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MTC821S - MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY - 1ST OPP - NOV 2025 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCI En CE Ano TECH n OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
MANAGEMENT SECTION
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT HONOURS
QUALIFICATION CODE: 08BBMAH
LEVEL: 8
COURSE CODE: MTC821S
COURSE NAME: MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY
SESSION: NOVEMBER 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
DR MOSES WAIGANJO
MODERATOR:
MR ERNEST MBANGA
INSTRUCTIONS
The total marks for this examination are 100 marks.
1. Answer ALL the questions in the answer book provided .
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
THIS EXAM PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Including this front page)
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QUESTION ONE
{SO marks)
Discuss an example of collaboration between two or more organizations in a development project. In
your answer, analyze the advantages and disadvantages of collaboration compared to solo
development, and identify the collaboration mode chosen by the partners along with its specific pros
and cons. Finally, recommend how a firm should select a partner, collaboration mode, and governance
structure when deciding to collaborate on a development project. {50 marks)
QUESTION TWO
{15 marks)
What are some of the ways a firm can try to increase the overall value of its technology, and its
likelihood of becoming the dominant design? {15 marks)
QUESTION THREE
{15 marks)
List and discuss some of the advantages of entering a market early? Are there any advantages to
entering a market late? {15 marks}
QUESTION FOUR
{20 marks)
Explain the traits that appear to make individuals most creative and discuss if these are the same traits
that lead to successful inventions? {20 marks)
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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