Description
- The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
- Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
- Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
- Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
- Late submission will NOT be accepted.
- Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
- All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
- Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
- Explain of the concepts, models for formulating strategies, defining the organizational strategic directions and crafting a deployment strategy.(LO-3)
Assignment Marks: 10
Instructions:
Choose one real-world example of collaboration between two or more companies in the field of technology or innovation. Write a 1000–1200 word analytical report answering the following:
Questions :
Q1. Briefly describe the collaboration. Why did the companies choose to collaborate instead of pursuing solo development? What complementary strengths did each partner bring to the table? (2 marks)
Q2. Identify the type of collaboration (e.g., joint venture, strategic alliance, licensing, outsourcing, or collective research). Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the selected mode in the context of the project. (2 marks)
Q3. How was the collaboration managed? Discuss any governance mechanisms (contractual, equity-based, or relational) that were used to ensure fairness and success. (2 marks)
Q4. Critically assess how well the partnership aligned with the strategic goals of the companies. Did it provide competitive advantage? Was it a good strategic fit in terms of resources and capabilities? (2 marks)
Q5. What insights can be drawn from the collaboration? If you were a manager in a similar scenario, what would you do differently or similarly? (2 marks)
NOTE: It is mandatory for the students to mention their references, sources and support each answer with at least 2 peer reviewed journal.
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic
University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 3
Management of Technology (MGT 325)
Deadline: 27 April 2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Management of
Technology
Course Code: MGT325
Student’s Name:
Semester: 2nd
CRN:
Student’s ID Number:
Academic Year:2024-25
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade:
Marks Obtained/Out of 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
•
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
•
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
•
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
•
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
•
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
•
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
•
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Restricted – مقيد
•
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
✓ Explain of the concepts, models for formulating strategies, defining the organizational
strategic directions and crafting a deployment strategy.(LO-3)
Assignment
Marks: 10
Instructions:
Choose one real-world example of collaboration between two or more companies in the
field of technology or innovation. Write a 1000–1200 word analytical report answering the
following:
Questions :
Q1. Briefly describe the collaboration. Why did the companies choose to collaborate instead of
pursuing solo development? What complementary strengths did each partner bring to the
table? (2 marks)
Q2. Identify the type of collaboration (e.g., joint venture, strategic alliance, licensing,
outsourcing, or collective research). Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the
selected mode in the context of the project. (2 marks)
Q3. How was the collaboration managed? Discuss any governance mechanisms (contractual,
equity-based, or relational) that were used to ensure fairness and success. (2 marks)
Q4. Critically assess how well the partnership aligned with the strategic goals of the
companies. Did it provide competitive advantage? Was it a good strategic fit in terms of
resources and capabilities? (2 marks)
Q5. What insights can be drawn from the collaboration? If you were a manager in a similar
scenario, what would you do differently or similarly? (2 marks)
NOTE: It is mandatory for the students to mention their references, sources and support each
answer with at least 2 peer reviewed journal.
Restricted – مقيد
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