Assignment 1 Management of Technology (MGT 325) Instructions – PLEASE READ THE

Assignment 1
Management of Technology (MGT 325)
Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
Recognize the dynamics and the importance of managing technological innovation strategically. (LO 1)

Reference Source:
Textbook:-
Schilling M.A (2020),Strategic Management of Technology Innovation (6th Edition). Mc-Graw Hill Education. Electronic Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956ISBN-10: 1260087956, Printed Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10: 1260087956

Weight: 15 Marks

Students are required to refer to chapter 1 ‘Introduction’ of their textbook.
Clear understanding of the chapter along with continuous critical analyzation of each topic and subtopic is highly recommended.
Based on the knowledge and information gathered by referring to the textbook and the students own thorough research; they are required to answer the below mentioned questions as per the instructions.

Note :-
Thorough reading and understanding of textbook are required.
Do adhere to the word limit strictly, mere one or two sentence answers will not be entertained, they need to be supported with further explanation and facts.
It is mandatory to support each answer with at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.

QUESTIONS:

Q1- ‘Technological innovation is thus the creation of new knowledge that is applied to practical problems. Sometimes this knowledge is applied to problems hastily……’. In your own words, explain what can be the possible consequences of hasty application of technological innovation. Explain whether the benefits of technological innovation over power its drawbacks. (5 Marks, Min words 400-500)
Q2. Explain the three ways (in detail) with which a firm can increase the likelihood of the projects being both technically and commercially successful. (6 Marks, Min words 550-600)
Q3- On the basis of your own research, map the timeline of the Most Important Technological Innovation in the last 50 years (1982-2022). Select one innovation as per your choice and write a detailed note about its positive as well as negative effects on the society. (4 Marks, Min words 450-500)

Directions:
All students are encouraged to use their own words.
Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
Use proper referencing (APA style) to reference, other styles will not be accepted.
Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the assignment calls for more.
It is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments into the safe assignment Originality Check prior to submitting it to your instructor for grading and review the grading rubric to understand how you will be graded for this assignment.