Learning Outcomes Identify actions that will promote efficiencies and cost savings by incorporating technology Create a plan in which your industry can keep up with advances in technology Identify ways to assist the workforce in your industry to keep in stride with technological changes Steps to Complete the Task 1. Review the Technology's Influence on Business Lesson above 2. Research an industry where you anticipate you might work in the near future 3. Identify what current technologies have done to advance the industry and any up and coming technological advances that may impact the industry. 4. Create a 600 - 1,000 word essay addressing the following topics a. Section 1 - Introduction b. Section 2 - Current Technologies (technologies that have advanced or improved the industry) c. Section 3 - Workforce Development (Develop a plan that will ensure your workforce can thrive in current and new technologies that impact the industry**.) d. Section 4 - Summary Submitting the Assignment Submit your assignment by clicking the link "Technology's Influence on Business" above and attaching your MS Word document of the work you completed. Ensure to name the document: YourLastName_Technology-Business. Criteria for Success (please see Rubric for exact grading guidelines) 1. Ensure you utilize Microsoft Word for the document. 2. Ensure to utilize the Section headers described above: Section 1 - Introduction, Section 2 - Current Technologies, etc. and that you have all 4 sections included in your essay. 3. Ensure the document is no less than 600 words and no more than 1,000 words. 4. Ensure that there are no spelling or grammatical errors. 5. Ensure MLA format is followed (this includes a Works Cited page) All written assignments must be submitted using the Modern Language Association (MLA) format. Guidelines can be found in your Blackboard course site under the Student Resources menu.