Question 1

Cross-functional teams are an essential element in the new product development effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Question 3

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 4

A heavyweight 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

According to Anderson and Tushman, design competition is most prevalent in the era of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  product champions 
B)  dominant designs 
C)  incremental change 
D)  ferment 
A)  product champions 
B)  dominant designs 
C)  incremental change 
D)  ferment

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A PERT/CAM network would most likely be used during ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  quantum change 
B)  project management 
C)  stage 1 of the stage gate model 
D)  incremental change 
A)  quantum change 
B)  project management 
C)  stage 1 of the stage gate model 
D)  incremental change

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How long is a patent valid?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 Years 
B)  5 Years 
C)  20 years 
D)  50 years. 
A)  10 Years 
B)  5 Years 
C)  20 years 
D)  50 years.

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

To maintain a capacity for innovation, an organization should:

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease property rights. 
B)  recruit like-minded scientists. 
C)  maintain diversity in scientists. 
D)  centralize authority. 
A)  decrease property rights. 
B)  recruit like-minded scientists. 
C)  maintain diversity in scientists. 
D)  centralize authority.

Question 12

Without strong property rights, very few organizations would be willing to invest in innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to Anderson and Tushman, a technological discontinuity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an obsolete product. 
B)  an incremental innovation. 
C)  an unprofitable new product. 
D)  a type of quantum innovation that is the basis of a company. 
A)  an obsolete product. 
B)  an incremental innovation. 
C)  an unprofitable new product. 
D)  a type of quantum innovation that is the basis of a company.

Question 14

As organizations age, they tend to become less flexible and less innovative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A stage-gate development funnel typically has ________ gates.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  2 years 
B)  3 months 
C)  12 months 
D)  5 years 
A)  2 years 
B)  3 months 
C)  12 months 
D)  5 years

Question 17

Which of the following structures is most appropriate for a new product development effort?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Market 
C)  Multidivisional matrix 
D)  Product team 
A)  Functional 
B)  Market 
C)  Multidivisional matrix 
D)  Product team

Question 18

What is a knowledge creating organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  A research firm finding a cure for a disease. 
B)  One in which intrapreneurs share ideas. 
C)  One that provides a knowledge service, such as a web search engine. 
D)  One in which innovation is occurring at all levels of the organization. 
A)  A research firm finding a cure for a disease. 
B)  One in which intrapreneurs share ideas. 
C)  One that provides a knowledge service, such as a web search engine. 
D)  One in which innovation is occurring at all levels of the organization.

Question 19

Core team members in a new product development effort:

Accepted Answer

A)  are usually engineers. 
B)  are top managers. 
C)  refers to a group of 10 people who are assigned primary responsibility for product development. 
D)  typical work on only one development project at a time. 
A)  are usually engineers. 
B)  are top managers. 
C)  refers to a group of 10 people who are assigned primary responsibility for product development. 
D)  typical work on only one development project at a time.

Question 20

Increasing the size of the organization tends to slow innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Cross-functional teams are an essential element in the new product development effort.

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?

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

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

According to Anderson and Tushman, design competition is most prevalent in the era of ________.

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

A PERT/CAM network would most likely be used during ________.

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

How long is a patent valid?

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

To maintain a capacity for innovation, an organization should:

Without strong property rights, very few organizations would be willing to invest in innovation.

According to Anderson and Tushman, a technological discontinuity is:

As organizations age, they tend to become less flexible and less innovative.

A stage-gate development funnel typically has ________ gates.

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

Which of the following structures is most appropriate for a new product development effort?

What is a knowledge creating organization?

Core team members in a new product development effort:

Increasing the size of the organization tends to slow innovation.

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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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Exam 13: Managing Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity

Cross-functional teams are an essential element in the new product development effort.

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?

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

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

According to Anderson and Tushman, design competition is most prevalent in the era of ________.

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

A PERT/CAM network would most likely be used during ________.

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

How long is a patent valid?

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

To maintain a capacity for innovation, an organization should:

Without strong property rights, very few organizations would be willing to invest in innovation.

According to Anderson and Tushman, a technological discontinuity is:

As organizations age, they tend to become less flexible and less innovative.

A stage-gate development funnel typically has ________ gates.

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

Which of the following structures is most appropriate for a new product development effort?

What is a knowledge creating organization?

Core team members in a new product development effort:

Increasing the size of the organization tends to slow innovation.

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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