11.11. Technology and Change in the Digital Era

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does digital transformation entail?

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between technology and culture.

2. 2.

   Name one technology that is reshaping organizational roles.

   Hint

   Consider a recent technological trend you’ve heard about.

3. 3.

   What is essential for effective digital transformation?

   • Only technology upgrades
   • Cultural shifts only
   • Both technology upgrades and cultural shifts

   Hint

   Focus on the definition of digital transformation.

4. 4.

   DevOps helps in shortening development life cycles. True or False?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how DevOps integrates teams.

5. 5.

   Design a digital transformation plan for a traditional retail company facing decline in sales. What technologies might you adopt, and what cultural shifts would you initiate?

   Hint

   Consider both technological and cultural aspects in your solutions.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how Agile methodologies could be integrated into a manufacturing company and the potential benefits and drawbacks.

   Hint

   Think about how Agile principles could be applied to physical product development.