MS-94

Management Programme

ASSIGNMENT SECOND SEMESTER 2013

MS-94: Technology Management

School of Management Studies INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI 110 068

ASSIGNMENT Course Code Course Title Assignment Code Coverage : : : : MS - 94 Technology Management MS-94/TMA/SEM - II/2013 All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31st October, 2013 to the coordinator of your study centre. 1. Every now and then we witness many technological changes that affect our day to day functioning and the production of goods and services. Discuss any such technological change and its impact on our day to day life. 2. Discuss giving examples, the importance of generation, up gradation or improvement of technology. 3. Explain different types of technology transfer and discuss how the impact of such transfers is assessed. Support your answer with relevant examples. 4. How important is technology to: Economic development Progress of society Improvement in the quality of life? Illustrate giving relevant examples. 5. Chose an organization of your choice. Identify the groups/agencies involved in managing the technology of that organization and analyze their roles and linkages.