Innovation Management Chapter 8: Open Innovation
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Why do firms need to be open to the outside world for innovation?

  • To utilize external knowledge and capabilities (correct)
  • To develop only internal knowledge
  • To decrease innovation capacity
  • To reduce global competition

What is the main difference between open innovation and closed innovation?

  • Closed innovation is more expensive
  • Open innovation uses internal knowledge only
  • Open innovation integrates external knowledge with internal knowledge (correct)
  • Closed innovation is only used in small firms

What is the main challenge in generating new ideas in R&D projects?

  • Insufficient collaboration with other organizations
  • Inability to develop a high rate of good ideas (correct)
  • High drop-out rates of ideas
  • Lack of internal knowledge

What is the purpose of open innovation strategies?

<p>To utilize external knowledge to improve innovation process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of open innovation in developing new products?

<p>It can lead to better outcomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do firms need to collaborate with other organizations?

<p>To reach common goals and enhance innovation capacity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of defining innovation goals in an Open Innovation challenge?

<p>To set clear expectations for the outcome of the challenge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using innovation management software in an Open Innovation challenge?

<p>To simplify the management of the challenge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge of Open Innovation if not managed properly?

<p>Unclear goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the title of an Open Innovation challenge achieve?

<p>Be attractive and attention-grabbing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of supporting documents and images in an Open Innovation challenge?

<p>To give clear instructions on how to participate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for selecting participants in an Open Innovation challenge?

<p>To define the domain of participants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of a strategic alliance between two firms?

<p>To achieve mutual goals such as product development and market access (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a joint venture?

<p>Creation of a new legal entity to achieve mutual goals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy involves delegating idea generation to other firms with high expertise or low cost?

<p>Innovation Outsourcing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of co-creation?

<p>To use users to generate ideas and feedback (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of incubators?

<p>Focus on early-phase startups that are in the stage of developing business ideas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of accelerators?

<p>Speeding up the market growth of existing businesses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge in Open Innovation when it comes to participants?

<p>Finding the right type of participants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have a method for ranking ideas?

<p>To define the most promising ideas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to ensure when engaging with external participants in Open Innovation?

<p>Written consent of the idea's originality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to craft the OI agreement with external participants carefully?

<p>To define the ownership of ideas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to reward and recognize good ideas in Open Innovation?

<p>To motivate participants and encourage high-quality ideas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge of Open Innovation related to the large number of participants?

<p>Ensuring intellectual property rights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of technology transfer?

<p>Increasing the utilization of the existing science/technology base in new areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following models of technology transfer involves the employment of highly skilled employees?

<p>Hiring skilled employees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the four-stage conceptual framework used to explore the processes involved in inward technology transfer?

<p>The 4A framework (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of open innovation in terms of the innovation process?

<p>Increasing the speed of the innovation process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a challenge associated with open innovation?

<p>Managing the process of open innovation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of technology transfer units?

<p>To facilitate the transfer of technology to new users (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Open Innovation can help firms to access the right infrastructure only if they have a strong research and development department.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary purpose of Open Innovation is to generate new product ideas.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Firms can only create new revenue streams through Open Innovation by bringing in external ideas.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Large firms are always more flexible and adaptable than smaller firms when it comes to innovation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Open Innovation can only help firms enter new markets with new products, not services.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Internal knowledge of employees is not increased through Open Innovation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A joint venture is a collaboration between three firms to achieve mutual goals.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Innovation outsourcing is a strategy whereby a firm delegates the idea generation to itself.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Co-creation involves using firms to generate ideas and feedback.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Incubators focus on speeding up the market growth of existing businesses that already have a functioning product.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Accelerators have the capacity to support only internal ideas and transform them into small firms.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary objective of a strategic alliance between two firms is to achieve competing goals.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Open Innovation challenges always require a prize for the winner.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Selecting the participants is the first step in running an Open Innovation challenge.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Innovation management software is required to run an Open Innovation challenge.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Unclear goals is the only challenge that can arise from Open Innovation if not managed properly.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The title of an Open Innovation challenge should be descriptive.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Supporting documents and images are optional in an Open Innovation challenge.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary focus of technology transfer is to expand the existing science/technology base through further research and development.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The four-stage conceptual framework (4A) is used to explore the processes involved in outward technology transfer.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Open innovation can facilitate technology transfer by providing a framework for firms to acquire external technologies and knowledge and integrate them into their own innovation processes.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary goal of technology transfer units is to generate new product ideas.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The European Space Agency (ESA) is a model of technology transfer.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary benefit of open innovation is to significantly slow down the innovation process.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The key to Open Innovation is to define the relevant participants based on the specific goals of the innovation process.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ideas can be implemented in practice without ranking them based on their importance.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Intellectual property rights are not a concern in Open Innovation because participants are trusted to behave honestly.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Terms and conditions of the OI agreement with external participants do not need to be carefully crafted.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rewarding and recognizing good ideas is not crucial for motivating participants in Open Innovation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Building an effective process with clear goals and communications is not essential for managing OI activities.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of technology transfer?

