Subject Code & Title : BUSM4744 Management of Technology And Innovation
Assignment Type : Assessment 1 Individual report
Word limit : 2,500 words
Weighting : 20%
Overview : In this assignment you need to describe the innovation strategy and process in an organisation as well as identify the barriers and enablers to this innovation strategy and process. The barriers and enablers need to be both internal to the company (e.g. culture) as well as external to the company (e.g. shortage of skilled and experienced R&D personnel).
BUSM4744 Management of Technology And Innovation Assessment
Assessment criteria and weighting :
- Evidence of addressing the CLOs for the assignment: 4 Pts (=20% of this assessment)
- Analytical depth and discussion: 7 Pts (= 35% of this assessment)
- Evidence to support arguments: 4 Pts (=20% of this assessment)
- Quality of the style and structure of the report: 5 Pts (=25% of this assessment)
Learning Outcomes :
This assessment is relevant to the following learning outcomes:
• CLO 1: Manage business innovation and technology challenges in business both nationally and internationally.
• CLO 2: Research and evaluate data to inform and support decision making that contributes to the effective management of technology change and innovation.
• CLO 3: Reflect on the knowledge and skill required of managers to make ethical and sustainable business decisions in relation to technology and innovation.
• CLO 4: Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
Assessment details :
Reports follow a principle of moving from a problem or issue through to solutions.
The structure headings sub headings needs to be tailored to fit the context rather than vice versa).
BUSM4744 Management of Technology And Innovation Assessment
Below is a guide to structuring the report:
1.Introduction
(Description of the organisation that you have chosen)
(Description of the innovation strategy and process in the organisation)
BUSM4744 Management of Technology And Innovation Assessment
2.Barriers and Enablers to (innovation strategy and process)
2.1 Internal barriers to (innovation strategy and process)
2.2 Internal enablers to (innovation strategy process)
2.3 External barriers to (innovation strategy and process)
2.4 External enablers to (innovation strategy and process)
3.Recommendations solutions with sub-headings if necessary
4.Conclusion