IGNOU MS 58 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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MS 58 (January 2025 - July 2025) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code :MS-58

Course Title: Management of R&D and Innovation

Assignment Code:MS-58/TMA/JULY/2024

Coverage :All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the Coordinator of your study centre. Last date of submission for July 2024 session is 31st October, 2024 and for January 2025 session is 30th April 2025.

1. How do you determine whether technology should be indigenously developed or procured? What are the factors to be considered? Discuss.

2. Many organizations have standing conflicts among maintenance and production/operations employees. Describe the nature of these conflicts. What are the main causes?

3. Write a short note on the following:

a. Incremental Innovation

b. Radical Innovation

c. Technology Push Innovation

d. Quality Function Deployment

4. What are the different types of R&D Organizations? What kind of R&D Organizations are found in India? Explain.

5. What are the differences in commercialisation approach between developed and developing nations? How do developed nations score over developing nations in R&D business?

MS 58 (July 2025 - January 2026) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code :

MS-58

Course Title

Management of R&D and Innovation

Assignment Code :

MS-58/TMA/JULY/2025

Coverage :

All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the Coordinator of your study centre. Last date of submission for July 2025 Semester is 31" October, 2025 and for January 2026 Semester is 30th April 2026.

1. "Technological development is a process and consists of technological generation, upgradation, implementation and diffusion". Explain on the basis of your own experience, the phenomenon of technological development.

2. What could be different types of approaches used for R&D budgeting? Which approach in your opinion would be most desirable?

3. What do you mean by project scheduling? Explain the techniques that could be useful for this.

4. What resources are required for R&D activity? Write a critical note on the availability of relevant resources for R&D in India.

5. Do you really think that technical consultants can facilitate the process of R&D and innovation? If so, why? Give an example to support your views.

MS 58 (July 2026 - January 2027) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MS-58
Course Title : Management of R&D and Innovation
Assignment Code : MS-58/TMA/ JULY/2026
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the Coordinator of your
study centre. Last date of submission for July 2026 Semester is 31st October 2026
and for January 2027 Semester is 30th April 2027.
1. In what circumstances, Research and Development (R&D) performs dual role? Also
explain, the various facets of Research and Development.
2. “Partnership is being entered into not only for marketing but also for manufacturing and
licensing of new innovations”. Explain why partnerships are needed in innovation in the
light of the statement!
3. “In present day scenario, the organisations are adopting cross-functional team approach for
product or process development”. Comment on the statement!
4. “Technology policies in India and in many other countries suggest a close cooperation
between industry, institutes and government to achieve the various objectives of such
policies”. Explain the features of technology policy in India.
5. “India is a nation with very sound scientific and technological base and yet we rely on
foreign technologies for our industrialisation”. Comment!

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