an idea and create an enterprise (Small or Big) not only for personal gain but also for social and development gain (Olagunju, 2011). Salgado-banda (2011) claimed that entrepreneurial skills is the ability to have…

Most of the technological changes and developments often come with potential large scale social, political or economic impacts on both the society and the firms that choose to implement them. It’s no wonder, the current global growth and socioeconomic changes are closely associated with adoption of “demand driven” technologies. The impacts are usually either transformational or disruptive depending on how the technology has been managed. This is for the reason that the technology which can be…

EE 386 W-Disruptive Technology Insert your name 1. Introduction: Disruptive technology is the new innovation in the field of business. Disruptive technology, it makes and develops a new technology and makes up a new industry or ground, making product that complete a next generation industry. Disruptive technology is a new technology and limit the people and not to allow people to do some practical work. These technologies include smart…

technological determinism. Second answer is that people develop technology with their choices, comments and etc. and maintain the developing to technology until the conformity to all. This view is named as SCOT (Social Construction of Technology. In this article, technological determinism and social construction of technology are discussed. Although technology enters…

6. Why are behavior theories important to include in campaign development? (10 points) Behavior theories help guide campaigns in a way to change a behavior. Each theory is different, so it is important to implement the correct theory that fits the program. Behavior theories are able to connect on a personal level, interpersonal level, as well as a community level. Using a behavior theory during a campaign is more likely to see results in behavior. The theory helps fine previous benefits to the…

Like any other engineering disciple, chemical engineers are deeply interested in bettering the world through innovation. They seek translate their knowledge in mathematics, science, economics and even social insight into actions, and aim to invent, design and construct new perspectives and concepts to tackle the problems we face in the world today. Many tend to associate the term ‘chemical engineer’ with huge process plants and chemical reactors. Whilst this is not an inaccurate reflection of a…

of his pieces were selected to be put in the Royal Academy of London, he became intrigued by the steam engine, which had been invented in 1698. He went on to work in the steamship and canal industry where he had many great achievements. Fulton’s innovations to the steamboat and his brilliant invention of the submarine would change America for the better. Robert Fulton’s…

market. Even if the described once may seem to be the most competitive at the moment, this industry is really fast moving and one of the smallest player such as “NETSUIT”, “Concur” with Travel and Expensed, “Xero” or “Intacct” can come up with an innovation that can twist the hierarchy and put them in an higher spot of the competition. Even if this will not be an element of further discussion, it is interesting to point out one of the peculiarity of this industry. Here, customers face a supply…