Question 1

A product champion is a person who

Accepted Answer

A product champion is someone who actively promotes and advocates for a new technology or product within an organization, ensuring it gains the necessary support and resources to succeed.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered an enemy of technological innovation?

Accepted Answer

Bureaucracy is a rigid and inflexible system that values rules and regulations over innovation and creativity. This can stifle new ideas and hinder technological innovation. The other choices (flexibility, cohesiveness, diversified workforce, and intrapreneurship) are all factors that can actually promote innovation.

Question 3

Business Breakthroughs Inc. has come up with a new technology to make organizational processes easier, and the company promotes it to other organizations. Sharp Perspectives Corp. is a fast-growing organization that is willing to try Business Breakthroughs' new technology. Prince Mechanical Systems Corp. has been going through a difficult period and therefore adopts the technology out of economic necessity to improve its operations. Prep Teams Inc. feels that the new technology has nothing to offer and therefore chooses not to adopt it. Business Breakthroughs is concerned about Backdoor Creations Corp.'s opinion on the new technology because Backdoor Creations is a leading organization to which others look for ideas and technological information.Prince Mechanical Systems Corp. is an example of

Accepted Answer

Prince Mechanical Systems Corp. is adopting the technology out of economic necessity, which aligns with the characteristics of the late majority, who adopt innovations due to pressure or necessity rather than a proactive interest.

Question 4

Johann told his mentor, "My top programmer, Johnny Nguyen, has developed an app that's going to make his career around here. But it's going to take some serious money to promote it and sell it to one of the big players. I'm convinced that Johnny has the skills needed to polish the software but probably not the managerial skills needed to advance the idea and secure funding." In the development of new technology, Johnny role is as

Accepted Answer

Johnny's role is described as the top programmer who has developed an app, indicating his involvement in the creation and technical development of the product, which aligns with the role of a technical innovator.

Question 5

Business Breakthroughs Inc. has come up with a new technology to make organizational processes easier, and the company promotes it to other organizations. Sharp Perspectives Corp. is a fast-growing organization that is willing to try Business Breakthroughs' new technology. Prince Mechanical Systems Corp. has been going through a difficult period and therefore adopts the technology out of economic necessity to improve its operations. Prep Teams Inc. feels that the new technology has nothing to offer and therefore chooses not to adopt it. Business Breakthroughs is concerned about Backdoor Creations Corp.'s opinion on the new technology because Backdoor Creations is a leading organization to which others look for ideas and technological information.Which group of adopters of a new technology is exemplified by Sharp Perspectives Corp.?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Business Breakthroughs Inc. has come up with...

Question 6

Business Breakthroughs Inc. has come up with a new technology to make organizational processes easier, and the company promotes it to other organizations. Sharp Perspectives Corp. is a fast-growing organization that is willing to try Business Breakthroughs' new technology. Prince Mechanical Systems Corp. has been going through a difficult period and therefore adopts the technology out of economic necessity to improve its operations. Prep Teams Inc. feels that the new technology has nothing to offer and therefore chooses not to adopt it. Business Breakthroughs is concerned about Backdoor Creations Corp.'s opinion on the new technology because Backdoor Creations is a leading organization to which others look for ideas and technological information.Which group of adopters of a new technology is exemplified by Prep Teams?

Accepted Answer

Prep Teams Inc. represents the group of adopters known as laggards who are slow or resistant to adopting new technologies or ideas.

Question 7

An approach to job design that attempts to redesign tasks to optimize operation of a new technology while preserving employees' interpersonal relationships and other human aspects of the work is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

The sociotechnical system approach considers both the technological and social aspects of a workplace and attempts to redesign job tasks to optimize the operation of new technology while also preserving employees' interpersonal relationships and other human aspects of the work. This approach seeks to create a balance between the technical and social aspects of work to improve overall performance and job satisfaction.

Question 8

Mike worked at the Stanford Molding Company as a technician, and he developed an instrument to help test the quality of plastic products. The section supervisor, Keith, thought that Mike's instrument was so clever that the company should make it widely available for all technicians in the company. Keith convinced a number of other managers to have their employees try Mike's innovation. Keith's role in developing the new device is that of a(n)

Accepted Answer

Keith's role in promoting and advocating for Mike's innovation to be adopted company-wide makes him a product champion. A chief information officer (A) and technology officer (E) typically have broader responsibilities and are not necessarily focused on specific product innovations. While Mike is the technical innovator who created the new instrument, Keith's role in championing its adoption for wider use is what makes him a product champion rather than a technical innovator.

Question 9

Harvey heads a company that builds stairways and ramps. One of his lead scientists, Carrie, has an idea to create an outdoor stairway that automatically adjusts to the slope of the ground. Her research is very well done and provides some interesting discoveries, but her project does not succeed. How should Harvey deal with Carrie's failure to complete her project successfully?

