In Discussion Forums, post your response to the following discussion

  In Discussion Forums, post your response to the following discussion topic. Your initial posting should include three or more resources, which must be referenced using APA style. 1) There are numerous disciplines in the area of applied science and technology. These areas contain endless opportunities for technical leadership. However, as a technical leader there comes a high degree of responsibility with a specific skill set and knowledge in a particular area. How would you define the function and responsibilities of technical leader?  What KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) must a technical leader possess as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) in a given discipline to lead a group or organization? 2) Many people and experts feel that there is a strong link and dependency between science and technology. It is arguable that one can exist without the other. Explain in detail and provide your perspective with practical examples of why you feel there is or is not a connection between science and technology. 3) There are a number of factors and precautions that need to be considered when developing and introducing new technologies to the marketplace. This is especially the case when this could be a technology without a known history. One specific consideration is around ethics such as the impact on people and the environment. What are some common ethical challenges, issues and dilemmas encountered when creating and commercializing a new technology? Describe in detail and provide an example of each type (challenges, issues and dilemmas) for both the development and introduction process. 4) Market research and competitive analysis are typically used in order to determine the feasibility of a new technology. How could you use advanced market research in order to remain competitive? Describe as part of your answer what sources you would use to attain this information and how you would use or apply it to strategically identify new market opportunities? 5) There could be significant challenges and hurdles when deploying new technology globally. This can take the form of both political and regulatory dimensions. These types of obstacles can vary significantly, especially when introducing technology in different countries and cultures. Explain the political and regulatory implications on technology and how they can be managed when globally deploying new applications. 6) Consumer perception, confidence and adoption of technology are typically shaped from various external forces. This can ultimately result in a particular technology becoming a success or failure. Describe in detail the types of forces that shape consumer demand for technology and how this exposure can impact an applications probability to become mainstream. 7) According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, an invention is defined as something invented as a product of the imagination such as a device, contrivance, or process originated after study and experiment and an innovation is defined as the introduction of something new such as an idea or method. How would you differentiate an invention from an innovation as it applies to science and technology? Provide two examples of each type and explain your thought process in distinguishing the examples provided. 8) The natural evolution for technology is that it becomes obsolete or not as effective overtime compared to its initial introduction. Cradle to grave is a typical lifecycle for any given application. The useful life of a particular application will vary based on advancements in a given discipline. It is critical to continuously seek and identify new ways to adapt technology. Describe in detail the process to evaluate alternative or replacement applications for existing technologies and explain at what point in the lifecycle should this process be initiated.