MS-58 Management of R&D and Innovation Exam Paper

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Note: Answer all questions which carry equal marks.

1. Discuss the role of R&D in economic and social progress.

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Discuss the stages of the creative process. Are prior knowledge and experience needed to produce original and workable ideas?

2. Discuss the objectives and purpose of corporate R&D function in the context of culture, organization design, technology base and core competence.

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Discuss the following entities from the viewpoint of partnership in innovation and the role such entities can play:

a) Engineering organizations
b) Certification/Testing agencies
c) technology development funding agencies
d) Technology transfer organisations

3. Discuss the HRM practices that foster innovation and creativity for effective R&D from the viewpoint of:

a) Planning
b) Performance appraisal
c) Morale and motivation
d) Career development

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Discuss the basic aspects of human and managerial behaviour that should be considered in designing an organization supportive of R&D and innovation.

4. In the context of rational R&D infrastructure and institutional framework, write notes on the following:

a) Department of biotechnology
b) Department of scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
c) Centre for development of Telematics (C-DOT)
d) Indian council of Medical Research (ICMR)

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Discuss the programmes undertaken by DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research) and DST (Department of Science and Technology)

5. a) Briefly explain the procedure for award of patents.
b) Discuss the importance of patent rights.

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a) How could funds be distributed across various R&D and technology development efforts?
b) Write a note on R&D funding scheme of IDBI.