Question 1

To promote proactive approaches to the management of technology and innovation managers should do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Designate clear technology leaders 
B)  Assess objectively where your firm is on the technology curve 
C)  Set realistic priorities 
D)  Focus your search and assessment processes only on the largest units in the firm 
E)  Understand what the tasks are and how they are connected 
A)  Designate clear technology leaders 
B)  Assess objectively where your firm is on the technology curve 
C)  Set realistic priorities 
D)  Focus your search and assessment processes only on the largest units in the firm 
E)  Understand what the tasks are and how they are connected

Question 2

Linking of different disciplines to plan, develop, implement, monitor, and control technological capabilities to shape and accomplish the strategic objectives of an organization...is the definition of technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A major source of innovation in the appliance industry is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada 
B)  Finland 
C)  United States 
D)  Russia 
E)  Japan 
A)  Canada 
B)  Finland 
C)  United States 
D)  Russia 
E)  Japan

Question 4

All of the following are characteristics that enhance the initiative that spark innovation except:

Accepted Answer

A)  asking questions to identify problems and opportunities 
B)  learning new skills 
C)  taking risks 
D)  being proactive 
E)  managing innovation 
A)  asking questions to identify problems and opportunities 
B)  learning new skills 
C)  taking risks 
D)  being proactive 
E)  managing innovation

Question 5

Which one of these is an example of process innovation?

Accepted Answer

A)  E-mail security 
B)  Just-in-time inventory (JIT) 
C)  Firewalls 
D)  Virus protection software 
E)  Both "Just-in-time inventory (JIT)" and "Firewalls" 
A)  E-mail security 
B)  Just-in-time inventory (JIT) 
C)  Firewalls 
D)  Virus protection software 
E)  Both "Just-in-time inventory (JIT)" and "Firewalls"

Question 6

Why should individuals and organizations be concerned about the management of technology?

Accepted Answer

5 Reasons:
. Rapid pace of technological

Question 7

Technology can be broadly defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  A 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 in 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)  A 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 in 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 8

Technology is defined to include ____ employed in producing a good or service.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge 
B)  products 
C)  processes 
D)  methods 
E)  all of these choices 
A)  knowledge 
B)  products 
C)  processes 
D)  methods 
E)  all of these choices

Question 9

The annual level of spending on new technology by business in the 1990s increased by:

Accepted Answer

A)  10% per year. 
B)  it decreased by 10% per year. 
C)  4% per year. 
D)  20% per year. 
E)  5% per year. 
A)  10% per year. 
B)  it decreased by 10% per year. 
C)  4% per year. 
D)  20% per year. 
E)  5% per year.

To promote proactive approaches to the management of technology and innovation managers should do all of the following except:

Linking of different disciplines to plan, develop, implement, monitor, and control technological capabilities to shape and accomplish the strategic objectives of an organization...is the definition of technology.

A major source of innovation in the appliance industry is:

All of the following are characteristics that enhance the initiative that spark innovation except:

Which one of these is an example of process innovation?

Why should individuals and organizations be concerned about the management of technology?

Technology can be broadly defined as:

Technology is defined to include ____ employed in producing a good or service.

The annual level of spending on new technology by business in the 1990s increased by:

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

To promote proactive approaches to the management of technology and innovation managers should do all of the following except:

Linking of different disciplines to plan, develop, implement, monitor, and control technological capabilities to shape and accomplish the strategic objectives of an organization...is the definition of technology.

A major source of innovation in the appliance industry is:

All of the following are characteristics that enhance the initiative that spark innovation except:

Which one of these is an example of process innovation?

Why should individuals and organizations be concerned about the management of technology?

Technology can be broadly defined as:

Technology is defined to include ____ employed in producing a good or service.

The annual level of spending on new technology by business in the 1990s increased by:

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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