December, 2012
Ms-58 : Management Of R&D And Innovation
1. (a) How does one identify a business strategy that is appropriate to your competancies ? How do you ensure that competitive advantage can be assured through technological innovation ?
(b) Elaborate your understanding about Dual Role of R&D with the help of an example.
2. (a) What are the essential requirement of design ? Examine the relationship between design, innovation and market.
(b) Identify and explain the main characteristics of creative individuals.
3. (a) Elaborate your understanding about Technology Portfolio.
(b) What are the different types of R&D organisations ? What kind of R&D organisations are found in
4. (a) Discuss the various types of partnerships for innovation and R&D.
(b) Explain the role of teamwork in corporate research and development.
5. (a) Discuss the various causes of failure of R&D projects. What can the management do to prevent such failures ?
(b) Compare the main features of the technology policy of
6. (a) Discuss the differences in commercialisation approach between developed and developing nations.
(b) Explain the various issues related to management of Intellectual Property Rights.
