Question 1

The effect of technology is typically seen as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Flat 
B)  Negative 
C)  Cascading 
D)  Same 
E)  Limited 
A)  Flat 
B)  Negative 
C)  Cascading 
D)  Same 
E)  Limited C

Question 2

RFID:

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow firms to track goods from production through their being sold 
B)  Allows stores to have their own background music in the store 
C)  Allows the tracking of two of the most dangerous chemicals in an industrial setting 
D)  Provides communication between widely spread employees on an immediate basis 
E)  Tracks employees as they do their daily work if they work outside an office setting 
A)  Allow firms to track goods from production through their being sold 
B)  Allows stores to have their own background music in the store 
C)  Allows the tracking of two of the most dangerous chemicals in an industrial setting 
D)  Provides communication between widely spread employees on an immediate basis 
E)  Tracks employees as they do their daily work if they work outside an office setting A

Question 3

The management of technology involves a much broader scope of continuation and nurturing of existing technology than does innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

It can be expected that the theory and methods of managing technology and innovation learned from the text are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Applicable only in the United States 
B)  Applicable only in the United States and Canada 
C)  Applicable only in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom 
D)  Applicable only in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and parts of Europe 
E)  Applicable around the world 
A)  Applicable only in the United States 
B)  Applicable only in the United States and Canada 
C)  Applicable only in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom 
D)  Applicable only in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and parts of Europe 
E)  Applicable around the world

Question 5

Innovation can be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  The process whereby new and improved products, processes, materials, and services are developed and transferred to a new plant or market where they are appropriate 
B)  All the knowledge, products, processes, tools, methods, and systems employed in the creation of goods or providing services 
C)  A coordinated set of actions that fulfill the firm's objectives, purposes, and goals 
D)  The systematic gathering of information that leads to the generation of feasible alternatives for the firm 
E)  The elements of planning, implementation, and evaluation and control 
A)  The process whereby new and improved products, processes, materials, and services are developed and transferred to a new plant or market where they are appropriate 
B)  All the knowledge, products, processes, tools, methods, and systems employed in the creation of goods or providing services 
C)  A coordinated set of actions that fulfill the firm's objectives, purposes, and goals 
D)  The systematic gathering of information that leads to the generation of feasible alternatives for the firm 
E)  The elements of planning, implementation, and evaluation and control

Question 6

____ are the monitoring of technology to ensure that it meets the desired outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation and control 
B)  Planning and implementation 
C)  Evaluation and control 
D)  Evaluation and monitoring 
E)  Implementations and evaluations 
A)  Implementation and control 
B)  Planning and implementation 
C)  Evaluation and control 
D)  Evaluation and monitoring 
E)  Implementations and evaluations

Question 7

Firms that manage innovation well have which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide clear direction 
B)  They provide a supportive atmosphere 
C)  They separate funds for innovation 
D)  They have realistic expectations 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  They provide clear direction 
B)  They provide a supportive atmosphere 
C)  They separate funds for innovation 
D)  They have realistic expectations 
E)  All of these choices

Question 8

Innovation occurs when the firm is motivated with unrealistic expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Who developed the idea and product called the iBOT Mobility System?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dean Wheelwright 
B)  Dean Karoub 
C)  Dean Kamen 
D)  Kenneth Dean 
E)  Dean Witter 
A)  Dean Wheelwright 
B)  Dean Karoub 
C)  Dean Kamen 
D)  Kenneth Dean 
E)  Dean Witter

Question 10

Discuss ways in which top management can foster creativity and innovation in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

. Separate funds for innovation.
. Perio

Question 11

Evaluation and control of technology is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The checking to be sure the technology works 
B)  The ensuring the technology meets the specifications of the manual 
C)  Commonly ignored 
D)  The monitoring to ensure technology meets goals and desired outcomes 
E)  Typically outsourced to ensure proper operation 
A)  The checking to be sure the technology works 
B)  The ensuring the technology meets the specifications of the manual 
C)  Commonly ignored 
D)  The monitoring to ensure technology meets goals and desired outcomes 
E)  Typically outsourced to ensure proper operation

Question 12

The tools of management must change as technology changes, but the process of determining what those new tools should be is in its infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The management of innovation involves ____ of continuation and nurturing of existing technology than does innovation.

Accepted Answer

A)  A broader scope 
B)  A narrower scope 
C)  The same scope 
D)  The two are not related 
E)  A direct correction 
A)  A broader scope 
B)  A narrower scope 
C)  The same scope 
D)  The two are not related 
E)  A direct correction

Question 14

How does innovation relate to technology? How do the two differ?

