Question 1

Google was founded in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1962 
B)  1976 
C)  1984 
D)  1996 
E)  1999 
A)  1962 
B)  1976 
C)  1984 
D)  1996 
E)  1999 D

Question 2

A change in a production line is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  low task complexity and internal information needs 
B)  high task complexity and internal information needs 
C)  explicit transfer of external information 
A)  low task complexity and internal information needs 
B)  high task complexity and internal information needs 
C)  explicit transfer of external information A

Question 3

The primary goal of systems learning is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  create new knowledge 
B)  integrate systems in the organization 
C)  reduce uncertainty 
D)  identify acquisition targets 
E)  implement Deming's quality goals 
A)  create new knowledge 
B)  integrate systems in the organization 
C)  reduce uncertainty 
D)  identify acquisition targets 
E)  implement Deming's quality goals C

Question 4

Knowledge is created through all of the following activities except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization 
B)  provocation 
C)  externalization 
D)  combination 
E)  internalization 
A)  socialization 
B)  provocation 
C)  externalization 
D)  combination 
E)  internalization

Question 5

The key asset for an innovation organization are the financial resources it can call on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The keys to successful organizational learning include all of the following except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational learning is a function of a firm's competencies, culture, and comfort 
B)  organizational learning required the communication of ideas 
C)  organizational learning is the sum of what everyone in the organization knows 
D)  organizational learning needs to be stored in the organizational memory 
E)  organizational learning processes need to be intentional in the organization 
A)  organizational learning is a function of a firm's competencies, culture, and comfort 
B)  organizational learning required the communication of ideas 
C)  organizational learning is the sum of what everyone in the organization knows 
D)  organizational learning needs to be stored in the organizational memory 
E)  organizational learning processes need to be intentional in the organization

Question 7

The systems-structure approach should result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a rational approach to analyzing internal systems and structures 
B)  a metric for identifying what firms are the strongest competitors 
C)  understanding of the increasing uncertainty in the environment 
D)  a rational view of potential partners in technology enhancement 
E)  the entrenchment of the current top management team 
A)  a rational approach to analyzing internal systems and structures 
B)  a metric for identifying what firms are the strongest competitors 
C)  understanding of the increasing uncertainty in the environment 
D)  a rational view of potential partners in technology enhancement 
E)  the entrenchment of the current top management team

Question 8

Learning is essential if the organization is to adapt to changes in technology and to innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As the firm's knowledge management capabilities shift from existing knowledge to new knowledge, the focus of the organization:

Accepted Answer

A)  moves toward risk minimization 
B)  becomes more organization learning oriented 
C)  shifts from content to process 
D)  shifts from an external focus to an internal focus 
E)  does not change 
A)  moves toward risk minimization 
B)  becomes more organization learning oriented 
C)  shifts from content to process 
D)  shifts from an external focus to an internal focus 
E)  does not change

Question 10

Getting the right information at the right time to the right person to enhance decision making as well as providing time for people to work on their ideas are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  enabling factors 
B)  communication enhancers 
C)  innovation enablers 
D)  time utilization strategies 
E)  time management functions 
A)  enabling factors 
B)  communication enhancers 
C)  innovation enablers 
D)  time utilization strategies 
E)  time management functions

Question 11

The interpretive approach to learning can be summarized by all of the following except it:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduces ambiguity 
B)  distributes information in all directions 
C)  develops creative insights through an iterative process using multiple viewpoints 
D)  develops a clear set guidelines to interpret issues 
E)  looks for new ways to apply known information 
A)  reduces ambiguity 
B)  distributes information in all directions 
C)  develops creative insights through an iterative process using multiple viewpoints 
D)  develops a clear set guidelines to interpret issues 
E)  looks for new ways to apply known information

Question 12

The six basic principles that an organization can employ to help ensure success in knowledge management can include what?

Accepted Answer

. system/process for knowledge managemen

Question 13

Describe the characteristics of a knowledge management system.

Accepted Answer

. people issues - community of capable i

Question 14

The most important outcome for a knowledge management system is to lead to the development of organization wisdom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The purpose of the scanning process is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to help the firm identify critical issues 
B)  to identify what the firm needs to monitor in its environment 
C)  to help the firm adjust its strategies if necessary 
D)  to gather information about the firm's competitive environment 
E)  all of these choices are purposes for scanning 
A)  to help the firm identify critical issues 
B)  to identify what the firm needs to monitor in its environment 
C)  to help the firm adjust its strategies if necessary 
D)  to gather information about the firm's competitive environment 
E)  all of these choices are purposes for scanning

