Org. Theory and Design: Chapter 13 (MC)
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What is the process by which organizations develop new and improved products?

  • Innovation (correct)
  • Intrapreneurship
  • Advancement
  • Creativity

    • Which type of technological change refers to a fundamental shift in technology that revolutionizes products or the way in which they are produced?

  • Technological advancement
  • Operational improvement
  • Quantum technological change (correct)
  • Incremental technological change

    • What are new products or operating systems that incorporate a quantum technological improvement referred to as?

  • Revolutionary innovations
  • Incremental improvements
  • Quantum advancements
  • Quantum innovations (correct)

    • What type of technological change refers to improvements continuously made to particular technologies over time?

    <p>Incremental technological change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of innovations are likely to cause major changes in an environment and increase uncertainty?

    <p>Quantum innovations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do incremental innovations refer to?

    <p>Continuous improvements to particular technologies over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a skunk works in the context of organizational innovation?

    <p>A temporary team created to expedite new product design and promote innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when discussing team leadership in the context of product team structures?

    <p>The amount of power and authority given to the team leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can potentially stunt innovation in high-tech organizations according to the text?

    <p>Increasing organizational size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of information technology, what do information synergies refer to?

    <p>Individuals or subunits adjusting their actions or behaviors to the needs of others and achieving gains from cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a heavyweight leader signify in the context of project management?

    <p>A true project manager with primary control over key resources for the duration of the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of creating a new venture division in the context of organizational innovation?

    <p>To assume full responsibility for the commercialization of potential successful new product ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does IT facilitate innovation in high-tech organizations according to the text?

    <p>By improving knowledge availability and promoting creativity in problem solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are joint ventures in the context of managing high-tech innovation?

    <p>Another means of managing high-tech innovation by combining skills and technologies from different organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important factor that shapes organizational culture and values related to innovation?

    <p>The degree to which its values emphasize innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by lightweight team leader in the context of product team structures?

    <p>A mid-level functional manager with lower status than the head of a functional department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a culture of innovation in high-tech organizations depend on according to the text?

    <p>Characteristics of employees themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does IT affect innovation in high-tech organizations according to the text?

    <p>By improving knowledge availability and promoting creativity in problem solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal rights are granted to individual inventors and companies to protect their creations?

    <p>Property rights to own, control, license, and profit from their creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of intrapreneurs in an established organization?

    <p>Identifying opportunities and managing the product development process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the process of widespread technological changes leading older companies to become uncompetitive?

    <p>Creative destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the importance for managers to innovate in a company?

    <p>The rate of technological change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a stage-gate funnel in new product development?

    <p>To establish a structured and coherent innovation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a cross-functional team in new product development?

    <p>Coordination among different functional areas for successful new product development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of project management in innovation processes?

    <p>Leading and controlling an ongoing work program to create new or improved products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do patents grant their owners?

    <p>Property right to use, control, license, and profit from their creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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