Accepted Answer

. innovation is directly reliant on new

Question 15

The National Cash Register Company almost failed in 1960 because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  Focused on developing the digital calculator 
B)  Focused on expanding its lead in mechanical calculators 
C)  Moved into credit card technology 
D)  Moved its production to Brazil 
E)  Spent excessively on R&D 
A)  Focused on developing the digital calculator 
B)  Focused on expanding its lead in mechanical calculators 
C)  Moved into credit card technology 
D)  Moved its production to Brazil 
E)  Spent excessively on R&D

Question 16

What "significant leap" for society did Dean Kamen accomplish with technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  JIT distribution 
B)  A stand-up wheelchair 
C)  The cell phone 
D)  The silicon chip 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  JIT distribution 
B)  A stand-up wheelchair 
C)  The cell phone 
D)  The silicon chip 
E)  None of these choices

Question 17

Normative institutions are concerned with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Laws in a country 
B)  Norms of professions and industries 
C)  The progress of technology at a normal pace 
D)  The ability to obtain the insights of average consumers 
E)  The banking industry 
A)  Laws in a country 
B)  Norms of professions and industries 
C)  The progress of technology at a normal pace 
D)  The ability to obtain the insights of average consumers 
E)  The banking industry

Question 18

All of the following are elements of strategic management except:

Accepted Answer

A)  return on investment 
B)  implementation 
C)  planning 
D)  evaluation 
E)  control 
A)  return on investment 
B)  implementation 
C)  planning 
D)  evaluation 
E)  control

Question 19

The commitment of top management to innovation requires the recognition of the following realities except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Management of technology encompasses the management of innovation 
B)  It requires the fostering of an environment where innovative thought and work are encouraged 
C)  It involves the protection of the firm's current strategic position in order to maximize prior investment in technology 
D)  It involves leading a firm from existing processes and products to something that is better and more valuable 
E)  It is proactive and encourages creativity and risk taking 
A)  Management of technology encompasses the management of innovation 
B)  It requires the fostering of an environment where innovative thought and work are encouraged 
C)  It involves the protection of the firm's current strategic position in order to maximize prior investment in technology 
D)  It involves leading a firm from existing processes and products to something that is better and more valuable 
E)  It is proactive and encourages creativity and risk taking

Question 20

Technology's impact:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is ongoing 
B)  Occurs in small very distinct steps 
C)  Occurs in large shifts over time 
D)  Is not significant 
E)  Is limited unless combined with money 
A)  Is ongoing 
B)  Occurs in small very distinct steps 
C)  Occurs in large shifts over time 
D)  Is not significant 
E)  Is limited unless combined with money

The effect of technology is typically seen as ____.

RFID:

The management of technology involves a much broader scope of continuation and nurturing of existing technology than does innovation.

It can be expected that the theory and methods of managing technology and innovation learned from the text are:

Innovation can be defined as:

____ are the monitoring of technology to ensure that it meets the desired outcomes.

Firms that manage innovation well have which of the following characteristics?

Innovation occurs when the firm is motivated with unrealistic expectations.

Who developed the idea and product called the iBOT Mobility System?

Discuss ways in which top management can foster creativity and innovation in the workplace.

Evaluation and control of technology is:

The tools of management must change as technology changes, but the process of determining what those new tools should be is in its infancy.

The management of innovation involves ____ of continuation and nurturing of existing technology than does innovation.

How does innovation relate to technology? How do the two differ?

The National Cash Register Company almost failed in 1960 because it:

What "significant leap" for society did Dean Kamen accomplish with technology?

Normative institutions are concerned with:

All of the following are elements of strategic management except:

The commitment of top management to innovation requires the recognition of the following realities except:

Technology's impact:

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

Appendix 4: Waves of Innovation and Predicting the Future

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Exam 1: Management of Technology and Innovation: an Overview

The effect of technology is typically seen as ____.

RFID:

The management of technology involves a much broader scope of continuation and nurturing of existing technology than does innovation.

It can be expected that the theory and methods of managing technology and innovation learned from the text are:

Innovation can be defined as:

____ are the monitoring of technology to ensure that it meets the desired outcomes.

Firms that manage innovation well have which of the following characteristics?

Innovation occurs when the firm is motivated with unrealistic expectations.

Who developed the idea and product called the iBOT Mobility System?

Discuss ways in which top management can foster creativity and innovation in the workplace.

Evaluation and control of technology is:

The tools of management must change as technology changes, but the process of determining what those new tools should be is in its infancy.

The management of innovation involves ____ of continuation and nurturing of existing technology than does innovation.

How does innovation relate to technology? How do the two differ?

The National Cash Register Company almost failed in 1960 because it:

What "significant leap" for society did Dean Kamen accomplish with technology?

Normative institutions are concerned with:

All of the following are elements of strategic management except:

The commitment of top management to innovation requires the recognition of the following realities except:

Technology's impact:

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

Appendix 4: Waves of Innovation and Predicting the Future

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