As an employee of an aviation organization that embraces cutting-edge technologies and innovations, it is your responsibility to critically analyse the key challenges related to technological change and innovation within the organization

                      Institute of Applied Research & Technology 

1.     Introduction

This assignment is worth 80% of your final grade. Based on the research title, literature review, and the research questions you developed in the first assignment, you need to indicate the research approach and methodology. Since this assignment is focused on innovation and change, it is recommended to conduct secondary research to identify the trends and understand the challenges in today's aviation industry. Secondary research can be qualitative or quantitative in nature. It often uses data gathered from published peer-reviewed papers, meta-analyses, or government or private sector databases and datasets. You are required to analyse the data and present the findings according to the nature of the collected data. The research conclusion should explain the significance of your findings within the broader context of your field. It should also restate how your results contribute to the existing body of knowledge and whether they confirm or challenge existing theories or hypotheses. Additionally, by identifying unanswered questions or areas requiring further investigation, you can demonstrate your awareness of the broader research landscape. Recommendations for future researchers should be concrete and specific, supported with a clear rationale, and directly connected to their research. Future researchers should also be prepared to ask as many questions as possible, have an open mind, and be empathic but maintain objectivity.

2.     Background

The aim of this module is to make students familiar with the major issues of technological change and innovation within the aviation industry, strategic technology management in aviation, and the role of aviation technology in achieving sustainability goals. While the focus will be on aviation-specific content, other factors such as institutional and policy frameworks that influence and shape aviation innovation projects will also be investigated. Case studies at various levels within the aviation sector will be extensively used to complement main theories.

3.     Learning Outcomes

4.     Your Assignment

As an employee of an aviation organization that embraces cutting-edge technologies and innovations, it is your responsibility to critically analyse the key challenges related to technological change and innovation within the organization. Additionally, you are tasked with evaluating the strategic management of technology within the organization and examining the role of aviation technology in contributing to sustainability goals.

Please ensure the following points are addressed in your assignment:

1.     align Assignment 2 to your research title, literature review, research objectives, and questions from Assignment 1. Then, select an appropriate methodology and approach for your research.

2.     Specify the data collection method and indicate whether you intend to collect primary or secondary data. A secondary data collection method is recommended based on the nature of the module.

3.     Define the data analysis method based on the collected data and explain how it will be presented.

4.     In the research conclusion, explain the significance of your findings within our organization and the broader context of your field. Restate how your results contribute to the existing body of knowledge, confirming or challenging existing theories or hypotheses. Identify unanswered questions or areas requiring further investigation to demonstrate your awareness of the broader research landscape.

5.     Provide concrete and specific recommendations for future researchers, supported with a clear rationale, and directly connected to their research. Future researchers should be prepared to ask as many questions as possible, approach their work with an open mind, and be empathic but maintain objectivity, learning from their experiences.

5.     Submission and Deadlines

Please take note of the following instructions:

-        The assignment must be uploaded on Moodle using the provided Turnitin link.

-        Assignments should be submitted in Word or PDF format only.

-        The deadline to submit your assignment on Turnitin is 13 FEB 2026.

-        Submissions up to a week after the deadline will incur a 10% penalty.

-        Submissions between one and two weeks after the deadline will incur a 20% penalty.

-        Any submissions made beyond two weeks after the deadline will not be considered and will be marked as Zero.

-        Late submissions will be accepted on coordinator’s approval.

-        Students will no longer be able to submit on Turnitin by themselves after the initial deadline. To submit after the due date, please email your assignment to PhD@eau.ac.ae from your EAU Email address and state the name of the module along with the reason for the late submission. The date and time you submit by email will be the confirmation of your assignment submission.

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6.     Assignment Format

Please take note of the following guidelines for the assignment:

-        You need to present literature reviews of five peer-reviewed articles within a range of 2000-2500 words, excluding appendices, citations, and bibliography.

-        Use Harvard in-text citation and reference/bibliography style.

-        Ensure that the peer-reviewed articles are no more than five years old.

-        The assignment should be written in an academic essay format.

-        Adhere to the EAU guidelines, which specify Times New Roman or Arial font size 12, 1.5 line spacing, and 2.5 cm margins.

7.     Marking Criteria

The marking criteria for this assignment are below: