49016 Technology and Innovation Management Assignment 1 Help

Faculty of Engineering and IT

UTSCRICOS 00099F

Idea generation and evaluation methods

Scenario/Context

In this assignment, you need to research and explain several idea generation and idea evaluation techniques/methods that can be used to facilitate the innovation process.

Where to research

• There are a number of text books,reports, journal articles and websites that describe such techniques / methods.
• You can use Generative AI tools as a starting point but you will have to show some prompts in your Appendix. You will need to fact check what Gen AI has given you, with proper referencing of appropriate sources. Depending on the way it is used, you may be asked to explain your assignment to your teaching staff.

Specifications:

Weight:30%

Length:1400–2200words Type: Individual

Submission:Online via Canvas(Turnitin) Late Submission: -10% per day

Due:11:59PM,Friday,21stMarch 2025

NOTE:Once the marks are released, check Turnitin feedback studio for the breakdown of marks and comments.

Tasks for Assignment 1

Follow the marking guidelines below while completing each task.

TasksDescriptionWord limit/ GuidelineMarks1Choose two different idea generation techniques/methods. Investigate and explain how they are used/applied.300 -500 words72Contrast them by showing how each would be suitable for different problems/challenges.Find some examples to support your arguments.400–600 words83Choose two different idea evaluation or filtering techniques/methods.Investigate and explain how they are used/applied.300 -500 words74Discuss what criteria a business might have for choosing those evaluation or filtering techniques/methods. Find some examples to support your arguments.400–600 words8

Note:Tables and diagrams or pictures are not counted towards the word limit.

UTS Marking SchemaHDWork of outstanding quality on all objectivesDWork of superior quality on all objectivesCWork of good quality showing more than satisfactory achievement on all objectivesPWork showing a satisfactory achievement on all objectivesXWork showing an unsatisfactory achievement on one or more objectives

Assignment 1–Marking Guidelines

PASSDISTINCTION*1.Idea generation techniques

• Relevant information presented
• Supported with reliable sources (academic,industry literature,etc).
• Demonstrates a deeper understanding of the chosen techniques
• Deeper engagement with the literature cited.

2. Contrasting idea generation techniques

• Clear discussion presented
• Demonstrated understanding of how these techniques are used in practice
• Demonstrates a deeper understanding of strengths and weaknesses of the chosen techniques
• Support with authoritative industry and academic literature.

3.Idea evaluation/filtering techniques

• Relevant information presented
• Supported with reliable sources (academic,industry literature,etc).
• Demonstrates a deeper understanding of the chosen techniques
• Deeper engagement with the literature cited.

4.Business criteria for idea evaluation /filtering techniques

• Clear discussion of criteria presented
• Demonstrated understanding of how these techniques are used in practice
• Demonstrates a deeper understanding of business considerations relating to the chosen techniques
• Support with authoritative industry and academic literature.

For Credit and above grades it is expected that all pass requirements are met. 49016 Additionally a higher level of quality is expected in regards to writing, referencing and argumentation.