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Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering

School of Technology Management and Engineering

Course Policy Document

Course Name - (Code):

Program and Semester: MBA Tech / All

Pre-requisite Course: None
Branches / Sem IX

L T P C H
2 0 0 2 30
Academic Year: 2024-25
Credit Details:

Faculty associated with the course: -

1.Dr. Abhishek Kumar Sinha
Contact No. Ext- 124857
Email: [email protected]
Office:Mumbai Office Hours: As per timetable
2. Dr. N. Aparna Rao
Name of Course Faculty: Dr. Abhishek Kumar Contact No.
Sinha Email: [email protected]
Program:MBA Tech Office:
Contact Details:Ext- 124857 3.Course Faculty 4: Dr. Kumar Rohit
[email protected] Contact No. & Email:[email protected]
Office Hours:As per timetable Office:Mumbai . Office Hours: As per timetable
4.Prof. Shreekant Chincholikar
Email:[email protected]
Office:Mumbai . Office Hours: As per timetable

Pre-Course Activity:

Course link: Portal Link

MS Teams Link

1. Introduction to the Course

1.1 Importance of the Course

In the present day and age, technology is integral to the growth story of every aspect of
human life, society, organisations, businesses and start-ups. How technology creates
competitive advantage and thereby creates wealth is fundamental to any business. A
business has to grapple with multiple waves of technologies on various fronts, and how
these technologies co-exist, and behave in the local, national and global market context
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is crucial to any business. Developing or acquiring technology is another important

business decision. Innovation and inventions resulting from R&D are key to developing
technology and often have roots and science. This course covers all these facets.

1.1.1 Domain Relevance: This domain equips future leaders with the skills to
navigate technological advancements, foster innovation, and drive
competitive advantage in their organizations. By learning how to
strategically manage technology, students can identify new opportunities,
improve operational efficiency, and lead transformation initiatives. This
knowledge is crucial for adapting to dynamic market demands and ensuring
long-term business success in a tech-driven world.
1.1.2 Industry Relevance: This discipline empowers future leaders to effectively
integrate emerging technologies, drive innovation, and maintain a
competitive edge. Understanding how to manage technological
advancements and Innovation allows students to identify industry trends,
improve operational processes, and spearhead digital transformation efforts.
This expertise is critical for adapting to the evolving demands of industries,
ensuring organizations stay ahead in an increasingly competitive and
innovation-focused marketplace.
1.2 Objectives of the Course:
1.2.1 To identify the role of innovation in societal problems
1.2.2 To understand technology life cycle development and adoption
1.2.3 To appraise, plan, acquire, and assimilate technology
1.2.4 To design tools and frameworks for technology transfer amongst business
entities.

2. Course Outcomes (CO), Mapping with Program Outcomes (PO), and

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)
2.1 Course Outcomes
2.1.1 CO1: Classify technology and its management at different levels and Life
Cycles.
2.1.2 CO2: Analyze the planning, acquisition, assimilation, and exploitation of
Technology
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2.1.3 CO3: Design measurement and analytical tools/frameworks to assess a

given technology and its transfer.
2.1.4 CO4: Design innovative solutions for real-life problem statements from the
industry/NGOs/Society/Experience/Observation
2.2 Program Outcomes(PO) the course contributed to:

1.1.1 PO-1: An understanding of global practices impacting organizations

1.1.2 PO-2: Critical thinking skills

1.1.3 PO-3: Understanding Business Domains and Integration with Technology

1.1.4 PO-4: Effective communication skills

1.1.5 PO-5: An understanding of ethical business models

CO-PO Mapping

Business Critical Global Social Effective Leadership

Environmen thinking, Exposure and Responsivene Communication - and
t and Business Cross-Cultural ss and Ethics- Teamwork
Domain Analytics, Understanding-
Knowledge Problem
Solving and
Innovative
Solutions -

CO1 2 1 2

CO2 1 2 2 2

CO3 2 1 2 2

Mapping Levels: 1- High, 2-Medium, 3-Low

3. Teaching-learning methodology
3.1 Instruction Plan
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Unit Description Duration

1 Introduction - Innovation - What is innovation? 2

Definitions and classifications of Technology,

Management of technology at firm level and at national
level

Text Book (TB3)- Chapter 1 (pp. 1-20); The Future is

Faster than you Think - Peter Diamandis, Presentation
and Talk - Peter Diamandis | The Future Is Faster Than You Think
| Global Summit 2018 | Singularity University

CO-1, CO-2

2 Project Work allocation : 1

- Allocation of an Industry to each Team (5-6 members)

- General discussion on expectations and outcomes

(milestone #1 and #2)

See: Project Process Document

3 Technology Life Cycles 4

The S-curve of technological progress, Multiple-

generation technologies, Technology and market
interaction, Product life cycle, Competition at different
phases of technology life cycle, Diffusion of
technology, Diffusion-communication-channel
relationship

TB1 – Chapter 5 (pp. 102-122)

TB3- Chapter 11 (pp. 153-158)

RB2- Chapter 3 (pp. 50-62)

CO-1, CO-2
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Mid-term 1 (9th to 14th Oct, 2024)

4 Technology Planning 3

Forecasting technology, Technology audit, Planning

according to technology life cycle

TB1 – Chapter 9 (pp. 270-303)

