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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 1
Management of Technology (MGT 325)
Due Date: 2nd March 2025@ 23:59

Course Name: Management of Technology

Student’s Name:

Course Code: MGT325

Student’s ID Number:

Semester: 2nd Sem

CRN:
Academic Year:2024-25

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Instructor’s Name: Dr. XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Students’ Grade: 00 /10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be
reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or
other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font.
No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

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Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
➢ Recognize the dynamics and the importance of managing technological innovation
strategically. (LO 1)

Reference Source:
Textbook:Schilling M.A (2020),Strategic Management of Technology Innovation (6th Edition). McGraw Hill Education. Electronic Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10:
1260087956, Printed Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10: 1260087956

Students are required to refer to Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of their textbook to develop a
comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of technological
innovation, sources of innovation, and patterns of innovation. A critical analysis of
each topic and subtopic is essential, demonstrating not only knowledge retention but
also an ability to evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios.
Assignment 1-Essay

Total Marks: 10

Write an essay on “ The Role of Innovation in KSA’s Economic Diversification” in 12001500 words with the mentioned key focus Areas :
1. Introduction (1Mark)
✓ Define technological innovation and its significance in shaping global
economies and Provide an overview of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its
emphasis on technology-driven economic transformation.
2. The Importance of Technological Innovation (3 marks) (Referencing Chapter 1)
✓ Explain why technological innovation is a critical driver of competitive
advantage and economic growth.
✓ Discuss the impact of innovation on industries such as oil and gas, renewable
energy, artificial intelligence, and fintech.
✓ Provide real-world examples of how Saudi Arabia is leveraging technological
advancements to enhance productivity and economic sustainability.

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3. Sources of Innovation in Saudi Arabia (3 marks) (Referencing Chapter 2)
✓ Discuss the various sources of innovation (e.g., firms, universities, government
policies, research institutions, and entrepreneurship).
✓ Analyse the role of government initiatives such as NEOM, King Abdulaziz City
for Science and Technology (KACST), and the Saudi Data and AI Authority
(SDAIA) in fostering innovation.
✓ Evaluate the collaboration between academia and industry in driving research
and development (R&D) efforts in KSA.
4. Types and Patterns of Innovation in KSA (2 Marks) (Referencing Chapter 3)
✓ Differentiate between radical vs. incremental innovation and competenceenhancing vs. competence-destroying innovation.
✓ Provide examples of Saudi companies and industries that have embraced
different innovation strategies.
5. Conclusion (1 marks)
✓ Summarize key findings and insights from the essay.
Submission Guidelines
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Word Count: 1200-1500 words

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Formatting: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced

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Referencing Style: APA (in-text citations and reference list)

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Plagiarism Policy: Submissions must be original and properly referenced. Any
plagiarized content will result in penalties as per university guidelines.

Directions:
✓ All students are encouraged to use their own words.
✓ The assignment should be approximately 1200-1500 words in length.
✓ Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style
guidelines.
✓ Use proper referencing (APA style) to reference, other styles will not be accepted.
✓ Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from
the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the
assignment calls for more.
✓ It is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments into the safe assignment
Originality Check prior to submitting it to your instructor for grading and review the
grading rubric to understand how you will be graded for this assignment.

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