DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Fourth Semester
MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND
ABSORPTION
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain price and return for transfer of technology.
2. What are the standards for environmentally sound
technologies?
3. Differentiate non-contractual flow of technology from
contractual flow of technology.
4. What are the features of organisational redesign and
reengineering?
5. Write a note on rate of diffusion.
6. Explain the attitudes of technology transferor and
transferee firms.
7. State the process of technology transfer.
8. Elucidate outsourcing as a alternative to technology
transfer.
Sub. Code
43
DE-790
2
wk11
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the provisions of IPR in technology transfer and
absorption.
10. Describe the outcomes of various conventions on
technology transfer and absorption.
11. Briefly explain the activities of various marketing
channels.
12. Write an essay on cycle of technology absorption.
13. Discuss the techniques to create superior technology.
14. Write an account of PPP for technology transfer and
absorption.
15. Discuss trade and investment policy of host/source
country on technology transfer.