industury dynamic of technological innovation

MBA 603

Professor Fellows

Syllabus
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CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Monte Ahuja College of Business

Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management
Spring 2023

COURSE: Management of Innovation and Technology

ASSIGNMENT: Innovation Article Summaries

(75 points per summary/25 Discussion, possible 250 points)

DUE:

Part 1 Summary – 6:00 pm, Monday, February 13, 2023

Part 2 Summary – 6:00 pm, Monday, March 20, 2023

Part 3 Summary – 6:00 pm, Monday, April 24, 2023

Innovation Article Summaries (75 points per summary/25 Discussion, possible 250 points)

Every day, someone somewhere is innovating. Our world is advancing much faster than we can

keep up. These article summaries and ensuing discussions are designed to provide the practical

application of the material covered in this course and a way for us to stay current on trends and

themes about managing innovation and technology. You are not asked to write a scholarly article but

to seek and report on current activities in the world of innovation.

Students will produce, in their own words:

• (3) Innovation Article Summaries, one article for each part of the text:

o Part 1: Industry Dynamics of Technological Innovation

o Part 2: Formulating Technological Innovation Strategy

o Part 3: Implementing Technological Innovation Strategy

• Each summary must include a summary of the article (link to the article needs to be included)

and why it is of interest or significance as it relates to the course with chapter identified (give

your opinion why the innovation matters)

• Articles must be from respected, credible outlets for information. A link or citation must

accompany the Summary for reading. Research paper abstracts from scholarly academic

sources are not considered Articles for this assignment

• Pose (2) critical questions the article provokes related to innovation development. These

questions will be answered by the class session for that chapter.

• Students must lead (1) discussion of your Article Summary during the corresponding chapter.

MBA 603

Professor Fellows

Syllabus
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PART A – Original Articles (75 possible points each)

• Students will produce, in their own words, total of three Innovation Article Summaries this

semester. One summary per each Part(section) of the text/course:

o Part 1: Industry Dynamics of Technological Innovation

o Part 2: Formulating Technological Innovation Strategy

o Part 3: Implementing Technological Innovation Strategy

• Each Innovation Article Summary must be submitted on Blackboard prior to the class session

for that corresponding chapter. Priority for discussion will be based on submission.

• Adress why the article is of interest or significance as it relates to the course, identifying the

chapter Article Summaries must include the chapter being referenced and addressed by the

article

• Provide your opinion why the innovation matters and analysis, insight, and commentary

• For example, an article detailing Disney’s Imagineering would be significant for Part Three

Chapter 12, “Managing New Product Development”

o https://d23.com/6-imagineers-share-the-disney-experiences-that-led-them-to-their-

dream-jobs/

• Pose a minimum of (2) critical questions the article provokes and be prepared to lead your

colleague in discussion around their answers. Think of these being like discussion questions

posed at the end of each chapter to spark conversation

PART B – Discussion (25 possible points)

• Lead class discussion on one of your chosen summary submissions.

• Discussions should include the questions posed and curating the ensuing conversation

• You are expected to answer questions posed by your colleagues to the best of your knowledge

and ability.

https://d23.com/6-imagineers-share-the-disney-experiences-that-led-them-to-their-dream-jobs/

https://d23.com/6-imagineers-share-the-disney-experiences-that-led-them-to-their-dream-jobs/