Question 1

Compensation practices of an integrated manufacturing firm usually include
A)individual incentives.
B)hourly wages.
C)seniority pay.
D)job classifications.
E)skill-based pay.

Accepted Answer

An integrated manufacturing firm might have employees with different skills and knowledge. The compensation practices for such employees are likely to include skill-based pay, which rewards employees for acquiring and using new skills. This can help the firm to retain talented employees and encourage continuous learning and development. The other options such as individual incentives, hourly wages, seniority pay, and job classifications may not be as effective in addressing the needs of a diverse and skilled workforce.

Question 2

Key roles in acquiring and developing new technologies are the ________,product champion,and executive champion.
A)technical innovator
B)technical imitator
C)technology auditor
D)chief researcher
E)early adopter

Accepted Answer

The technical innovator is responsible for creating and developing new technologies, making them a key role in the process alongside the product and executive champions.

Question 3

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)
A)technology audit.
B)development project.
C)sociotechnical system.
D)sociological innovation.
E)ergonomic approach.

Accepted Answer

Sociotechnical system approach to job design seeks to integrate technology and the social aspects of work by redesigning tasks to optimize the operation of a new technology while preserving employees' interpersonal relationships and other human aspects of the work.

Question 4

Seniority rewards in a traditional factory and skill-based pay rewards in integrated manufacturing are examples of ________ compensation.
A)market-contingent
B)job-contingent
C)person-contingent
D)culture-contingent
E)performance-contingent

Accepted Answer

Seniority rewards and skill-based pay are examples of person-contingent compensation, as they are based on the individual's characteristics or skills rather than the job or market factors.

Question 5

Scenario A.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 of the following groups of adopters of a new technology is exemplified by Sharp Perspectives Corp.?
A)laggards
B)the late majority
C)the early majority
D)early adopters
E)innovators

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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?
A)ridicule her without formally punishing her to discourage others from doing what she did
B)terminate her employment because she wasted valuable company resources
C)ask her to see if she can apply her results to another project that will work
D)put her in charge of other scientists whose projects were successful
E)allow her to work on probation until she pulls off a successful project

Accepted Answer

It is important to remember that failure is a part of the research and development process. Harvey should not punish Carrie for her failure, but instead encourage her to apply her research to another project. This shows her that her work is valued and that Harvey is invested in her success. It also encourages other employees to take risks and be innovative without fearing severe consequences for failure.

Question 7

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)
A)chief information officer.
B)technical innovator.
C)executive champion.
D)product champion.
E)technology officer.

Accepted Answer

Keith's role in promoting and advocating for Mike's innovation to be adopted by the company and made widely available to all technicians in the company is that of a product champion.

Question 8

The role of a chief technology officer is to
A)supervise new technology development.
B)develop new technology as it is needed.
C)receive sponsorship for the new technology.
D)support the project and protect the product champion.
E)promote the idea of a new technology within the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The role of a chief technology officer...

Question 9

A(n)________ develops a new technology or has the key skills to install and operate the technology.
A)chief technology officer
B)executive champion
C)product champion
D)technical innovator
E)chief information officer

Accepted Answer

A technical innovator is someone who develops or pioneers a new technology, or has the skills necessary to install and operate that technology. A chief technology officer (A) may oversee technical innovation, but their main role is to lead the overall technology strategy of the organization. An executive champion (B) or product champion (C) may be advocates for a particular technology, but they do not necessarily have the technical expertise to develop or operate it. A chief information officer (E) is responsible for the overall information technology strategy, but they may not be directly involved in developing or implementing new technologies.

Question 10

Wyatt,a senior member in an organization,received a pay raise when the company implemented some changes in response to a new technology that it had adopted.This is an example of a ________ compensation.
A)market-contingent
B)job-contingent
C)person-contingent
D)culture-contingent
E)performance-contingent

Accepted Answer

Person-contingent compensation is based on the individual's skills, knowledge, or experience, which aligns with Wyatt's senior status and the company's response to new technology.

Question 11

A product champion is a person who
A)has the status,authority,and resources to support an innovation.
B)promotes a new technology throughout the organization.
C)develops a new technology for a company.
D)coordinates the technological efforts of various business units.
E)assesses technological implications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A product champion is a person who
A)has...

Question 12

The executive in charge of information technology strategy and development is the
A)executive champion.
B)information resource officer.
C)strategic champion.
D)technology innovator.
E)chief information officer.

