Technology foundations

Technology foundations

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: Technology & Information Management (MGT 259)

Unit 1: Introduction to Technology Management

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of technology foundations.
• Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

• Concepts of technology and technology management
• Evolution and growth
• Sources of technology
• Process and product technology

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Technology foundations

   1. Explain technology and technology management.
   2. Trace broad evolution and growth.
   3. Distinguish technology from equipment alone.

2. Sources and types

   1. Compare internal development and external technology sources.
   2. Distinguish process technology from product technology.
   3. Assess transfer and adaptation requirements.

3. Application

   1. Analyze technology needs in a defined business.
   2. Evaluate capability and resource requirements.
   3. Identify benefits and implementation constraints.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 126–128.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here. Examples involving current laws, rates, institutional products or Nepalese status must identify the relevant period and official materials; no changing numerical or legal requirements are invented here.