Question 1

A stage- gate development funnel typically has ___________ stages.

Accepted Answer

A) five 
B) four 
C) two 
D) three 
A) five 
B) four 
C) two 
D) three

Question 2

To retain innovative R&D scientists, an organization needs to:

Accepted Answer

A) establish a joint venture. 
B) adopt TQM. 
C) adopt a mechanistic structure. 
D) have strong property rights. 
A) establish a joint venture. 
B) adopt TQM. 
C) adopt a mechanistic structure. 
D) have strong property rights.

Question 3

Automobiles are currently at which stage in the product life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) Embryonic 
B) Decline 
C) Growth 
D) Maturity 
A) Embryonic 
B) Decline 
C) Growth 
D) Maturity

Question 4

A lightweight team leader would be appropriate for an organization seeking:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Strong property rights weaken obstacles to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A lightweight team leader is normally the head of a functional department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Senior management typically looks at proposals at what part of the stage- gate model?

Accepted Answer

A) Gate 2 
B) Gate 1 
C) Stage 1 
D) Stage 2 
A) Gate 2 
B) Gate 1 
C) Stage 1 
D) Stage 2

Question 8

The main innovation problem at The Gap was that front- line managers were given too much authority to innovate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The informal organization can be used to overcome obstacles presented by the formal structure in inhibiting innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

At gate one of the stage- gate development funnel, cross- functional managers create a product development plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A boundary spanner is one who:

Accepted Answer

A) constantly pushes the innovation envelope. 
B) has the traits to be an effective product champion. 
C) monitors projects from a distance. 
D) interacts with individuals outside the boundary of the organization. 
A) constantly pushes the innovation envelope. 
B) has the traits to be an effective product champion. 
C) monitors projects from a distance. 
D) interacts with individuals outside the boundary of the organization.

Question 12

When Don Frey directed his efforts to build the Mustang, he was a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A) product champion 
B) engineer 
C) innovator 
D) entrepreneur 
A) product champion 
B) engineer 
C) innovator 
D) entrepreneur

Question 13

The leaders of innovation and new product development in established organizations are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) entrepreneurs 
B) team leaders 
C) intrapreneurs 
D) project managers 
A) entrepreneurs 
B) team leaders 
C) intrapreneurs 
D) project managers

Question 14

Boundary spanners typically push the innovation envelope as far as they can, sometimes upsetting top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the factors that shapes organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A) People 
B) Property rights 
C) Structure 
D) All are factors that shape culture. 
A) People 
B) Property rights 
C) Structure 
D) All are factors that shape culture.

Question 16

It has been estimated that between 12 to 20% of R&D projects result in a product that gets to the market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The growth stage in the product life cycle begins right after the product is introduced to the market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If the typical consumer for a product purchases the product as a replacement, such as upgrading a computer or getting a new car, that product is considered to be in what stage of the life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) Maturity 
B) Growth 
C) Embryonic 
D) Decline 
A) Maturity 
B) Growth 
C) Embryonic 
D) Decline

Question 19

Which of the following would be the best project manager?

Accepted Answer

A) A heavyweight leader 
B) A lightweight leader 
C) A product champion 
D) A skunk works leader 
A) A heavyweight leader 
B) A lightweight leader 
C) A product champion 
D) A skunk works leader

Question 20

Amazon.com's addition of CD's and gifts represents__________ .

Accepted Answer

A) quantum innovation 
B) reengineering 
C) an incremental innovation 
D) revolutionary change 
A) quantum innovation 
B) reengineering 
C) an incremental innovation 
D) revolutionary change

A stage- gate development funnel typically has ___________ stages.

To retain innovative R&D scientists, an organization needs to:

Automobiles are currently at which stage in the product life cycle?

A lightweight team leader would be appropriate for an organization seeking:

Strong property rights weaken obstacles to change.

A lightweight team leader is normally the head of a functional department.

Senior management typically looks at proposals at what part of the stage- gate model?

The main innovation problem at The Gap was that front- line managers were given too much authority to innovate.

The informal organization can be used to overcome obstacles presented by the formal structure in inhibiting innovation.

At gate one of the stage- gate development funnel, cross- functional managers create a product development plan.

A boundary spanner is one who:

When Don Frey directed his efforts to build the Mustang, he was a(n)__________.

The leaders of innovation and new product development in established organizations are called __________.

Boundary spanners typically push the innovation envelope as far as they can, sometimes upsetting top management.

Which of the following is not one of the factors that shapes organizational culture?

It has been estimated that between 12 to 20% of R&D projects result in a product that gets to the market.

The growth stage in the product life cycle begins right after the product is introduced to the market.

If the typical consumer for a product purchases the product as a replacement, such as upgrading a computer or getting a new car, that product is considered to be in what stage of the life cycle?

Which of the following would be the best project manager?

Amazon.com's addition of CD's and gifts represents__________ .

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Organizational Stakeholders, Management, and Ethics

Managing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Coordination, Communication, and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competencies, and Technology

Types and Forms of Organizational Change

Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

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Exam 13: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity

A stage- gate development funnel typically has ___________ stages.

To retain innovative R&D scientists, an organization needs to:

Automobiles are currently at which stage in the product life cycle?

A lightweight team leader would be appropriate for an organization seeking:

Strong property rights weaken obstacles to change.

A lightweight team leader is normally the head of a functional department.

Senior management typically looks at proposals at what part of the stage- gate model?

The main innovation problem at The Gap was that front- line managers were given too much authority to innovate.

The informal organization can be used to overcome obstacles presented by the formal structure in inhibiting innovation.

At gate one of the stage- gate development funnel, cross- functional managers create a product development plan.

A boundary spanner is one who:

When Don Frey directed his efforts to build the Mustang, he was a(n)__________.

The leaders of innovation and new product development in established organizations are called __________.

Boundary spanners typically push the innovation envelope as far as they can, sometimes upsetting top management.

Which of the following is not one of the factors that shapes organizational culture?

It has been estimated that between 12 to 20% of R&D projects result in a product that gets to the market.

The growth stage in the product life cycle begins right after the product is introduced to the market.

If the typical consumer for a product purchases the product as a replacement, such as upgrading a computer or getting a new car, that product is considered to be in what stage of the life cycle?

Which of the following would be the best project manager?

Amazon.com's addition of CD's and gifts represents__________ .

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Organizational Stakeholders, Management, and Ethics

Managing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Coordination, Communication, and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competencies, and Technology

Types and Forms of Organizational Change

Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters