1. Management of (information) Technology Introductions

2. Technology in the Society Technology Definition: h/w, s/w, intelligence, technique c.f. Science Technology and Knowledge A theoretical framework of causal relationships/paradigm Technology and Business The assets/capitals of production The engine of innovation The distinctive value of know-what, know-how, know- why, care-why

3. Classification of technology New technology Emerging technology High technology Low technology Medium technology Appropriate technology Codified vs. tacit technology

4. Management of technology Inter-disciplinary management Natural science/engineering/business/social science/industrial practice/ethics The exploitation of technology Innovation  analysis/forecasting  transfer  organization/marketing/strategy

5. Multiple-level views of MOT Business level Strategic intent Competitive advantage Government level National gross products Employment & social welfare Industrial policy Diffusion/pioneering oriented policy

6. Changes of Technology The pace of technological change The scope of technological change The competition of technological change The blocs of technological change

7. Exercise Review an article about the issue of technology or management of technology in the California Management Review (CMR), MIT Sloan Management Review (SMR), or Harvard Business Review (HBR). Write down your one-page comments.