R&D Management – Outsourcing R&D
. You are required to write an essay on R&D outsourcing based on the special issues: Outsourcing R&D edited by Juliana Hsuan and Volker Mahnke in R&D Management Journal (Jan and Mar, 2011, Volume 41, Issue 1 &2, Page 1 – 218).
Web links:
Outsourcing R&D (Part 1)
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/radm.2010.41.issue-1/issuetoc
Outsourcing R&D (Part 2)
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/radm.2011.41.issue-2/issuetoc
***Focus on “two specific issues” on R&D outsourcing from Part 1 and Part 2 and read the articles and “choose a theory to focus on”.
Typically, your essay should have (a) an executive summary (b) Introduction (c) literature review of R&D Outsourcing theories (d) explanation of the theory/framework/model you are focusing (e) discussion and analysis (f) findings and what you have learnt from this coursework (g) references (Harvard Referencing System).
(1) Above 2000 words ( max: 4000 words)
(2) Apply theories, summaries (What I have learnt)
(3) Journal articles (Do not use textbook for references)
In this assignment, you need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the R&D Outsourcing theories including counterparty debates and issues in innovation and technology management. You are expected to use relevant materials from a range of sources (journal articles in this special issue in particular), including research books, journal articles, conference proceedings etc. when formulating your assignment. Your analysis, discussion and evaluation should be backed with appropriate examples where necessary.
How this Coursework Assignment Relates to the Module Learning Outcomes
As outlined in the study guide (available on Blackboard Learn), the coursework assignment provides an opportunity to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and similar attributes in the following areas:
1. Practices, models, theoretical perspectives and interpretations of technology policy and the management of technological innovation.
2. The inter-relationships between the external environment (including technology policy) on innovation, and vice versa.
3. Contemporary debates and issues in international technology management such as the use of external sources of innovation.
4. Critical thinking and analysis based upon the application of knowledge and understanding from the module to cases.
Assignment Format and Layout
The coursework should be typed using 12 pt. Times New Roman Text with line spacing of 1.5. The words limit is 2000 words (excluding references). Note that assignment below this words limit by more than 10% would result in decrease in the overall achieved mark by 10%.Your submission should have a title page clearly indicating the Module Code, your Registration Number and the Word Count of the essay. Please use Harvard Referencing System in this report.
Executive Summary
The phenomenon behind Open Innovation has been one of the most debated topics in management research in the last decade. Although significant research has been carried out in recent years, a number of areas continue to remain under-developed. In particular, this includes Innovation Networks. This paper attempts to overcome this limitation by providing a contextual overview of Innovation Networks. Based on current literature, it reveals, among other things, that by embarking in strategic partnerships with other firms, can organisations acquire and sustain competitive advantage. Finally, the extent of the effectiveness of Innovation Networks in relation its implementation is discussed.
Introduction
This report addresses one of the branches of Open Innovation (OI), namely Innovation Networks. Based on the special issue of The Future of Open Innovation, the focus is on all ten articles, where relevant information has been fleshed out and incorporated where necessary. The main objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview and ultimately improve the current understanding, adding to the literature of Innovation Networks.
Thus, the report is structured as follows: Section 1 reviews the relevant literature on OI and Innovation Networks. Section 2 develops an explanation of one of the theoretical frameworks of Innovation Networks as well as outlining relevant theories. Section 3 provides an in-depth discussion with the use of real-world examples that implement OI as part of their strategic network partnership. And lastly Section 4 includes a brief review of future implications of Innovation Networks.
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