DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION AND R D
(2013-14 Academic year and 2014 calendar year onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain innovation models of John Besant.
2. Enumerate the six focus areas for innovation.
3. Explain the creativity and problem solving.
4. State the open innovation theory.
5. Briefly explain bench marking.
6. Explain organisational climate for creativity and
innovation.
7. Explain decision support system in R D.
8. Explain the role of consultants in R D.
Sub. Code
33
DE-3322
2
Ws2
SECTION B — X 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the various types of innovation.
10. Discuss about R D is an backbone of technological
innovation.
11. Explain the 4P's of creativity and their zones in
innovation.
12. Describe the role of inventions and innovations of
patenting.
13. Explain about the global innovation index.
14. Explain innovation strategies in detail.
15. State the role of DST, DBT and CSIR in detail.
————————