DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A.(TM) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Fourth Semester
MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND
ABSORPTION
(Upto 2012-13 Academic year and 2013 Calendar year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. When does the need for technology transfer arise?
2. What are environmentally sound technologies?
3. Enumerate the determinants or market channels during
technology transfer.
4. What is the need to re-design and reengineer an
organization during technology absorption'?
5. Describe the concept of diffusion of technology.
6. R D spend level in India is disproportionate to its GDP.
Comment.
7. What is patent protection?
8. Differentiate between invention and innovation.
Sub. Code
43
DE-3092
2
WK 16
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Describe the constraints/challenges faced by host/source
country during technology transfer.
10. What are key the provisions on transfer of technology in
the WTO's TRIPS Agreement?
11. Explain the non-market channels available to technology
transfer.
12. Explain the terminology and concepts in technology
absorption.
13. Discuss the merits and demerits of key diffusion routes.
14. Discuss the hurdles faced by transferor and transferee
firms during technology transfer and absorption.
15. Critically examine the 'local innovation' scenario in
developing countries as an alternative to technology
transfer.