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What is Science?
Science mainly deals with the natural world. It is the
study of the natural laws, which govern the universe.
Examples ??
Science is public and universal knowledge.
Science is genrally a boon for all human-beings.
Utility of science does not undergo change with the
passage of time. Scientific development usually follows
stages like discovery and growth.
What is Scientific
Discovery?
What is Scientific
Discovery?
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What is Technology ?
Technology has been derived from Greek word
techno-logia Techno means an art or skill
and Logia means science or study. Thus
technology means systematic treatment of, art
or study.
According to Oxford English Dictionary -
Technology is application of scientific knowledge
for practical purposes.
What is Technology ?
Technology means - the totality of the means employed
to provide objects necessary for human sustenance and
comfort. Objects include not only goods but services, i.e.
technology is not restricted to hardware but may include
know-how and software.
What is Technology ?
The meaning of Technology, in different contexts, is as
under: Totality of various technologies vs a specific /
particular technology
Technology as technical means - people use to
improve their surroundings.
Technology as tool as a device or implement
used for a particular task
Technology as technique - - a way of doing
something or some practical skill
Technology as a cultural force which forms or
changes culture
Lecture 2
Disruptor
Disruptee
Personal computers
Cellular phones
Chemical
photography
Technology portfolio of a
firm
Electronic
engineering
Combustion
engineering
Rubber & plastic
technology
Glass technology
Paint technology
& So-on
No
Technological
Stage / Phase
Features
Technology
Development
Basic Technology
II
Technology
Application
Technology + Applications
III
IV
Application
Growth
Technological
Maturity
VI
Degraded
Technology
Types of Engine
Body
From 2 stroke
engine to 4
stroke
Sharp Edges to
round & smooth
surfaces with
aerodynamics
Manual steering
to Power steering From metallic
interiors to
plastic based
Continuous
interiors
Improvement in
features based
Electricity
on
electronics
Future
aim
:
Car
which can run on road and fly
Solar
Lecture 3
What is Technology
Management?
What is Technology
Management?
What is Technology
Management?