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

ØRecognize 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: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10: 1260087956, Printed Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10: 1260087956

Weight: 10 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 write an essay on “The Significance of Technological Innovation in Industries”

Introduction (1 Mark)

üProvide a brief overview of the importance of technological innovation in today’s world.

Body (7 Marks)

1-Definition of Technological Innovation (1 Mark)

üDefine what technological innovation is and why it matters to businesses and industries.

2-Importance of Technological Innovation (2 Marks)

üDiscuss why technological innovation is crucial for the growth and competitiveness of industries.

üExplain how it can lead to increased productivity, cost reduction, and improved quality of products or services.

3. Role of Technological Innovation in Different Industries (2 Marks)

üChoose two specific industries (e.g., healthcare, automotive, information technology) and explain how technological innovation has impacted them.

üProvide real-world examples of innovative technologies that have transformed these industries.

4. Benefits and Challenges of Innovation in Industries (2 Marks)

üAnalyse the benefits that industries can reap from successful technological innovation.

üDiscuss the challenges and risks that organizations may face when implementing new technologies.

Conclusion (1 Mark)

üSummarize the key points made in the assignment.

üReiterate the significance of technological innovation for industries.

References (1 Mark)

üCite at least three reputable sources to support your arguments and claims.

üUse proper citation formatting.

Formatting and Presentation.

üEnsure proper formatting, grammar, and spelling.

üUse clear headings and subheadings to organize the content.

üInclude cover page with your name, student ID and course title.

Directions:

üAll students are encouraged to use their own words.

üThe assignment should be approximately 800-1000 words in length.

üUse Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.

üUse proper referencing (APA style) to reference, other styles will not be accepted.

üSupport 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.

üIt 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.