June, 2011
Ms-58 : Management of R&D and Innovation
1. (a) What is the interaction between science, technology and business ? How do these interactions affect industrial growth ? Discuss with suitable examples.
(b) Critically examine the role of market research in product development. Discuss the pros and cons of market research based R&D.
2. (a) Explain the following techniques of enhancing or maintaining the creativity
(i) Brainstorming
(ii) Synectics
(b) Discuss the roles of R&D with the help of examples.
3. (a) "In a highly competitive industry, business should be technology driven". Do you agree ? Give reasons.
(b) Discuss the various types of approaches for R&D budgeting. Which approach in your opinion would be most desirable ?
4. (a) Who can be partners in innovation Discuss their rote and limitations.
(b) Elaborate your understanding about. LEADERSHIP, What are the four different Leadership Styles as reflected in the Blanchard model ? How are these styles interrelated ?
5. (a) What are the resources required for R&D activity ? Write a critical note on availability of relevant resources for R&D in
(b) Discuss the various issues related to technology transfer.
6. (a) What is a patent ? What are the conditions attached for Patentability ?
(b) Suggest few measures for enhancing the role of consultants in R&D and innovation.