Question 1

It was found in the state of Washington that labor income in technology based industries was ____ percent more than the state's average.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  14 
C)  27 
D)  63 
E)  87 
A)  5 
B)  14 
C)  27 
D)  63 
E)  87

Question 2

Without the tools of management, the benefits of technology and innovation cannot be fully realized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Innovation is only the invention of a new product or process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The task force on Management of Technology listed 5 specific reasons why individuals and organizations should be concerned about the management of technology. Which of these is NOT one of the five reasons provided?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rapid pace of technological change demands a cross discipline approach 
B)  The rapid pace of technology development and the increasing sophistication of consumers have shortened product life cycle 
C)  The need for increasing production times 
D)  Increasing international competition 
E)  As technology changes, the tools of management must change 
A)  The rapid pace of technological change demands a cross discipline approach 
B)  The rapid pace of technology development and the increasing sophistication of consumers have shortened product life cycle 
C)  The need for increasing production times 
D)  Increasing international competition 
E)  As technology changes, the tools of management must change

Question 5

The management of innovation requires firms to encourage risk-taking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Delbecq's and Mills' characteristics of a firm that manages innovation well does NOT include which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sets of realistic expectations 
B)  Separate funds for innovation 
C)  Clear direction on studies to be done and follow-ups that are expected 
D)  Periodic review of informal proposals by a group outside of line management 
E)  Internal focus so boundary spanning does not distract from firm's focus 
A)  Sets of realistic expectations 
B)  Separate funds for innovation 
C)  Clear direction on studies to be done and follow-ups that are expected 
D)  Periodic review of informal proposals by a group outside of line management 
E)  Internal focus so boundary spanning does not distract from firm's focus

Question 7

What are some of the pros and cons of the introduction of cellular phones into the business environment, and how have managers minimized the cons?

Accepted Answer

Pros:
. Workers now have immediate acces

Question 8

The four individual characteristics that enhance innovation include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking questions 
B)  Learning new skills 
C)  Technological training 
D)  Taking risks and being proactive 
E)  Aligning personal beliefs with organization goals 
A)  Asking questions 
B)  Learning new skills 
C)  Technological training 
D)  Taking risks and being proactive 
E)  Aligning personal beliefs with organization goals

Question 9

Managing innovation is a cross-discipline activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When fostering the correct environment for innovation one thing a manager should do is separate funds for innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

There are several definitions of technology in the text; all the definitions have some common elements. Each definition implies:

Accepted Answer

A)  A systematic approach to the desired outcome 
B)  Change is an outcome 
C)  Change occurs rapidly 
D)  Changes in technology occur at random 
E)  Both "A systematic approach to the desired outcome" and "Change is an outcome" 
A)  A systematic approach to the desired outcome 
B)  Change is an outcome 
C)  Change occurs rapidly 
D)  Changes in technology occur at random 
E)  Both "A systematic approach to the desired outcome" and "Change is an outcome"

Question 12

Alan Greenspan believes history will show that later half of the 1990s was:

Accepted Answer

A)  A time of greed 
B)  A time in which hedge funds should have been regulated 
C)  A time when technology failed United States business 
D)  A pivotal time when technology developed previously were finally allowed to be utilized effectively 
E)  A pivotal time when international currency exchange was solidified 
A)  A time of greed 
B)  A time in which hedge funds should have been regulated 
C)  A time when technology failed United States business 
D)  A pivotal time when technology developed previously were finally allowed to be utilized effectively 
E)  A pivotal time when international currency exchange was solidified

Question 13

How can a firm enhance initiative that sparks innovation?

Accepted Answer

. Ask questions to identify pr

Question 14

Management of technology includes the evaluation/control phase for examining innovations after they become an ongoing part of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Technology pushes society when:

Accepted Answer

A)  Innovations make unwanted changes in society that are unfortunate such as pollution 
B)  Innovations push the government to make new regulations in order to control the activity 
C)  New technology strains the social fabric of the society to the breaking point 
D)  The technology was not demanded by society but once available it is quickly adopted by society 
E)  The technology is demanded by society and it leads to changes in the society 
A)  Innovations make unwanted changes in society that are unfortunate such as pollution 
B)  Innovations push the government to make new regulations in order to control the activity 
C)  New technology strains the social fabric of the society to the breaking point 
D)  The technology was not demanded by society but once available it is quickly adopted by society 
E)  The technology is demanded by society and it leads to changes in the society

Question 16

The management of technology is defined as the linking of different disciplines to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan, develop, implement, monitor and control technological capabilities 
B)  Make sure that the technology works 
C)  Find the most efficient technology 
D)  Find the most economical technology 
E)  Control the use of technology 
A)  Plan, develop, implement, monitor and control technological capabilities 
B)  Make sure that the technology works 
C)  Find the most efficient technology 
D)  Find the most economical technology 
E)  Control the use of technology

