Innovation Analysis

In this assessment, you will analyze the impact of one specific type of innovation on various organizations.

Instructions:

Choose a type of innovation (product, process, technological or service).

Discuss the most important milestones for this innovation and how they have affected organisations

Recommend 3 future developments of this innovation for organizations based on your research

Important

This assignment consists of Part A (1500 Word Written Report) and Part B (3 minute video) pitch. BOTH parts must be submitted in order for the assignment to be considered complete. If one part is NOT submitted, then the assignment is considered incomplete and will not be marked.

Part A: 1500 Word Written Report (30% of total grade for subject)

Your report should address and include the following elements (for more details, please refer to the marking rubric):

Cover page, Introduction

Discuss the major sub-types of your innovation or the area of this innovation you are going to focus on (eg mobile commerce within technological innovation, or self-service innovation, design innovation)

Discuss the most important milestones for this innovation

Discuss how your innovation has affected organisations management approach (Use company examples in your answer)

Recommend 3 future developments of this innovation for organizations based on your research. N.B. Timetable/costs/charts should be placed in an appendix and not included in word count.

Use of appropriate presentation style and references - Use at least 15 academic references (using the 2010, Academy of Management style).