MBA 603
Professor Fellows
Syllabus
(1 of 2)
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Monte Ahuja College of Business
Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management
Spring 2023
COURSE:
Management of Innovation and Technology
ASSIGNMENT:
Innovation Article Summaries
(75 points per summary/25 Discussion, possible 250 points)
DUE:
Part 1 Summary - 6:00 pm, Monday, February 13, 2023
Part 2 Summary - 6:00 pm, Monday, March 20, 2023
Part 3 Summary - 6:00 pm, Monday, April 24, 2023
Innovation Article Summaries (75 points per summary/25 Discussion, possible 250 points)
Every day, someone somewhere is innovating. Our world is advancing much faster than we can
keep up. These article summaries and ensuing discussions are designed to provide the practical
application of the material covered in this course and a way for us to stay current on trends and
themes about managing innovation and technology. You are not asked to write a scholarly article but
to seek and report on current activities in the world of innovation.
Students will produce, in their own words:
• (3) Innovation Article Summaries, one article for each part of the text:
o Part 1: Industry Dynamics of Technological Innovation
o Part 2: Formulating Technological Innovation Strategy
o Part 3: Implementing Technological Innovation Strategy
• Each summary must include a summary of the article (link to the article needs to be included)
and why it is of interest or significance as it relates to the course with chapter identified (give
your opinion why the innovation matters)
• Articles must be from respected, credible outlets for information. A link or citation must
accompany the Summary for reading. Research paper abstracts from scholarly academic
sources are not considered Articles for this assignment
• Pose (2) critical questions the article provokes related to innovation development. These
questions will be answered by the class session for that chapter.
• Students must lead (1) discussion of your Article Summary during the corresponding chapter.
MBA 603
Professor Fellows
Syllabus
(2 of 2)
PART A – Original Articles (75 possible points each)
• Students will produce, in their own words, total of three Innovation Article Summaries this
semester. One summary per each Part(section) of the text/course:
o Part 1: Industry Dynamics of Technological Innovation
o Part 2: Formulating Technological Innovation Strategy
o Part 3: Implementing Technological Innovation Strategy
• Each Innovation Article Summary must be submitted on Blackboard prior to the class session
for that corresponding chapter. Priority for discussion will be based on submission.
• Adress why the article is of interest or significance as it relates to the course, identifying the
chapter Article Summaries must include the chapter being referenced and addressed by the
article
• Provide your opinion why the innovation matters and analysis, insight, and commentary
• For example, an article detailing Disney’s Imagineering would be significant for Part Three
Chapter 12, “Managing New Product Development”
o https://d23.com/6-imagineers-share-the-disney-experiences-that-led-them-to-theirdream-jobs/
• Pose a minimum of (2) critical questions the article provokes and be prepared to lead your
colleague in discussion around their answers. Think of these being like discussion questions
posed at the end of each chapter to spark conversation
PART B – Discussion (25 possible points)
• Lead class discussion on one of your chosen summary submissions.
• Discussions should include the questions posed and curating the ensuing conversation
• You are expected to answer questions posed by your colleagues to the best of your knowledge
and ability.