Date of Examination: 30/05/2021

AHSANULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Department: Mechanical and Production Engineering
Program: Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Production Engineering
Semester Final Examination: Spring 2020
Year: 4th Semester: 2nd
Course Number: IPE 4025
Course Name: Technology Management
Time: 3 (Three) Hours Full Marks: 60

Use separate answer script for each part

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the university reopens.
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 PART A
The answer script (one single pdf file) of this part (Part A) must be uploaded at designated location in
the provided google form link available in the google classroom.

There are 4 (Four) Questions. Answer any 3 (Three).

Question 1. [Marks: 10]

a) Define Technology. Explain emerging technology and appropriate technology with [5]
examples.
b) “Bridge the gap between engineering and science with business and its management”- [5]
justify the above statement in context of MOT.

Question 2. [Marks: 10]

a) Describe the types of communication channels by which innovation are influenced. With [5]
the help of a diagram, show the relationship between Innovation and Time.
b) Analyze the relationship among technological knowledge, price and time. with necessary [5]
figures.

Question 3. [Marks: 10]

a) Explain “Acquisition Decision Matrix” and “Product Evaluation Matrix” in strategic [5]
analysis and decision making.
b) Company’s strategic position can be identified through technology as to its relative [5]
standing in a “Product”- illustrate in brief.

Question 4. [Marks: 10]

a) Discuss Technology Transfer showing its impact on the economy of Taiwan. [5]

b) State the channels that allow flow of technology. Illustrate planned channels of technology [5]
transfer.

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 PART B
The answer script (one single pdf file) of this part (Part B) must be uploaded at designated location in
the provided google form link available in the google classroom.

There are 4 (Four) Questions. Answer any 3 (Three).

Question 5. [Marks: 10]

a) Explain “Long–Wave Cycle” with proper diagram. Mention the sequence of events that is [5]
suggested by Betz in 1987.
b) If a company’s relative standing is so high and there is no urgency to acquire a technology, [5]
describe a proper acquisition method should be followed for this company.

Question 6. [Marks: 10]

a) Illustrate several factors that act as main driving forces behind the David effort. [5]

b) Define Bass Diffusion Model. Briefly explain the technology planning framework [5]
suggested by Porter.

Question 7. [Marks: 10]

a) Explain the market growth of the technology at different stages of its life cycle. [5]

b) Describe Martin’s innovation chain equation. Compare corporate business planning with [5]
strategic business planning.

Question 8. [Marks: 10]

a) Formulate a generic model of the process of technological innovation for a cement [5]
manufacturing company.
b) Explain technology audit model. Describe the minimalist definitions provided by Mill. [5]

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