Question 1

Innovation requires the coordination that occurs with the ____.

Accepted Answer

The horizontal linkage model emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication among individuals and teams from different functional areas within the organization to facilitate innovation. This coordination and integration between departments are necessary to share knowledge and resources, generate ideas, and implement new strategies. The other options do not specifically address the need for collaboration and cross-functional teamwork in innovation.

Question 2

Shared development of innovations among several departments is emphasized by the ____ approach to innovation

Accepted Answer

The horizontal linkage model emphasizes cooperation and communication among different departments or functions within an organization to develop innovations together. This approach promotes cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing, leading to more holistic and effective solutions.

Question 3

____ refers to an organization's product or service output.

Accepted Answer

The term "new product" refers to an organization's product output, indicating a recently introduced offering. The other options do not specifically relate to an organization's product or service output.

Question 4

Creative organizations

Accepted Answer

Creative organizations are characterized by a loosely structured environment that encourages innovation and creativity. This allows for more flexibility and freedom in decision-making, which can lead to more creative solutions and ideas. High routine jobs, little ambiguity, too many layers of management, and centralized decision-making are not typically associated with creative organizations.

Question 5

All of the following are characteristics of creative organizations EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Creative organizations typically have decentralized structures that allow for greater flexibility and innovation. Centralization, on the other hand, can stifle creativity by limiting the autonomy of individual employees or teams. Therefore, centralization is not a characteristic of creative organizations.

Question 6

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves designing the organization to encourage creativity and the initiation of new ideas is known as

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

A(n) ____ team is a multifunctional, and sometimes multinational, team that works under stringent timelines and is provided with high levels of resources and empowerment to accomplish an accelerated product development project.

Accepted Answer

Fast-cycle teams are designed to accelerate product development by working under tight deadlines with significant resources and empowerment, often involving multifunctional and multinational collaboration.

Question 8

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves creating conditions and systems to facilitate internal and external coordination and knowledge sharing is known as

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

____ change is a change in the organization's product or service outputs.

Accepted Answer

Product change refers to a change in the organization's product or service outputs, such as adding new features, improving quality, or changing the product design. Technology change refers to the adoption of new technologies or processes to produce products or services. Entrepreneurship refers to the process of identifying a new business opportunity and organizing resources to take advantage of it. Creative change refers to the introduction of new ideas or concepts. Incremental change refers to small, continuous improvements to existing products or services.

Question 10

According to BusinessWeek, in 2008, ____ was ranked as the World's Most Innovative Company.

Accepted Answer

According to BusinessWeek, in 2008, Apple was ranked as the World's Most Innovative Company.

Question 11

Jackie, a new employee of yours, strikes you as curious, open-minded, and receptive to new ideas. Keep your eye on Jackie, for she may very well be

Accepted Answer

Jackie's characteristics of being curious, open-minded, and receptive to new ideas are indicative of a person with a creative mindset. Therefore, it is highly likely that Jackie is a creative individual.

Question 12

All of the following are characteristics of creative individuals EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Rationality is not typically seen as a characteristic of creative individuals. Creative individuals tend to think outside the box and explore unconventional ideas, whereas rationality often involves a more logical and practical approach to problem-solving.

Question 13

A ____ change is related to the organization production process.

Accepted Answer

Technological change refers to changes in the production process or the type of equipment used.

Question 14

Which of the following provides a safe harbor where ideas from employees throughout the company can be developed without interference from company bureaucracy or politics?

Accepted Answer

An idea incubator provides a safe space for ideas to be developed without interference from company bureaucracy or politics. It allows employees to work on new ideas and projects without worrying about the day-to-day responsibilities of their regular job. A new-venture team and an idea champion may be part of an incubator, but they are not the same as an incubator. A sponsor and an inventor are not necessarily connected to the creation of safe harbor.

Question 15

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as

Accepted Answer

Entrepreneurship in this context refers to the process where managers establish systems to nurture and implement new ideas, ensuring they are developed into viable products or technologies.

Question 16

All of the following are critical innovation strategies for changing products and technologies EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following is a change in the organization's production process -- how the organization does its work.?

Accepted Answer

Technology refers to the tools, equipment, and processes used in the production process. Introducing new technology or upgrading existing technology can change the way an organization does its work.

Question 18

According to BusinessWeek and Boston Consulting Group, 72% of top executives reported that ____ is a top priority.

Accepted Answer

The question asks for what top executives consider a top priority. The answer is innovation according to BusinessWeek and Boston Consulting Group's survey.

Question 19

Which of the following refers to the generation of novel solutions to perceived problems?

Accepted Answer

Creativity refers to the generation of novel solutions to perceived problems. Problem solving involves finding solutions to identified problems. Organizational development involves the improvement of the overall effectiveness of an organization. Brainstorming is a technique for generating creative ideas, but it is not the same as creativity itself. Perceived solution refers to a solution that is seen as potentially effective, but not necessarily creative or novel.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a creative individual?

Accepted Answer

Authorization and dependency are not characteristics of a creative individual. Creative individuals tend to be independent thinkers, willing to explore new ideas and try new approaches, and persistent in pursuing their goals. They are often driven by an innate curiosity and a desire to push boundaries and challenge conventional thinking. They may be disciplined in their approach, but they are also open to experimentation and exploration in order to generate new and innovative ideas.

Quiz 10: Managing Change and Innovation