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- 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.
Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
- Explain of the concepts, models for formulating strategies, defining the organizational strategic directions and crafting a deployment strategy.(LO-3)
- Evaluate and chose Team size, composition, structure, leadership and administration, all factors that impacts the success of a new product development team.(LO-4)
Assignment Marks: 10
Instructions for Students:
- Read the case “Organizing for Innovation at Google” in Chapter 10 of Strategic Management of Technological Innovation, Page 225.
- Apply the knowledge from the chapter and conduct your own research to gain a deeper understanding.
- Provide critical analysis and discussions for each question below. (150–200 words)
- Answers should be comprehensive, clear, and reflect both conceptual understanding and research insights.
Questions:
- Google’s Mission and Growth (2 marks)
- Describe Google’s mission under Eric Schmidt’s leadership and how it influenced the company’s approach to growth and diversification. Include examples of how Google expanded beyond search and advertising.
- Structure and Hierarchy (2 marks)
- Explain Google’s approach to hierarchy and structure as it grew into a large company. How did Google attempt to retain a “small-company feel” despite its rapid expansion?
- Team Organization for Innovation (2 mark)
- Google’s engineers work in small, autonomous teams. Discuss how this team structure supports innovation within the company.
- Role of Incentives in Driving Innovation (2 marks)
- Google encourages employees to spend 20% of their time on personal innovation projects. What impact might this have on an employee’s creativity and job satisfaction? Provide examples of how this might lead to new product development.
- Comparison with Traditional Corporate Structures (2 marks)
- Google’s “technocracy” contrasts with typical divisional structures in other companies. Describe these differences and discuss how Google’s model supports cross-unit collaboration.
NOTE: It is mandatory for the students to mention their references, sources and support each answer with at least 2 peer reviewed journal.
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic
University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 3
Management of Technology (MGT 325)
Deadline: 30/11/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Management of
Technology
Course Code: MGT325
Student’s Name:
Semester: 1st
CRN:
Student’s ID Number:
Academic Year:2024-25
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Karim Garrouch
Students’ Grade:
Marks Obtained/Out of 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).
Restricted – مقيد
•
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
✓ Explain of the concepts, models for formulating strategies, defining the organizational
strategic directions and crafting a deployment strategy.(LO-3)
✓ Evaluate and chose Team size, composition, structure, leadership and administration, all
factors that impacts the success of a new product development team.(LO-4)
Assignment
Marks: 10
Instructions for Students:
1. Read the case “Organizing for Innovation at Google” in Chapter 10 of Strategic
Management of Technological Innovation, Page 225.
2. Apply the knowledge from the chapter and conduct your own research to gain a deeper
understanding.
3. Provide critical analysis and discussions for each question below. (150–200 words)
4. Answers should be comprehensive, clear, and reflect both conceptual understanding and
research insights.
Questions:
1. Google’s Mission and Growth (2 marks)
✓ Describe Google’s mission under Eric Schmidt’s leadership and how it influenced
the company’s approach to growth and diversification. Include examples of how
Google expanded beyond search and advertising.
2. Structure and Hierarchy (2 marks)
✓ Explain Google’s approach to hierarchy and structure as it grew into a large
company. How did Google attempt to retain a “small-company feel” despite its
rapid expansion?
3. Team Organization for Innovation (2 mark)
✓ Google’s engineers work in small, autonomous teams. Discuss how this team
structure supports innovation within the company.
Restricted – مقيد
4. Role of Incentives in Driving Innovation (2 marks)
✓ Google encourages employees to spend 20% of their time on personal innovation
projects. What impact might this have on an employee’s creativity and job
satisfaction? Provide examples of how this might lead to new product
development.
5. Comparison with Traditional Corporate Structures (2 marks)
✓ Google’s “technocracy” contrasts with typical divisional structures in other
companies. Describe these differences and discuss how Google’s model supports
cross-unit collaboration.
NOTE: It is mandatory for the students to mention their references, sources and support each
answer with at least 2 peer reviewed journal.
Restricted – مقيد
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