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.

Question

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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.

Mike Worked at the Stanford Molding Company as a Technician