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Assignment Question"Technology is a resource that, like financial and human resources, is pervasively important in organizations."Burgelman R , Christensen C and Wheelwright S, Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation, McGraw Hill, p.237
Critically analyse the statement and take a position on the importance of technology and of its contribution to modern organisations. Use cases and examples to argue your position.
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• A table of contents A list of figures and/ or list of tables where appropriate Executive Summary-( 10 marks) Introduction -( 10 marks) Literature Review-& Critical Analysis (60 marks) Conclusions- -( 10 marks) References / Presentation - 10 marks Bibliography Appendices if appropriate

-Module Learning Outcome from the Assignment
After completing the module, the student should be able to:

• Advance a multidimensional understanding of the causes and consequences of technology Critically evaluate a range of normative questions in relation to people, technology and the marketplace in the 21st Century Have insights into contingency factors of firm size, technological complexity and environmental uncertainty which influence the precise choice of processes