MGT 313 - Chapter 11

In the U.S., genetically modified foods were primarily used in fast-food restaurants.

False

The information phase of technology primarily requires:

Intellectual and electronic skills

In the U.S. the right to free speech:

Must be weighted against the consequences for the community

The self-reinforcing feature of technology means that:

Technology acts as a multiplier to encourage is own faster development

The use of robotics in the workplace has increased recently because:

The cost of robots has decreased Robots are more reliable than people New collaborative machines have been invented

Some argue that publishing personal DNA sequencing results in unethical because:

The results could compromise one's employment situation Life insurance could be denied The cost of health insurance could rise

Business and governments often clash over who should have access to personal data found on devices such as smartphones and automobile black bones.

True

Consumers being able to check physical store inventory on their mobile phone is an example of how businesses can use the concept of omnichannel.

True

The dominant feature of technology is change and then more change

True

The gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not is called the digital divide

True