Question 1

How long is the product life cycle estimated to be in the auto industry today?

Accepted Answer

A) 7 years 
B) 5 years 
C) 10+ years 
D) 2 years 
A) 7 years 
B) 5 years 
C) 10+ years 
D) 2 years B

Question 2

As organizations age, they tend to become less flexible and less innovative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

It is difficult for individuals to remain entrepreneurial throughout their careers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Quantum innovations are relatively uncommon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To maintain a capacity for innovation, an organization should:

Accepted Answer

A) centralize authority. 
B) maintain diversity in scientists. 
C) decrease property rights. 
D) recruit like- minded scientists. 
A) centralize authority. 
B) maintain diversity in scientists. 
C) decrease property rights. 
D) recruit like- minded scientists.

Question 6

What is a knowledge creating organization?

Accepted Answer

A) One in which innovation is occurring at all levels of the organization. 
B) One in which intrapreneurs share ideas. 
C) A research firm finding a cure for a disease. 
D) One that provides a knowledge service, such as a web search engine. 
A) One in which innovation is occurring at all levels of the organization. 
B) One in which intrapreneurs share ideas. 
C) A research firm finding a cure for a disease. 
D) One that provides a knowledge service, such as a web search engine.

Question 7

What is the first step in the project management process?

Accepted Answer

A) Developing a critical path model 
B) Charting all activities on a PERT chart 
C) Aligning product champions 
D) Developing a clear plan to take the product from its concept phase to market 
A) Developing a critical path model 
B) Charting all activities on a PERT chart 
C) Aligning product champions 
D) Developing a clear plan to take the product from its concept phase to market

Question 8

The Gap used innovation to develop a more cost effective production process for its clothing line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In which part of the stage- gate model would a proposal be reviewed in terms of its technical feasibility or its fit with the organizational strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Gate 1 
B) Gate 2 
C) Stage 1 
D) Stage 2 
A) Gate 1 
B) Gate 2 
C) Stage 1 
D) Stage 2

Question 10

A stage- gate development funnel typically has__________ gates.

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) three 
C) two 
D) four 
A) one 
B) three 
C) two 
D) four

Question 11

The Pentium chip is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) a quantum innovation. 
B) an incremental innovation. 
C) an incremental technological change. 
D) a quantum technological change. 
A) a quantum innovation. 
B) an incremental innovation. 
C) an incremental technological change. 
D) a quantum technological change.

Question 12

In which part of the stage- gate model do managers develop a detailed product development plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Stage 1 
B) Gate 2 
C) Stage 2 
D) Gate 1 
A) Stage 1 
B) Gate 2 
C) Stage 2 
D) Gate 1

Question 13

According to Anderson and Tushman, the era of ferment:

Accepted Answer

A) is best management using a lightweight team leader. 
B) begins with a technological discontinuity. 
C) spars elaboration on the dominant design. 
D) begins with an incremental innovation. 
A) is best management using a lightweight team leader. 
B) begins with a technological discontinuity. 
C) spars elaboration on the dominant design. 
D) begins with an incremental innovation.

Question 14

Core team members:

Accepted Answer

A) refers to a group of 10 people who are assigned primary responsibility for product development. 
B) typical work on only one development project at a time. 
C) are top managers. 
D) are usually engineers. 
A) refers to a group of 10 people who are assigned primary responsibility for product development. 
B) typical work on only one development project at a time. 
C) are top managers. 
D) are usually engineers.

Question 15

The technical feasibility of new product ideas is evaluated at __________in the stage- gate development funnel.

Accepted Answer

A) gate 2 
B) stage 2 
C) gate 1 
D) gate 3 
A) gate 2 
B) stage 2 
C) gate 1 
D) gate 3

Question 16

Don Frey, the champion of Ford's Mustang, encountered little opposition to his idea to build the Mustang.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The concept of fad and fashion in the product life cycle primarily applies to the clothing industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Establishing the balance of control between a division and corporate headquarters is a problem associated with__________.

Accepted Answer

A) new ventures 
B) project managers 
C) CIIS 
D) "skunk works" 
A) new ventures 
B) project managers 
C) CIIS 
D) "skunk works"

Question 19

TQM is an example of an incremental innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which innovation technique is most likely to ensure that projects receive the necessary funding?

Accepted Answer

A) Intrapreneurs 
B) Stage- gate development funnel 
C) Product champion 
D) Product team structure 
A) Intrapreneurs 
B) Stage- gate development funnel 
C) Product champion 
D) Product team structure

How long is the product life cycle estimated to be in the auto industry today?

As organizations age, they tend to become less flexible and less innovative.

It is difficult for individuals to remain entrepreneurial throughout their careers.

Quantum innovations are relatively uncommon.

To maintain a capacity for innovation, an organization should:

What is a knowledge creating organization?

What is the first step in the project management process?

The Gap used innovation to develop a more cost effective production process for its clothing line.

In which part of the stage- gate model would a proposal be reviewed in terms of its technical feasibility or its fit with the organizational strategy?

A stage- gate development funnel typically has__________ gates.

The Pentium chip is an example of:

In which part of the stage- gate model do managers develop a detailed product development plan?

According to Anderson and Tushman, the era of ferment:

Core team members:

The technical feasibility of new product ideas is evaluated at __________in the stage- gate development funnel.

Don Frey, the champion of Ford's Mustang, encountered little opposition to his idea to build the Mustang.

The concept of fad and fashion in the product life cycle primarily applies to the clothing industry.

Establishing the balance of control between a division and corporate headquarters is a problem associated with__________.

TQM is an example of an incremental innovation.

Which innovation technique is most likely to ensure that projects receive the necessary funding?

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Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

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Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

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Exam 13: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity

How long is the product life cycle estimated to be in the auto industry today?

As organizations age, they tend to become less flexible and less innovative.

It is difficult for individuals to remain entrepreneurial throughout their careers.

Quantum innovations are relatively uncommon.

To maintain a capacity for innovation, an organization should:

What is a knowledge creating organization?

What is the first step in the project management process?

The Gap used innovation to develop a more cost effective production process for its clothing line.

In which part of the stage- gate model would a proposal be reviewed in terms of its technical feasibility or its fit with the organizational strategy?

A stage- gate development funnel typically has__________ gates.

The Pentium chip is an example of:

In which part of the stage- gate model do managers develop a detailed product development plan?

According to Anderson and Tushman, the era of ferment:

Core team members:

The technical feasibility of new product ideas is evaluated at __________in the stage- gate development funnel.

Don Frey, the champion of Ford's Mustang, encountered little opposition to his idea to build the Mustang.

The concept of fad and fashion in the product life cycle primarily applies to the clothing industry.

Establishing the balance of control between a division and corporate headquarters is a problem associated with__________.

TQM is an example of an incremental innovation.

Which innovation technique is most likely to ensure that projects receive the necessary funding?

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Organizational Stakeholders, Management, and Ethics

Managing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Coordination, Communication, and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competencies, and Technology

Types and Forms of Organizational Change

Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

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