Chapter 2Technological Development

DOI: 10.4324/9781003189329-3

2.1 Chapter Summary

Chapter 2 explains the development of technologies, starting with the computer and moving on to how the computer and electronic parts have been integrated into machines and the human body. Recent research in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, nanotechnology, and biology highlight advancements. The examples describe illustrative cases and are not exhaustive of all advancements. After describing the machines and devices, the chapter covers the evolution of data analysis, explaining how humans have calculated and analyzed data from ancient times to the modern era. The latest method in analyzing complex data types leads the business manager into understanding ...

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