Lessons Learned Mini-Paper

Technology is endless and in this modern era technological advancements are never-ending. The goal of Technology Management is to prepare managers to understand business, the manufacturing process, the objectives of the organization and technological fundamentals who can create a competitive edge. The three main concepts where majority of the focus is laid on are:

• How technology should be implemented and used wisely in an organization.

• The role of IS manager in an organization and how organizations could use information technology to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals.

• Ethical issues involved in using information technology.

It is widely known that Information technology plays a vital part in an organization but investing in IT alone doesn’t fetch profits. Organizations must first understand their requirements and also should consider goals and objectives before investing in IT.

Google case study helped in providing an insight about how these concepts can be embedded and how successful an organization could become by implementing these concepts. Google has allowed its employees to choose computers and software’s of their own choice, this step proved successful as it allowed employees to access that software’s which are useful. The search engine giant has designed its own software’s or bought it from other vendors depending upon the necessity.

Google has made sure that the ethical principles involved in using the information technology are followed strictly. Although it allowed free access of company’s information for employees, enough security measures are taken in order to ensure the security of data.

The concepts of Technology management encourage both analytical and critical thinking which coul...

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...derstand more about the benefits gained by implementing the methods and also the challenges involved in implementing those methods. The text book made it possible to have an insight of companies and the strategies they use to gain an advantage over their competitors.

I am glad that I took this course. After completion of this course I can say with confidence that the purpose of the course content is better served as it is a blend of both technology and managerial skills.

Reference:

1. Saunders, K. E. (2010). Manging and Using Information Systems. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons,INC.

2. Kohli, R., & Devaraj, S. (2004). Realizing the Business Value of Information Technology

Investments: An organizational Process. MIS Quarterly Executive , 35-68.

3. Gribbins,M. Managing IT Projects & Communicating Change.