Accepted Answer

It is important to recognize that failures are a part of the research and development process. Punishing or ridiculing Carrie would discourage other employees from taking risks and trying new things. Terminating her employment would be an extreme measure and potentially lead to loss of valuable talent. Asking Carrie to apply her results to another project that will work shows that the company values her work and is willing to support her with new projects. This will also encourage her to continue to take risks and innovate.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the role of executive champions in developing new technologies?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following best describes the...

Question 11

An individual who supports a new technology and protects the product champion is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

An executive champion is an individual who supports a new technology and protects the product champion. They are typically a high-level executive who provides political and financial support for the technology initiative. Technical innovators are individuals who are highly knowledgeable about a particular technology and are often involved in its development. Executive liaison refers to someone who acts as a bridge between different departments or groups within an organization. Personnel champion refers to someone who advocates for the development and advancement of employees within an organization. Technology officer is a generic term that can refer to various high-level executives with responsibility for technology strategy and implementation.

Question 12

Diamond Weather Proofing needs a better adhesive applicator machine, and the executive managers disagree about whether to invent one in house or purchase one on the market. This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

This is a make-or-buy decision, as the managers are deciding whether to make the adhesive applicator machine in-house or to buy one on the market. This decision involves analyzing the costs, benefits, and risks associated with each option. Ultimately, the best choice will depend on factors such as cost, expertise, time, and available resources.

Question 13

Which of the following is becoming increasingly common as a way for companies to gain access to new technologies while avoiding high development costs or financing?

Accepted Answer

Technology trading is becoming increasingly common as a way for companies to gain access to new technologies while avoiding high development costs or financing. Through technology trading, companies can trade their own technology for another company's technology or license technology from another company. This allows for access to new technologies without the need for extensive internal development or costly research partnerships.

Question 14

"Mr. Perez, thank you for your time. One of my staff has done some promising lab work on a new application with significant commercial value. I'd like to schedule a presentation and demo for you later this week. If you like the work, I'd like to present to you the financial resources needed to further develop the application, and ask for your help in getting this before your executive peers or the board for consideration." In the development of new technology, Mr. Perez' role is as

Accepted Answer

Mr. Perez's role as an executive suggests that he is an executive champion, who can help to get the project before his executive peers or the board for consideration.

Question 15

A focused organizational effort to create a new product or process via technological advances is called

Accepted Answer

A development project is a specific organizational effort aimed at creating a new product or process through the use of technological advances. It involves a focused and structured approach to research, development, testing, and implementation to achieve specific goals and objectives. The other options, such as sociotechnical systems, benchmarking, strategic positioning, and vertical integration, are all important concepts in organizational management but are not directly related to developing new products or processes through technological advances.

Question 16

A hybrid ________ firm needs to stay technologically competitive but tends to allow others to demonstrate solid demand in new arenas before it responds.

Accepted Answer

An analyzer firm strategy combines elements of both the defender and prospector strategies. It maintains current businesses while being somewhat innovative. Analyzers let others take the lead in developing new products or entering new markets, but once the demand is proven, they quickly follow with their own offerings.

Question 17

Beatrice thought, "Dru has a great idea, and I know that he has the skills needed to develop the underlying technology. I'll be going out on a limb promoting his idea-risking my position and reputation-but not only is that my job as his manager, it's also something that I believe in." In the development of new technology, Beatrice's role is

Accepted Answer

Beatrice is acting as a product champion by promoting Dru's idea and taking risks to support its development, which is characteristic of someone who believes in the potential of a new idea or technology and works to advocate for it within their organization.

Question 18

Group Line Transport, a company that creates components used by the shipping industry, has an urgent request to create a transport method for one of their clients, Envirolight Creations. Envirolight needs to find a better way to economically ship its oversized, but very light and delicate solar panel components. How should Group Line approach this situation?

Accepted Answer

The best approach in this situation is to create a special, temporary group to work on this issue separately from Group Line's other business. This allows the team to focus solely on Envirolight's specific needs and tailor a solution that meets their requirements. It also ensures that the team members who are working on this project have the necessary expertise and are not distracted by other ongoing projects within Group Line.

Question 19

A(n)________ develops a new technology or has the key skills to install and operate the technology.

Accepted Answer

A technical innovator is someone who develops new technology or has the skills to operate it, making them the best choice for the given scenario. A chief technology officer (A) typically oversees the development and implementation of technology across an entire organization, while an executive champion (B) and product champion (C) are individuals who advocate for and support specific projects or products, but may not necessarily have the technical expertise to develop or operate the technology. A chief information officer (E) is responsible for overseeing an organization's overall information technology strategy and operations, but may not necessarily be directly involved in developing or operating new technologies.

Question 20

The role of a chief technology officer is to

Accepted Answer

The chief technology officer (CTO) is primarily responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new technologies within an organization.

Quiz 17: Managing Technology and Innovation