Disruptive technologies

Compare and contrast the various models/ideas developed in this course and how they relate to the issue of the impact of new technologies.

(This paper is centered around the models discussed and presented in class and the readings.  The paper should focus on using the theoretical frames like Christensen and/or Hamel or Carr, etc.  To see how well they help to explain the rise/fall/current situation of a particular technology.  For example use both the Christensen and Hamel models to talk about Microsoft. Use ALL the readings used in this course so far to help frame your argument.  Do the models reasonably explain i.e. Microsoft’s rise to its current position?  Do the models help predict what is likely to happen to i.e. Microsoft?  Is one model better than the other?  Why?  You may or may not use an example to compare and contrast the theories.)

ALL the required readings, and the YouTube videos as the basis of your discussion (6-7 pages double spaced). Due February 13.

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Introduction

            Disruptive innovations are the new technologies that have been introduced in the market and they have taken over the existing firms in the market. For disruption to take place the new innovation must have an impact in the market by offering stiff competition to the existing market leaders. The new innovation should have the ability to win the hearts of many potential and existing customers who will in turn focus on the new products and services as opposed to the already existing products. There was a wave of disruption in technologies as new technologies were introduced in the market and took over the existing ones. There are theories that explain the development of technologies in the United States and the theories talk more about disruptive technologies that took over the existing technologies in the market.

            The theories and modes were developed by various economists and in this case we shall focus on those theories that were developed by Clayton Christensen and Gary Hamel. The theories explain why some of the technologies……

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