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JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2014/2015

FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE

OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

HSC 2408 : TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

DATE: APRIL 2015 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND

ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS.
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QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

Discuss the fact that we can weave two sets of ideas embedded in the
definition of technology as the notion of knowledge which spans several
levels and as the outcome of a process of social construction. [30 marks]

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

Technological change are complex. Discuss the dynamics of technological

change. [20 marks]

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

Discuss the various activities of the firm’s value chain and what it helps
the firm achieve. [20 marks]

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QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

The purpose for creating value for investors forms the basis for
management of technology. Discuss. [20 marks]

QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)

Explain the two levels of technological change. [20 marks]