Question 16

Knowledge management is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the exchange of information within the organization 
B)  the processes that combine data, information, and individual learning in a synergistic manner 
C)  the structuring of communication and documentation 
D)  the development, transmission and storage of data for the firm 
E)  a computerized decision making process 
A)  the exchange of information within the organization 
B)  the processes that combine data, information, and individual learning in a synergistic manner 
C)  the structuring of communication and documentation 
D)  the development, transmission and storage of data for the firm 
E)  a computerized decision making process

Question 17

In knowledge management systems it is important a single dominant view of an issue hold dominance so that the organization is not distracted from its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In deciding an approach to learning the organization should consider all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the nature of its information needs 
B)  its primary goals 
C)  the actions to take 
D)  what the organization wants to learn 
E)  which approach its competitors are using 
A)  the nature of its information needs 
B)  its primary goals 
C)  the actions to take 
D)  what the organization wants to learn 
E)  which approach its competitors are using

Question 19

The characteristics of communication processes in an organization where learning is taking place are:

Accepted Answer

.free exchange in, across, and between l

Question 20

One characteristic that has to be present for a knowledge management system to flourish is that the knowledge memory must be open to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Google was founded in ____.

A change in a production line is an example of ____.

The primary goal of systems learning is to:

Knowledge is created through all of the following activities except ____.

The key asset for an innovation organization are the financial resources it can call on.

The keys to successful organizational learning include all of the following except ____.

The systems-structure approach should result in:

Learning is essential if the organization is to adapt to changes in technology and to innovation.

As the firm's knowledge management capabilities shift from existing knowledge to new knowledge, the focus of the organization:

Getting the right information at the right time to the right person to enhance decision making as well as providing time for people to work on their ideas are known as:

The interpretive approach to learning can be summarized by all of the following except it:

The six basic principles that an organization can employ to help ensure success in knowledge management can include what?

Describe the characteristics of a knowledge management system.

The most important outcome for a knowledge management system is to lead to the development of organization wisdom.

The purpose of the scanning process is:

Knowledge management is defined as:

In knowledge management systems it is important a single dominant view of an issue hold dominance so that the organization is not distracted from its goals.

In deciding an approach to learning the organization should consider all of the following except:

The characteristics of communication processes in an organization where learning is taking place are:

One characteristic that has to be present for a knowledge management system to flourish is that the knowledge memory must be open to change.

Management of Technology and Innovation: an Overview

Strategy Process and the Management of Technology and Innovation

Innovation: Planning

Internal Innovation: Implementation

Innovation: Evaluation and Control

Obtaining Technology: Planning

Obtaining Technology: Implementation

Obtaining Technology: Evaluation and Control

Building Capabilities for Mti Success

Appendix 1: Social Responsibility and the Management of Technology and Innovation

Appendix 2: Innovation: Project Management and New Product Development

Appendix 3: Managing Platforms and Portfolios of Technology

Appendix 4: Waves of Innovation and Predicting the Future

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Exam 10: Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management

Google was founded in ____.

A change in a production line is an example of ____.

The primary goal of systems learning is to:

Knowledge is created through all of the following activities except ____.

The key asset for an innovation organization are the financial resources it can call on.

The keys to successful organizational learning include all of the following except ____.

The systems-structure approach should result in:

Learning is essential if the organization is to adapt to changes in technology and to innovation.

As the firm's knowledge management capabilities shift from existing knowledge to new knowledge, the focus of the organization:

Getting the right information at the right time to the right person to enhance decision making as well as providing time for people to work on their ideas are known as:

The interpretive approach to learning can be summarized by all of the following except it:

The six basic principles that an organization can employ to help ensure success in knowledge management can include what?

Describe the characteristics of a knowledge management system.

The most important outcome for a knowledge management system is to lead to the development of organization wisdom.

The purpose of the scanning process is:

Knowledge management is defined as:

In knowledge management systems it is important a single dominant view of an issue hold dominance so that the organization is not distracted from its goals.

In deciding an approach to learning the organization should consider all of the following except:

The characteristics of communication processes in an organization where learning is taking place are:

One characteristic that has to be present for a knowledge management system to flourish is that the knowledge memory must be open to change.

Management of Technology and Innovation: an Overview

Strategy Process and the Management of Technology and Innovation

Innovation: Planning

Internal Innovation: Implementation

Innovation: Evaluation and Control

Obtaining Technology: Planning

Obtaining Technology: Implementation

Obtaining Technology: Evaluation and Control

Building Capabilities for Mti Success

Appendix 1: Social Responsibility and the Management of Technology and Innovation

Appendix 2: Innovation: Project Management and New Product Development

Appendix 3: Managing Platforms and Portfolios of Technology

Appendix 4: Waves of Innovation and Predicting the Future

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