MoT-P11

MoT-P11
PGDM 2011-13: Term-V

Course Name: Management of Technology (MoT)

Credits	1.5
Faculty Name	Rahul Thakurta
Program	PGDM BM
Academic Year and Term	2012-13, Term-V

1. Course Description

With the increasing emphasis on technology in many firms, management of technology has become an important area. This course will cover the issues and concepts in the management of technology, and provide an understanding of the links between technology, innovations, and management.

2. Student Learning Outcomes (typically 3-5 bullet points)

· Be able to demonstrate appropriate abilities to integrate knowledge across business disciplines.
· Be able to demonstrate functional expertise related to technology management
· Be able to demonstrate communication skills

3. Required Text Books and Reading Material

· Khalil Tarek M, Management of Technology: The Key to Competitiveness and Weath Creation, Mcgraw Hill (2000)

4. Tentative Session Plan

Session Number Topics/Activities Reading/case list etc.

1 Introduction to Technology Management Session PPT

2 Understanding R&D Article: Identifying ‘Super-Technology’ Industries

3-4 Role and Planning for R&D Articles:
· Internal R&D – Vital but only one piece of Innovation Puzzle: Holmes and Glass
· IBMs Evolving Research Strategy – David F. McQueeney
Case: Successful R&D @ Guiness PLC

5 Business Models and Innovation Article: Business Models, Business Strategy and Innovation - David J. Teece

6 Technology Ideation and Generation Article: How Internet Companies Build Software – Alan MacCormack

7 Organizing for Technology Development Case: Product Development @ Dell

8 Technology Acquisition and Adoption Article: Why do people use information technology? A critical review of the technology acceptance model – Legris et al

9 Technology Leadership Article: Information Technology Leadership Challenges — Past, Present, and Future – Ray Hoving

10 Group Presentations <Topics to be Chosen by Participants>

* The pedagogy may change as the course progresses

5. Evaluation

· Article and Case Analysis – 30%
· Group Presentations – 30%
· End-term Examination – 40%

6. Academic Integrity

Students involved in academic dishonesty will receive ZERO on the particular component in which the infraction occurred. Academic dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent means. In an academic setting this may take any number of forms such as copying or use of unauthorized aids in tests, talking during examinations; aiding and abetting another student’s dishonesty; and giving false information for the purpose of gaining credits.

Created By: Debasis Mohanty on 08/17/2012 at 09:20 AM
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Session Number	Topics/Activities	Reading/case list etc.
1	Introduction to Technology Management	Session PPT
2	Understanding R&D	Article: Identifying ‘Super-Technology’ Industries
3-4	Role and Planning for R&D	Articles: · Internal R&D – Vital but only one piece of Innovation Puzzle: Holmes and Glass · IBMs Evolving Research Strategy – David F. McQueeney Case: Successful R&D @ Guiness PLC
5	Business Models and Innovation	Article: Business Models, Business Strategy and Innovation - David J. Teece
6	Technology Ideation and Generation	Article: How Internet Companies Build Software – Alan MacCormack
7	Organizing for Technology Development	Case: Product Development @ Dell
8	Technology Acquisition and Adoption	Article: Why do people use information technology? A critical review of the technology acceptance model – Legris et al
9	Technology Leadership	Article: Information Technology Leadership Challenges — Past, Present, and Future – Ray Hoving
10	Group Presentations	<Topics to be Chosen by Participants>