<p>The application of technology to a new use or user, employing technology developed for one purpose in a different application or by a new user.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the four-stage conceptual framework (4A) in technology transfer?

<p>To explore the processes involved in inward technology transfer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of open innovation in terms of the innovation process?

<p>It can significantly speed up the innovation process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of technology transfer units?

<p>To facilitate the acquisition and integration of external technologies and knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of co-creation?

<p>To generate new ideas and feedback.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential challenge of open innovation if not managed effectively?

<p>It can lead to challenges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can open innovation help firms to overcome the limitations of internal teams and infrastructure in the innovation process?

<p>OI acts as a bridge between internal teams and outside organizations to bring new ideas and solutions, and allows firms to access the right infrastructure to develop new products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can open innovation improve existing products and services, and create new revenue streams?

<p>OI can give access to endless ideas to reshape existing products, and allows firms to take internally generated ideas or projects and develop them externally to create new revenue streams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of open innovation in terms of reducing costs and time to market, and increasing competitive advantage?

<p>OI can help reduce costs and speed up the development process, and increase competitive advantage by accessing new ideas and entering new markets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can open innovation help firms to overcome the limitations of internal knowledge and routines?

<p>OI can increase internal knowledge of employees through constant interaction with the external environment, and help firms to break free from internal routines and slow innovation processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to the need for firms to be open to the outside world for innovation?

<p>The difficulty of owning all required capabilities and knowledge in one firm, and the presence of many sources of new ideas in the external environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of smaller firms in open innovation, and how can they help larger firms?

<p>Smaller firms can help larger firms reduce costs and speed up the development process, and provide flexibility and adaptability to the innovation process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do firms benefit from integrating external knowledge with internal knowledge in open innovation?

<p>It leads to better outcomes, enhancing a firm's innovation capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can open innovation help firms to enter new markets with new products and services?

<p>OI can help firms to enter new markets by introducing new products and services, and increase competitive advantage by accessing new ideas and entering new markets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenge do firms face in generating new ideas, and how can open innovation help?

<p>Firms face the challenge of generating a high rate of good ideas, and open innovation helps by opening doors to external ideas, improving the innovation process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of technology transfer, and how does it relate to open innovation?

<p>The primary focus of technology transfer is to expand the existing science/technology base through further research and development, which relates to open innovation by allowing firms to access external knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can open innovation help firms generate new revenue streams, and what is the primary objective of technology transfer units?

<p>Open innovation can help firms generate new revenue streams by bringing in external ideas, and the primary objective of technology transfer units is to facilitate this process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the challenge of managing open innovation, and what is essential to ensure when engaging with external participants?

<p>The challenge is managing the large number of participants, and it is essential to ensure that the agreement with external participants is crafted carefully, and that good ideas are rewarded and recognized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of setting clear innovation goals in an Open Innovation challenge, and how does it relate to the business?

<p>The primary purpose is to connect the innovation goals to the business, ensuring that the goals align with the business's needs and objectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key factors that need to be considered when choosing a platform for running an Open Innovation challenge, and what are the benefits of each option?

<p>The key factors are the type of competition (live or online), the desired level of participant engagement, and the need for innovation management software. The benefits of each option include increased reach and accessibility (online), flexibility and cost-effectiveness (innovation management software), and real-time interaction (live competition).</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can unclear goals lead to challenges in Open Innovation, and what are the potential consequences of not addressing this issue?

<p>Unclear goals can lead to a lack of focus, confusion among participants, and a mismatch between the generated ideas and the business's needs. This can result in wasted resources, low-quality ideas, and a lack of value creation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of supporting documents and images in an Open Innovation challenge, and how do they contribute to the success of the challenge?

<p>Supporting documents and images provide clear instructions and guidelines for participants, helping to ensure that they understand the challenge and what is expected of them. They also facilitate the submission of high-quality ideas and help to reduce confusion and errors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key considerations when selecting participants for an Open Innovation challenge, and how do they impact the success of the challenge?

