IGNOU MER-014 Assignment 2026-27
Innovation and Strategic Management
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:27 pm.
| Course code | MER-014 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Innovation and Strategic Management |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) (MAER)MAER |
| School | School of Vocational Education & Training |
| Assignment code | MER-014/TMA/ 2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 15 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Medium |
About the MER-014 assignment
The MER-014 assignment covers all blocks of Innovation and Strategic Management. It explores the creative process, experiential learning in business, innovation in entrepreneurship, and distinctions between different strategic concepts and levels.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. It carries 30% weightage in the final assessment, and the stated pass mark is 50%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the meaning of the creative process and critically examine its elements. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss experiential learning and its significance in business. |
| Q3 | 20 | Use examples to distinguish strategy from policies and from tactics. |
| Q4 | 20 | Describe the key elements entrepreneurs need to nurture innovation. |
| Q5 | 20 | Distinguish corporate-level strategy from business-level strategy and identify three benefits of strategy. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Complete one Tutor Marked Assignment for each course.
- Answer all five questions in the MER-014 assignment.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before attempting the work.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.
- Assignment submission within the prescribed schedule is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the term-end examination.
- Follow the submission deadline for your intended examination, or any revised schedule communicated by the University.
Submission dates: 15 March 2027 (June TEE); 15 September 2026 (December TEE). Dates can differ by session.
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.