innovation

Each Discussion is 200 words each with 2 references APA Format 

Discussion 1

 Economist Joseph Schumpeter said that “creative destruction” is essential for the positive advancement of every modern economy.  Research and define “creative destruction” and explain what it means relative to the development and dissemination of new technologies.  What positive and negative effects might “ creative destruction” have on customers, employees, products, companies, and society? 

Discussion 2

 In the Old Testament prophetic texts of Isaiah (2:1-5) and Joel (3:7-12) there are two opposite calls to adapt technology for the purposes of God and the community: one call to adapt armory into farming utensils (Isaiah) and another to adapt farming utensils into armory (Joel). Explore the reasons for these two different calls for technological adaptation, and (a) discuss how these examples help contemporary business to think about using cross-field technologies, and (b) explain the reasons for technological development. Consider the role of context, purpose, morals, and innovation in technological development. 

Discussion 3

 Describe the leadership role that the CEO and executive staff should play in developing and maintaining an exemplary institutional learning program. 

Discussion 4

 Using specific historical and contemporary examples, discuss the positive and negative consequences of technology, including the “unintended consequences” of technological progress.