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325 6.1 Learning Outcomes: 1. Familiarize with the wide variety of methods available (both quantitative and qualitative) to evaluate innovation projects. 2. Highlight the important role played by managerial assumptions in the accuracy and utility of any measure used. 3. Emphasize the importance of a balanced R&D project portfolio (i.e. advanced R&D, breakthrough, platform, and derivative). 6.2 Action Required: • Watch the short video in the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QOdd45aZ1o 6.3 Test your Knowledge (Question): Q. Discusses how managers should select and balance their R&D portfolio, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of some of the most often used tools for project evaluation. 6.4 Instructions • • Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week6: Interactive learning Discussion) Your answers should not exceed word limit of 100- 325 7.1 Learning Outcomes: 1. Familiarize with the factors firms use to evaluate the collaboration opportunities. 2. Identify and explain the various forms of collaboration and the tradeoffs associated with each of them. 3. Establish the factors that are crucial to a successful collaboration 7.2 Action Required: • Watch the short video in the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJlJJhPJHs0 7.3 Test your Knowledge (Question): • List the many types of collaboration, their tradeoffs, and an explanation of each type of collaboration. 7.4 Instructions • Answer the question in test your knowledge section. Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week7: Interactive learning Discussion