STRATEGIC AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Course objective

1. Management information system (8 hours)
1. Introduction and background frame work, information needed economics System view, role of MIS on various levels, structure of MIS, Information net work, system life cycle, data flow, decision trees.


2. Corporate strategy and planning (6 hours)
1. Concept of frame work, corporate management, role, function skill.


3. Strategic analysis (8 hours)
1. cost dynamics, portfolio analysis, financial analysis, Strategic choices. Alternating, diversification, mergers and acquisition implementation and evaluation of strategy.


4. Strategic management and leadership (8 hours)
1. Role of leadership, process of leadership, line structure, styles.


5. Technology management (8 hours)
1. Technology life cycle , transformation, alternatives, appropriate technology, technology change, technology transfer, models.


6. Technology absorption: Assessment (6 hours)
1. evaluation, diffusion.

Reference Books:

1. David G.B., M. S., "Concept ional foundation, Structure and development", McGraw Hill New York
2. Adair John, "skills of leadership", Gower Aldershot Haerle
3. Hill Charles WC and Ganalk K Jones, "Strategic Management- an integrated approach", Houghton Nihlin Boston.
4. Stevenson, “Productivity, Competitiveness and Strategy”

Evaluation Scheme
The Questions will cover all the chapters in the syllabus. The evaluation scheme will be as indicated in the table below:

*There could be minor deviation in mark distribution.