Question 1

A product champion:

Accepted Answer

A)  resolves conflict among team members. 
B)  is appointed by top management. 
C)  is responsible for establishing a "skunk works." 
D)  is responsible for performing the marketing activities associated with a product created by a "skunk works." 
A)  resolves conflict among team members. 
B)  is appointed by top management. 
C)  is responsible for establishing a "skunk works." 
D)  is responsible for performing the marketing activities associated with a product created by a "skunk works." A

Question 2

TQM is an example of an incremental innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What is a "skunk works?" How can it be used to foster innovation?

Accepted Answer

A skunk works is a temporary team that is created to expedite innovation by coordinating different functional groups. The independent nature of the skunk works helps foster innovation because they are usually at a separate facility, and have the time and resources to tackle the project with face-to-face interactions. The text calls this an "island of innovation," and this allows the unit to function as a small organization.

Question 4

It is difficult for individuals to remain entrepreneurial throughout their careers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Strong property rights weaken obstacles to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How long is the product life cycle estimated to be in the auto industry today?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 years 
B)  2 years 
C)  5 years 
D)  10+ years 
A)  7 years 
B)  2 years 
C)  5 years 
D)  10+ years

Question 7

Which of the following is considered to be a task force?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexible teams 
B)  Quality control circle 
C)  "Skunk works" 
D)  New venture 
A)  Flexible teams 
B)  Quality control circle 
C)  "Skunk works" 
D)  New venture

Question 8

Most companies focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  technological discontinuities. 
B)  quantum technological change. 
C)  revolutionary change. 
D)  incremental technological change. 
A)  technological discontinuities. 
B)  quantum technological change. 
C)  revolutionary change. 
D)  incremental technological change.

Question 9

Organic structures promote innovation and creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For innovative processes to be successful, R&D activities must be integrated with other functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following products or industries has the shortest product life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computers 
B)  Electric power 
C)  VCRs 
D)  Automobiles 
A)  Computers 
B)  Electric power 
C)  VCRs 
D)  Automobiles

Question 12

One downside to linking employees through information technology is that bad advice may increase along with good advice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The stage-gate funnel is designed to foster innovation because left to their own devices, managers tend not to take on as many projects as they can handle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following products or industries has the longest product life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  VCRs 
B)  Electric power 
C)  Computers 
D)  Automobiles 
A)  VCRs 
B)  Electric power 
C)  Computers 
D)  Automobiles

Question 15

Creativity can be defined as simply going beyond the current boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Don Frey, the champion of Ford's Mustang, encountered little opposition to his idea to build the Mustang.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why did The Gap have trouble managing the innovation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  They didn't recognize where the products were positioned in the life cycle. 
B)  They were not able to innovate effectively enough in production to produce a cost effective product. 
C)  Frontline managers were not given enough authority to determine product lines. 
D)  Frontline managers were given too much authority to determine product lines. 
A)  They didn't recognize where the products were positioned in the life cycle. 
B)  They were not able to innovate effectively enough in production to produce a cost effective product. 
C)  Frontline managers were not given enough authority to determine product lines. 
D)  Frontline managers were given too much authority to determine product lines.

Question 18

Product life cycles are becoming shorter as managers focus their resources on innovation to increase customer responsiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An organization has innovative products and ideas, but consistently fails to meet cost projections. In addition, they are almost always a couple of months late in getting the product to market. What would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

This company could benefit by implementi

Question 20

An upstart biotechnology firm fears losing its talented scientists. What can it do to avoid this problem?

Accepted Answer

The company should give scientists stron

A product champion:

TQM is an example of an incremental innovation.

What is a "skunk works?" How can it be used to foster innovation?

It is difficult for individuals to remain entrepreneurial throughout their careers.

Strong property rights weaken obstacles to change.

How long is the product life cycle estimated to be in the auto industry today?

Which of the following is considered to be a task force?

Most companies focus on:

Organic structures promote innovation and creativity.

For innovative processes to be successful, R&D activities must be integrated with other functions.

Which of the following products or industries has the shortest product life cycle?

One downside to linking employees through information technology is that bad advice may increase along with good advice.

The stage-gate funnel is designed to foster innovation because left to their own devices, managers tend not to take on as many projects as they can handle.

Which of the following products or industries has the longest product life cycle?

Creativity can be defined as simply going beyond the current boundaries.

Don Frey, the champion of Ford's Mustang, encountered little opposition to his idea to build the Mustang.

Why did The Gap have trouble managing the innovation process?

Product life cycles are becoming shorter as managers focus their resources on innovation to increase customer responsiveness.

An organization has innovative products and ideas, but consistently fails to meet cost projections. In addition, they are almost always a couple of months late in getting the product to market. What would you recommend?

An upstart biotechnology firm fears losing its talented scientists. What can it do to avoid this problem?

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Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics

Managing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture Environment

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

Managing Innovation and Change

Organizational Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

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Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

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Exam 13: Managing Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity

A product champion:

TQM is an example of an incremental innovation.

What is a "skunk works?" How can it be used to foster innovation?

It is difficult for individuals to remain entrepreneurial throughout their careers.

Strong property rights weaken obstacles to change.

How long is the product life cycle estimated to be in the auto industry today?

Which of the following is considered to be a task force?

Most companies focus on:

Organic structures promote innovation and creativity.

For innovative processes to be successful, R&D activities must be integrated with other functions.

Which of the following products or industries has the shortest product life cycle?

One downside to linking employees through information technology is that bad advice may increase along with good advice.

The stage-gate funnel is designed to foster innovation because left to their own devices, managers tend not to take on as many projects as they can handle.

Which of the following products or industries has the longest product life cycle?

Creativity can be defined as simply going beyond the current boundaries.

Don Frey, the champion of Ford's Mustang, encountered little opposition to his idea to build the Mustang.

Why did The Gap have trouble managing the innovation process?

Product life cycles are becoming shorter as managers focus their resources on innovation to increase customer responsiveness.

An organization has innovative products and ideas, but consistently fails to meet cost projections. In addition, they are almost always a couple of months late in getting the product to market. What would you recommend?

An upstart biotechnology firm fears losing its talented scientists. What can it do to avoid this problem?

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics

Managing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture Environment

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

Managing Innovation and Change

Organizational Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

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