Innovations & Solutions

Video Link:  https://animoto.com/play/GkjOsDUieftr1NGNLrYViw The linked video illustrates the socio-technical plan for the development and implementation of wearable diagnostic devices as a means for monitoring health and early diagnosis of illness.  The goal of the wearable medical diagnostic device centers on early analysis of symptomatic and asymptomatic indicators at the early onset of sickness and disease.  With the prevalence and proliferation of the current Covid-19 pandemic, the asymptomatic nature of transmission has advanced the spread of coronavirus across the globe.  Proactive response through early detection can decrease the infection rate and transmission from asymptomatic hosts.  Chronic illnesses, such as cancer, often lay dormant for long periods of time before signs emerge.  Through assessments of early indicators and signs, the survivor rate of many morbid diseases can be increased by earlier diagnosis and treatment. A collaborative approach between the medical and i

          Advancements in science within the medical sector have increased as a result of advanced  information and technological innovation.  Devices designed to monitor temperature, heart rate, oxygen  and glucose levels, blood pressure, and respiration rates have emerged to obtain point-in-time patient  information; however, the discovery of more comfortable materials and the innovation of flexible, low- powered silicon-based electronic sensors have expanded the utility of medical devices into constant  wearable technology (Khan, Ostfield, Lochner, Pierre, & Arias, 2016).  In the following research, the  sociotechnical plan proposed for the deployment, monitoring, and use of wearable medical diagnosis  devices seeks to introduce further advancements in technology in the medical environment beyond  basic monitoring competencies into a more comprehensive role in patient health diagnosis capabilities. Scope The medical diagnosis technology scope will focus on leveraging existing

While intent serves as the motivation or driving force for invention and discovery, innovation often results from unwarranted and unintended actions. Many critical and innovative findings resulted from accidents, happenstance, and unintended results.   Serendipity, often defined as the unintended discovery of something good or useful.  While the association of luck may be considered synonymous with serendipity, the concept could be more easily characterized by the observation of reality occurring amid expectations.  When a specific incident occurs in anticipation of a different outcome, acknowledging and observing the reality of the situation can result in discovery despite a biased or expected result.  In Alexander Fleming's case, credited with the discovery of penicillin as a remedy for halting bacterial growth, the discovery resulted from observing the lack of growth of bacteria on a plate due to the presence of a fungal colony (Taylor, 2020). While many errors are often perceiv

              Blockbuster emerged as the video rental industry powerhouse by the mid-1990s by both organic  means and through the acquisition of independent video rental businesses (Baskin, 2013).   Despite  their  established dominance in the traditional video rental market, Blockbuster failed to embrace  technological shifts and changes in consumer behaviors that threatened their business structure and  dominance. Scenario planning associated with technological advancements and new distribution  methods for videos for direct to customer viewing may have prevented the downfall and eventual death  of Blockbuster. Scenario Planning Organizations typically leverage traditional forecasting models or scenario planning in significant decision-making processes within their organization (Stoll Quevedo, 2020).   The two methods' critical differences reside in the data used and the processes' analyzed potential outcomes.   Traditional forecasting models leverage historical data heav

As depicted by the motto of the Chicago World’s Fair in 1933, “Science finds, industry applies, man conforms,” the introduction of technology and the social integration depends on the proposed user’s interaction and acceptance as part of a sociotechnical integration plan (Flichy, 2008).  Technological innovation has advanced business and education capabilities by expanding the traditional setting of the classroom and retail shop into an online environment for commerce and learning.  The case study presented seeks to evaluate the pervasive nature of technology, the availability of technology in disparate socio-economic settings, and technology adoption in educational environments.   Sociotechnical Systems Technology continues to expand the boundaries of the classroom by facilitating the integration of a digital learning environment where students can access and utilize online education resources beyond the traditional classroom's confines (Hayashi, & Baranauskas, 2013).  A socio

            Over time, businesses have experienced the need to forecast the future of their respective markets, their industry, and the effects of technological and other innovative developments on their organization’s sustainability.  In the late 1960’s, American auto manufacturers predicted the Japanese auto industry would not obtain a substantial amount of the U.S. automobile market; however, as of 2008 Toyota has emerged as the world’s largest automobile manufacturer. (Stansberry, 2011).  Unlike businesses in the American auto industry, print news organizations began to see widespread acceptance of technology and forecasted the potential impact on their traditional new format (Frum, 2013). Forecasting the Future of Print News   With the emerging technological advances and increased acceptance of digital devices, the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) embarked on a study to assess how advancement in technology and the proliferation of electronic devices would have on the tradit