Question 17

The goal of management of technology and innovation in an organization should always be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Create new technology that is groundbreaking 
B)  Expand the number of employees in R&D 
C)  Create value for the firm 
D)  Be efficient 
E)  Maximize this quarter's profits 
A)  Create new technology that is groundbreaking 
B)  Expand the number of employees in R&D 
C)  Create value for the firm 
D)  Be efficient 
E)  Maximize this quarter's profits

Question 18

Technology's impact is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is only in particular business units 
B)  Is significant only for certain people in the organization 
C)  Occurs only outside the business organization since it is so pervasive 
D)  Is organization wide 
E)  Effects societies, not businesses 
A)  Is only in particular business units 
B)  Is significant only for certain people in the organization 
C)  Occurs only outside the business organization since it is so pervasive 
D)  Is organization wide 
E)  Effects societies, not businesses

Question 19

In the early part of this century there was a decline in technology spending due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  tighter control over spending 
B)  less technology being employed 
C)  positive growth on spending 
D)  hiring more employees 
E)  the use of cell phones in the workplace 
A)  tighter control over spending 
B)  less technology being employed 
C)  positive growth on spending 
D)  hiring more employees 
E)  the use of cell phones in the workplace

Question 20

It was found in the state of Washington that technology based industries that each job in turn supports an average of ____ jobs while the state average is ____ jobs per employee in all other industries.

Accepted Answer

A)  3.55; 1.01 
B)  3.55; 5.05 
C)  3.55; 2.86 
D)  0.25; 2.86 
E)  1.39; 2.86 
A)  3.55; 1.01 
B)  3.55; 5.05 
C)  3.55; 2.86 
D)  0.25; 2.86 
E)  1.39; 2.86

It was found in the state of Washington that labor income in technology based industries was ____ percent more than the state's average.

Without the tools of management, the benefits of technology and innovation cannot be fully realized.

Innovation is only the invention of a new product or process.

The task force on Management of Technology listed 5 specific reasons why individuals and organizations should be concerned about the management of technology. Which of these is NOT one of the five reasons provided?

The management of innovation requires firms to encourage risk-taking.

Delbecq's and Mills' characteristics of a firm that manages innovation well does NOT include which of the following:

What are some of the pros and cons of the introduction of cellular phones into the business environment, and how have managers minimized the cons?

The four individual characteristics that enhance innovation include all of the following except:

Managing innovation is a cross-discipline activity.

When fostering the correct environment for innovation one thing a manager should do is separate funds for innovation.

There are several definitions of technology in the text; all the definitions have some common elements. Each definition implies:

Alan Greenspan believes history will show that later half of the 1990s was:

How can a firm enhance initiative that sparks innovation?

Management of technology includes the evaluation/control phase for examining innovations after they become an ongoing part of the organization.

Technology pushes society when:

The management of technology is defined as the linking of different disciplines to:

The goal of management of technology and innovation in an organization should always be to:

Technology's impact is:

In the early part of this century there was a decline in technology spending due to:

It was found in the state of Washington that technology based industries that each job in turn supports an average of jobs while the state average is jobs per employee in all other industries.

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

It was found in the state of Washington that labor income in technology based industries was ____ percent more than the state's average.

Without the tools of management, the benefits of technology and innovation cannot be fully realized.

Innovation is only the invention of a new product or process.

The task force on Management of Technology listed 5 specific reasons why individuals and organizations should be concerned about the management of technology. Which of these is NOT one of the five reasons provided?

The management of innovation requires firms to encourage risk-taking.

Delbecq's and Mills' characteristics of a firm that manages innovation well does NOT include which of the following:

What are some of the pros and cons of the introduction of cellular phones into the business environment, and how have managers minimized the cons?

The four individual characteristics that enhance innovation include all of the following except:

Managing innovation is a cross-discipline activity.

When fostering the correct environment for innovation one thing a manager should do is separate funds for innovation.

There are several definitions of technology in the text; all the definitions have some common elements. Each definition implies:

Alan Greenspan believes history will show that later half of the 1990s was:

How can a firm enhance initiative that sparks innovation?

Management of technology includes the evaluation/control phase for examining innovations after they become an ongoing part of the organization.

Technology pushes society when:

The management of technology is defined as the linking of different disciplines to:

The goal of management of technology and innovation in an organization should always be to:

Technology's impact is:

In the early part of this century there was a decline in technology spending due to:

It was found in the state of Washington that technology based industries that each job in turn supports an average of ____ jobs while the state average is ____ jobs per employee in all other industries.

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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It was found in the state of Washington that technology based industries that each job in turn supports an average of jobs while the state average is jobs per employee in all other industries.