Question 1

The shorter the product life cycle, the more important innovation is to an industry or organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

An organization hires a large amount of intrapreneurs, but they seem to get frustrated because they cannot get approval for their projects. These intrapreneurs often leave the organization and achieve success on their own. What can this organization do to both determine whether a product will be successful, and keep the intrapreneurs?

Accepted Answer

This organization needs a more structure

Question 4

Which of the following companies will most likely be innovative?

Accepted Answer

A)  A biotechnology company that hires all of its scientists from one university 
B)  A chicken processing plant that has 11 hierarchical levels 
C)  A refrigerator manufacturer that has an older workforce 
D)  A computer software company that gives its employees stock options 
A)  A biotechnology company that hires all of its scientists from one university 
B)  A chicken processing plant that has 11 hierarchical levels 
C)  A refrigerator manufacturer that has an older workforce 
D)  A computer software company that gives its employees stock options

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An "intrapreneur" is simply an entrepreneur working inside of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The principles around "project management" are designed more for manufacturing operations, and can actually hinder the creative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A "skunk works" is a temporary team that is created to expedite new product design and to promote innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Amazon.com's addition of CD's and gifts represents ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What is the first step in the project management process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing a clear plan to take the product from its concept phase to market 
B)  Charting all activities on a PERT chart 
C)  Aligning product champions 
D)  Developing a critical path model 
A)  Developing a clear plan to take the product from its concept phase to market 
B)  Charting all activities on a PERT chart 
C)  Aligning product champions 
D)  Developing a critical path model

Question 14

The Gap used innovation to develop a more cost effective production process for its clothing line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Anderson and Tushman, the era of ferment:

Accepted Answer

A)  is best management using a lightweight team leader. 
B)  spars elaboration on the dominant design. 
C)  begins with a technological discontinuity. 
D)  begins with an incremental innovation. 
A)  is best management using a lightweight team leader. 
B)  spars elaboration on the dominant design. 
C)  begins with a technological discontinuity. 
D)  begins with an incremental innovation.

Question 16

A stage-gate development funnel typically has ________ stages.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

A "skunk works" team is formed when all other forms of innovation and creativity have failed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The technical feasibility of new product ideas is evaluated at ________ in the stage-gate development funnel.

Accepted Answer

A)  gate 2 
B)  stage 2 
C)  gate 3 
D)  gate 1 
A)  gate 2 
B)  stage 2 
C)  gate 3 
D)  gate 1

Question 19

Property rights are important to the innovation process because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Without property rights, innovation would actually be too strong, hampering manufacturing. 
B)  Organizations would have little incentive to innovate. 
C)  Managers would behave unethically if property rights were too strong 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  Without property rights, innovation would actually be too strong, hampering manufacturing. 
B)  Organizations would have little incentive to innovate. 
C)  Managers would behave unethically if property rights were too strong 
D)  Both A and C

Question 20

Your text discusses how the VCR industry slipped into the decline stage because of a failure to provide cost effective products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The shorter the product life cycle, the more important innovation is to an industry or organization.

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

Which of the following companies will most likely be innovative?

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

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

An "intrapreneur" is simply an entrepreneur working inside of an organization.

The principles around "project management" are designed more for manufacturing operations, and can actually hinder the creative process.

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

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

A "skunk works" is a temporary team that is created to expedite new product design and to promote innovation.

Amazon.com's addition of CD's and gifts represents ________.

What is the first step in the project management process?

The Gap used innovation to develop a more cost effective production process for its clothing line.

According to Anderson and Tushman, the era of ferment:

A stage-gate development funnel typically has ________ stages.

A "skunk works" team is formed when all other forms of innovation and creativity have failed.

The technical feasibility of new product ideas is evaluated at ________ in the stage-gate development funnel.

Property rights are important to the innovation process because:

Your text discusses how the VCR industry slipped into the decline stage because of a failure to provide cost effective products.

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Managing in a Changing Global Environment

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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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Exam 13: Managing Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity

The shorter the product life cycle, the more important innovation is to an industry or organization.

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

Which of the following companies will most likely be innovative?

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

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

An "intrapreneur" is simply an entrepreneur working inside of an organization.

The principles around "project management" are designed more for manufacturing operations, and can actually hinder the creative process.

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

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

A "skunk works" is a temporary team that is created to expedite new product design and to promote innovation.

Amazon.com's addition of CD's and gifts represents ________.

What is the first step in the project management process?

The Gap used innovation to develop a more cost effective production process for its clothing line.

According to Anderson and Tushman, the era of ferment:

A stage-gate development funnel typically has ________ stages.

A "skunk works" team is formed when all other forms of innovation and creativity have failed.

The technical feasibility of new product ideas is evaluated at ________ in the stage-gate development funnel.

Property rights are important to the innovation process because:

Your text discusses how the VCR industry slipped into the decline stage because of a failure to provide cost effective products.

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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