M.B.A. (TM) MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND ABSORPTION

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M.B.A. (TM) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Fourth Semester

MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND ABSORPTION

(2013-14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the need and importance of technology transfer.

2. Bring out the relaxing IPR's standards of technology.

3. State the role of licensing in market channels.

4. Explain the Organisational Redesign and Re-engineering.

5. Write a notes on proxies for technology absorption.

6. Explain the need for new outlook on absorption strategies.

7. State the essence of technology transfer and acquisition.

8. Explain the key elements of diffusion routes.

SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Explain the impact on transfer within and between nations.

10. Discuss about the trade and investment policy of Host in technology transfer.

11. Explain about TRIP's and convention on Bio-Diversity in technology innovations.

12. Describe the conditions for market channels and non-market channels.

13. Explain the local innovation in developing countries as alternative to technology transfer.

14. Describe the role of attitude of technology transferor and transferee firms.

15. Discuss about the WTO and TRIP's technology transfers.

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