ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 58
Course Title : Management of R& D and Innovation
Assignment Code : MS-58/TMA/SEM –II/2019
Coverage : All Blocks
Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the coordinator of your study
center on or before 31st October, 2019.
1. “A technology subjected to portfolio analysis on technology portfolio falls under the
head „Hold‟. What R&D inputs can shift this technology to “Build”?
2. How would you distinguish theory X from theory Y of Mc Gregor? Do you agree with
these theories? If so, why?
3. “A number of industrially advanced countries offer incentives to industry for R&D”.
What are these incentives? Explain it in context of any two countries.
4. What are the major differences between the provisions of Indian laws and the norms
incorporated in the TRIPS agreement in respect of IPRs (Intellectual Property Rights)?
5. How do you determine whether technology should be indigenously developed? How do
you ensure that the price for an imported technology is fair?