IMMG 31013

>< Title : Management of Technology
>< Type/Status : Core Course
>< Teaching and learning objectives:
The purpose of this course is to develop an awareness of the scope and complexity of issues related to the Management of Technology. It will develop skills for critical technology judgment and provide the student with principles and tools for technology evaluation and management.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate technology requirements of an organization and plan the acquisition and operations of technology.
>< Course Content:

Unique characteristics of technology for socio-economic development, appropriateness of technology, different embodiment forms of technology used by productive enterprises, available degrees of sophistication of various technology components, proven path for technology development, economic restructuring based on make-some and buy-some technology, some aspects of technology transfer, research and development as a core of the technological innovation process.

>< Methodology:
The course will be delivered in a combination of lectures and case analysis.
>< Scheme of Evaluation:
End-of-semester examination and continuous evaluation.
>< Recommended Reading:
1. Burgelman, Maidique, and Wheelwright, “Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation”, 2nd Edition, 2003.

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