MS-58

Management Programme

ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2016

MS-58: Management of R&D and Innovation

School of Management Studies

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI – 110 068
 ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-58
Course Title : Management of R&D and Innovation
Assignment Code : MS-58/TMA/SEM-II/2016
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31st October, 2016 to
the coordinator of your study centre.

1. What does the „creative process‟ mean? Describe and comment upon the elements of
the creative process. It is necessary that the stages in the creative process should
occur in a certain order?

2. Discuss the rationale of partnership in innovation and R & D. “The need for
partnership for innovation was never felt more than as it is today”. Examine the
statement. Why is the need for partnership in innovation felt more strongly today?

3. Gilletee‟s invention of „twin blade‟ design of shaving razor propelled it into position
of „market leadership‟. Give five other criteria which you consider as the most
relevant for evaluating this invention. Give reasons for your choice.

4. Compare the main features of the technology policy of Indian and some other
countries e.g. U.S.A., U.K., and Japan. Offer you suggestions for improving the
technology policy persuade in India.

5. Is India industry giving emphasis to technology development? Discuss. Is

Government in your view providing sufficient financial support measures for
technology development in India?

6. Write short notes on the following:

a) Guided Imaging

b) The Matrix organization

c) SIDBI

d) Total Quality Design (TQD)