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Technological change, competition and R&D

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What the syllabus expects

  • Changing context of technological environment, product development – from scientific breakthrough to marketable product
  • linkage between technology development and competition
  • Managing research and development though technology

Technological change, competition and R&D

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: Technology & Information Management (MGT 259)

Unit 4: Using Information Technology for Strategic advantages

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

  • Explain the scope and key elements of technological change, competition and r&d.
  • Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

  • Changing context of technological environment, product development – from scientific breakthrough to marketable product
  • linkage between technology development and competition
  • Managing research and development though technology

Detailed Microsyllabus

  1. Technological environment

    1. Explain changing technology and competitive conditions.
    2. Trace development from scientific discovery to marketable product.
    3. Identify commercialization and adoption challenges.

  2. Competition

    1. Assess technology's effects on cost, quality and differentiation.
    2. Consider substitute technologies and timing.
    3. Distinguish technical novelty from market success.

  3. Research and development

    1. Coordinate research priorities, resources and evaluation.
    2. Explain technology-supported collaboration and knowledge use.
    3. Assess uncertainty and learning throughout development.

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.