Question 1

The Railroad wave led to which type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple administrative structure 
B)  Divisional structure 
C)  Product structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  SBU 
A)  Simple administrative structure 
B)  Divisional structure 
C)  Product structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  SBU D

Question 2

Describe the methods to forecast the short term future.

Accepted Answer

.Trend extrapolation-examine historical data and extrapolate out where it will lead
.Expert consensus - expert are polled in Delphi type approach
. Simulation methods - computer modeling
. Scenario building -development of worse case and best case scenario
- Decision trees . graphical representation of decisions and where they lead to you

Question 3

The examination of cycles based on historical data is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trend extrapolation 
B)  Expert consensus 
C)  Simulation 
D)  Scenario building 
E)  Decision trees 
A)  Trend extrapolation 
B)  Expert consensus 
C)  Simulation 
D)  Scenario building 
E)  Decision trees A

Question 4

During the first five waves of innovation what organizational structure developed at each stage? Briefly describe each structure.

Accepted Answer

. Mechanization: Simple structure; CEO/o

Question 5

MRAM will be able to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Attach small sensors to individuals to constantly monitor their body 
B)  Allow hydrogen to be used to generate electricity in batteries 
C)  Allow data to be stored even when the power is lost 
D)  Make predictions on the future based on the opinions of experts 
E)  Build a simulation that allows the future to be predicted 
A)  Attach small sensors to individuals to constantly monitor their body 
B)  Allow hydrogen to be used to generate electricity in batteries 
C)  Allow data to be stored even when the power is lost 
D)  Make predictions on the future based on the opinions of experts 
E)  Build a simulation that allows the future to be predicted

Question 6

Describe the methods to view the future over the immediate term - five to 10 years.

Accepted Answer

.Extrapolation - future is a logical ext

Question 7

A structure where an engineer reports to the manager of a project to build a new jet fighter and to the director of engineering would be referred to as a ____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic business unit (SBU) 
B)  Network 
C)  Functional 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Simple 
A)  Strategic business unit (SBU) 
B)  Network 
C)  Functional 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Simple

Question 8

Which wave of innovation began in the early 1900's?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanization 
B)  Railroad 
C)  Electrification 
D)  Informational 
E)  Motorization 
A)  Mechanization 
B)  Railroad 
C)  Electrification 
D)  Informational 
E)  Motorization

Question 9

Vanston proposed different methods to identify the future over the next five to 10 years. Which of the following is not a method to identify the future over this intermediate term?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extrapolation 
B)  Pattern analysis 
C)  Simulation modeling 
D)  Counterpunching 
E)  Goal analysis 
A)  Extrapolation 
B)  Pattern analysis 
C)  Simulation modeling 
D)  Counterpunching 
E)  Goal analysis

Question 10

Schumpeter argued that ____ was the basic function of the entrepreneur in capitalistic societies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Marketing 
B)  Innovation 
C)  Managing 
D)  Making money 
E)  Franchising 
A)  Marketing 
B)  Innovation 
C)  Managing 
D)  Making money 
E)  Franchising

Question 11

When did Schumpeter believe most innovations tended to accumulate?

Accepted Answer

A)  End of downturn 
B)  Beginning of a downturn 
C)  End of an upturn 
D)  Beginning of an upturn 
E)  All periods are equal 
A)  End of downturn 
B)  Beginning of a downturn 
C)  End of an upturn 
D)  Beginning of an upturn 
E)  All periods are equal

Question 12

Which of these developments is not part of the motorization wave?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trucking grew as a link between small towns 
B)  The emergence of the SBU structure 
C)  Microprocessors and satellites allow almost instantaneous information transfers 
D)  No longer did they have to follow the railroad routes or waterways for mechanized travel 
E)  Aircraft manufacturing grew in importance 
A)  Trucking grew as a link between small towns 
B)  The emergence of the SBU structure 
C)  Microprocessors and satellites allow almost instantaneous information transfers 
D)  No longer did they have to follow the railroad routes or waterways for mechanized travel 
E)  Aircraft manufacturing grew in importance

Question 13

Describe four of the six long waves of innovation and the new industrial sectors that developed at that time.

Accepted Answer

.Mechanization: Iron tools, canal transp

Question 14

What economist initially developed the understanding that capitalistic economies experience long wave cycles of forty to sixty years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schumpeter 
B)  Kondratieff 
C)  Volland 
D)  Chandler 
E)  Simon 
A)  Schumpeter 
B)  Kondratieff 
C)  Volland 
D)  Chandler 
E)  Simon

The Railroad wave led to which type of organizational structure?

Describe the methods to forecast the short term future.

The examination of cycles based on historical data is ____.

During the first five waves of innovation what organizational structure developed at each stage? Briefly describe each structure.

MRAM will be able to ____.

Describe the methods to view the future over the immediate term - five to 10 years.

A structure where an engineer reports to the manager of a project to build a new jet fighter and to the director of engineering would be referred to as a ____ structure.

Which wave of innovation began in the early 1900's?

Vanston proposed different methods to identify the future over the next five to 10 years. Which of the following is not a method to identify the future over this intermediate term?

Schumpeter argued that ____ was the basic function of the entrepreneur in capitalistic societies.

When did Schumpeter believe most innovations tended to accumulate?

Which of these developments is not part of the motorization wave?

Describe four of the six long waves of innovation and the new industrial sectors that developed at that time.

What economist initially developed the understanding that capitalistic economies experience long wave cycles of forty to sixty years?

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

Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management

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

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Exam 14: Appendix 4: Waves of Innovation and Predicting the Future

The Railroad wave led to which type of organizational structure?

Describe the methods to forecast the short term future.

The examination of cycles based on historical data is ____.

During the first five waves of innovation what organizational structure developed at each stage? Briefly describe each structure.

MRAM will be able to ____.

Describe the methods to view the future over the immediate term - five to 10 years.

A structure where an engineer reports to the manager of a project to build a new jet fighter and to the director of engineering would be referred to as a ____ structure.

Which wave of innovation began in the early 1900's?

Vanston proposed different methods to identify the future over the next five to 10 years. Which of the following is not a method to identify the future over this intermediate term?

Schumpeter argued that ____ was the basic function of the entrepreneur in capitalistic societies.

When did Schumpeter believe most innovations tended to accumulate?

Which of these developments is not part of the motorization wave?

Describe four of the six long waves of innovation and the new industrial sectors that developed at that time.

What economist initially developed the understanding that capitalistic economies experience long wave cycles of forty to sixty years?

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

Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management

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

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