Impact On People Flashcards
What is technology push ?
Research and development in science and industry can led to new discoveries which can be used to improve existing products or develop new ones
When does technology push happen ?
Before there is consumer demand for a product
What is a great example of technology push ?
Smart phones where the existing touchscreen technology was used to improve the mobile phone market
What is market pull ?
When consumer demand forces the invention or development of a new product
What are examples of market pull ?t
Development of cameras which have become smaller and more lightweight and higher performing
Originally rolls of film were used to see a photo however digital cameras have catered to the need to see photos immediately
What have rapid changes in technology and automation led to ?
A decline for the need of traditional skills
Which lead to workers being up skilled to manage new technology
What are some examples of change in jobs roles specially up skilled ?
Robotics where an employee needs to udnderstand how a robot is programmed and can be controlled to preform task including welding