CO-2, CO-3

5 Project Presentation #1: 2

- Industry Overview and its main players

- Key Technologies (2 to 3)

- Life-cycle of each technology and their overlap

CO-1, CO-2

6 Acquisition and Exploitation of Technology 3

Methods of acquiring technology, Factors affecting

technology exploitation decisions, Stages of technology
development, Technology portfolio and industrial
R&D, Justification of R&D expenditures, Global
management of R&D

TB1 – Chapter 10 (pp. 330-350)

CO-1, CO-2
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7 Technology Transfer 3

Definitions and classifications, Channels of technology

flow, International technology transfer, Intra-firm
technology transfer

TB1 – Chapter 11 (pp. 375-382)

CO-2

Mid-term 2 (20th Nov to 25th Nov)

8 RB2- Chapter 3 (pp. 43-50) 4

TB2- Chapter 1 (pp. 1-4)

CO-3

9 Innovation as a Core Business Process 4

Services and Innovation, Contingency Model of the

Innovation Process, Evolving Models of the Process,
Learning to Manage Innovation, Building the
Innovative Organization, Shared Vision, Leadership,
Appropriate Organizational Structure, High
Involvement in Innovation, Roadmap for Innovation,
Effective team building

TB2- Chapter 3 (pp. 70- 77)

TB2- Chapter 3 (pp. 90-100)

*TB2- Chapter 5 (pp. 166-190)

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CO-3

10 Developing an Innovation Strategy 2

Different types of Innovation Strategies, The Dynamic

Capabilities of Firms, Exploiting Technological
Trajectories, Developing Firm-specific Competencies,
Sources of Innovation and Search Strategies,
Innovation networks & Decision making under
uncertainty

TB2- Chapter 4 (pp. 116-145)

TB2- Chapter 6 (pp. 215-220)

TB2- Chapter 8 (pp. 277-285)

TB2- Chapter 9 (pp. 304-310)

CO-3

Final Project Presentation [Milestone #2] :

11 2
- Report submission

- PPT Presentation (defence)

- Q&A

CO1, CO-2, CO-3

Total 30

Prescribed Textbooks:

1. Tarek Khalil, Management of Technology, 2/e, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2013 (TB1)

2. Joe Tidd, John R. Bessant, Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological,

Market and Organizational Change, 6th Edition , 2018 (TB2)
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3. Technology Management: Activities and Tools, D. Cetindamar, R. Phaal, D.

Probert. Palgrave Macmillan. (2nd Edition ), 2017 (TB3)

4.The Management of Technology and Innovation .Margaret White & Garry D.

Bruton. 3rd Edition ,2023. (TB4)

Reference Books:

1. Robert A. Burgelman, Clayton M. Christensen, Steven C. Wheelwright.

Strategic Management of Technology & Innovation. McGraw-Hill (Indian Edition),
2009 (RB1)

2. Melissa Schillings, Ravi Shankar. Strategic Management of Technological

Innovation, Sixth Edition Paperback. McGraw-Hill (Indian Edition), 2019 (RB2)

4. Assessment and Evaluation Scheme

Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA) (50 Marks)

Class Tests (20 Marks) Term-work (30 Marks)

Assessment Class Test-1 Class Test-2 Report class Viva/PPT

Component Submission participation
Marks 10 10 20 5 5

4.1 Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA) – 50 marks

4.2 Term End Examination (TEE) – (50 marks)

4.3 Course Passing Criteria

4.4 Assessments and Mapping to Course Outcomes

Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA) Term End

Examination
(TEE)

Course CT-1 CT-2 Report Class Viva/PPT TEE

Outcomes Submission Participation

CO-1 10 20
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CO-2 10 20

CO-3 20 5 5 10

5. Laboratory details
NA

6. Tutorial Plan

NA

7. Course Material
References and PPTs would be uploaded on MS Teams.

8. GenAI Usage
8.1 Pre-class Activity: Before attending class, students can use ChatGPT to get a high-
level overview or summary of the upcoming topic. This helps familiarize themselves
with key concepts, frameworks, and terminologies, making class discussions easier to
follow.
Students can use ChatGPT to review prerequisite concepts (e.g., basics of innovation
management, disruptive technologies, or business model frameworks) before
class.Students can use ChatGPT to generate thoughtful questions based on the
upcoming topic, allowing them to engage more deeply in class discussions.ChatGPT
can be used to simulate mini-case studies or provide real-world examples on topics
like technology strategy, innovation, and emerging technologies.
8.2 In-Class Activity: Students can use ChatGPT during in-class discussions to quickly
generate ideas on topics such as emerging technologies, innovation strategies, or
technology adoption.ChatGPT can help students analyze cases in real-time by
offering insights or alternative approaches.Use ChatGPT to gather multiple
perspectives on various topics.

9. Academic Integrity Statement

Original work is expected from students for all of the assigned assessment work. Copying
in any form is not acceptable and will invite strict disciplinary action. Evaluation of the
corresponding component will be affected proportionately in such cases. Plagiarism
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detection software will be used to check plagiarism wherever applicable. Academic integrity
is expected from students in all components of course assessment.

* - Only Teaching Method in the Instruction Plan for the course may vary
for different faculty teaching the course,rest of the Course Policy
Document will not change.