Accepted Answer

The executive in charge of information technology strategy and development is commonly referred to as the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the role of executive champions in developing new technologies?
A)They provide financial resources to support the project.
B)They promote the new technology throughout the organization.
C)They develop and operate the new technology.
D)They coordinate the technological efforts of various business units.
E)They assess technological implications.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following is the role of technical innovators?
A)They provide financial resources to support the project.
B)They promote an idea throughout the organization.
C)They develop and operate a new technology.
D)They coordinate the technological efforts of various business units.
E)They assess technological implications.

Accepted Answer

Technical innovators are responsible for developing and operating new technologies. They use their expertise to create innovative solutions and implement new processes or products.

Question 15

Which of the following is considered an enemy of technological innovation?
A)flexibility C
B)cohesiveness
C)bureaucracy
D)a diversified workforce
E)intrapreneurship

Accepted Answer

Bureaucracy, with its rigid hierarchies and procedures, can stifle creativity, slow down decision-making, and resist change. This can impede technological innovation. The other options do not necessarily hinder technological innovation, and some, like intrapreneurship, may even promote it.

Question 16

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?
A)by creating a special,temporary group to work on this issue separately from Group Line's other business
B)by creating rigid bureaucratic procedures for the team working on this project to adhere to
C)by suspending operations on all other Group Line business until this situation is addressed
D)by asking each department to work on their portion of the project separately to avoid distracting each other
E)by allowing only the highest ranking team members to contribute ideas to this important project

Accepted Answer

By creating a special, temporary group to work on this issue separately from Group Line's other business, the team can focus solely on the needs and requirements of Envirolight Creations without distraction or interference from other ongoing projects. This approach also allows for a more specialized and dedicated team to work on Envirolight's unique needs.

Question 17

A focused organizational effort to create a new product or process via technological advances is called
A)a development project.
B)a sociotechnical system.
C)benchmarking.
D)strategic positioning.
E)vertical integration.

Accepted Answer

A development project is a specific effort within an organization to create something new via technological advances. This can include the development of new products, processes, or systems. The focus is on creating something that will provide a competitive advantage or meet a specific need in the marketplace. The other options (B, C, D, E) refer to broader organizational strategies or concepts that may be involved in a development project, but they do not specifically refer to the focused effort to create something new.

Question 18

The executive who coordinates the technological efforts of various business units within a corporation is the
A)executive champion.
B)information resource officer.
C)strategic champion.
D)technology innovator.
E)chief information officer.

Accepted Answer

The role of coordinating technological efforts within a corporation is primarily the responsibility of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO is responsible for overseeing the technology strategy of the company and ensuring that various business units are aligned with the overall technological goals. The other options, such as executive champion, information resource officer, strategic champion, and technology innovator are not typically associated with this particular responsibility.

Question 19

An individual who supports a new technology and protects the product champion is referred to as a(n)
A)technical innovator.
B)executive liaison.
C)executive champion.
D)personnel champion.
E)technology officer.

Accepted Answer

An executive champion is an individual who supports a new technology and protects the product champion. This role is typically held by an executive or senior leader within an organization who has the authority and influence to drive adoption of the new technology. Technical innovators are individuals who create new technologies, while executive liaisons and personnel champions are roles that may be involved in the implementation of a new technology, but do not have the same level of authority as an executive champion. A technology officer is a leadership role within an organization responsible for overseeing all aspects of technology strategy and implementation, but is not necessarily focused on driving adoption of a specific new technology.

Question 20

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
A)licensing decision.
B)cost-benefit analysis.
C)make-or-buy decision.
D)SWOT analysis.
E)trade-off decision.

Accepted Answer

This is a make-or-buy decision as the executive managers are deciding whether to create or purchase an adhesive applicator machine. Based on factors such as cost, efficiency, and expertise, they need to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of both options before making a decision. Ultimately, the best choice will depend on their specific needs and resources.

Quiz 17: Managing Technology and Innovation

Compensation practices of an integrated manufacturing firm usually include

Key roles in acquiring and developing new technologies are the ________,product champion,and executive champion.

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)

Seniority rewards in a traditional factory and skill-based pay rewards in integrated manufacturing are examples of ________ compensation.

The role of a chief technology officer is to

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

Wyatt,a senior member in an organization,received a pay raise when the company implemented some changes in response to a new technology that it had adopted.This is an example of a ________ compensation.

A product champion is a person who

The executive in charge of information technology strategy and development is the

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

Which of the following is the role of technical innovators?

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

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

The executive who coordinates the technological efforts of various business units within a corporation is the

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

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