<p>The key considerations are the domain of participants (internal or external), the expertise and skills required, and the expected outcomes. The selection of participants can impact the quality and diversity of ideas generated, as well as the level of engagement and participation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can an Open Innovation challenge be designed to ensure that it is effective in generating valuable ideas and achieving the desired outcomes, and what are the key factors to consider?

<p>The challenge should be designed with clear goals, a well-defined process, and effective communication and engagement strategies. The key factors to consider are the selection of participants, the platform and tools used, and the evaluation and feedback mechanisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of a joint venture between two firms, and how does it differ from a strategic alliance?

<p>The primary objective of a joint venture is to achieve mutual goals by creating a new legal entity. It differs from a strategic alliance in that a joint venture creates a new firm, whereas a strategic alliance is a collaboration between two firms to achieve mutual goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is innovation outsourcing, and how does it benefit firms?

<p>Innovation outsourcing is a strategy whereby a firm delegates the idea generation to other firms with high expertise or low cost. It benefits firms by allowing them to tap into external expertise and reduce costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do incubators and accelerators support startup growth, and what is the primary focus of each?

<p>Incubators support early-phase startups by providing tools and space to develop business ideas, while accelerators focus on speeding up the market growth of existing businesses that already have a functioning product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is co-creation, and how does it involve users in the innovation process?

<p>Co-creation is a strategy that involves users in the innovation process by generating ideas and feedback. This allows firms to develop products that reflect user needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between open innovation and closed innovation, and how does it impact a firm's innovation strategy?

<p>Open innovation involves collaborating with external partners to generate new ideas, whereas closed innovation relies solely on internal resources. This difference impacts a firm's innovation strategy, as open innovation allows for access to external expertise and resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do strategic alliances, joint ventures, and innovation outsourcing strategies support a firm's innovation goals, and what are the benefits of each?

<p>Strategic alliances and joint ventures support a firm's innovation goals by providing access to external expertise and resources, while innovation outsourcing allows firms to tap into external expertise and reduce costs. The benefits of each strategy include access to new markets, technologies, and expertise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why firms need to collaborate with external organizations for innovation?

<p>Firms need to collaborate with external organizations because it is difficult to own all the required capabilities and knowledge in one firm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does open innovation differ from closed innovation?

<p>Open innovation integrates external knowledge with internal knowledge to develop products, whereas closed innovation uses only the firm's internal knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of generating a large number of creative ideas in R&D projects?

<p>Firms need a large number of creative ideas to introduce new products or develop existing ones, especially with global competition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of adopting open innovation strategies?

<p>Open innovation strategies enhance the firm's innovation capacity by integrating external knowledge with internal knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of technology transfer?

<p>The primary focus of technology transfer is to expand the existing science/technology base through further research and development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of co-creation?

<p>The primary objective of co-creation is to generate ideas and feedback through collaboration with external organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Open Innovation help firms with inadequate facilities for developing new products?

<p>Building a relationship with others to bring their product to market quickly and efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of Open Innovation in improving existing products and services?

<p>Access to endless ideas to reshape existing products and add features</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Open Innovation help firms create new revenue streams?

<p>By taking ideas or projects generated internally but cannot be developed and allowing external partners to develop them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of Open Innovation in terms of reducing costs and time to market?

<p>Reducing costs and speeding up the development process by collaborating with smaller, more flexible firms</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Open Innovation increase competitive advantage?

<p>By accessing new ideas, entering new markets, and increasing internal knowledge of employees through constant interaction with the external environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of collaborating with smaller firms through Open Innovation?

<p>Reducing costs and speeding up the development process due to the flexibility of smaller firms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of defining 'critical success factors' in an Open Innovation challenge?

<p>Clearly defining the success factors, including the number of participants, the number of ideas generated, how many words to describe the idea, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of writing the challenge details in an Open Innovation challenge?

<p>To provide clear instructions about how to participate in the challenge and to attract participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge that may arise if an Open Innovation process is not managed properly?

<p>Unclear goals, among others</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of choosing the right platform in an Open Innovation challenge?

<p>To effectively run the challenge, whether it's a live competition, online platform, or innovation management software</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to identify the domain of participants in an Open Innovation challenge?

<p>To know what to expect from them and to set clear expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an Open Innovation challenge?

<p>To generate creative ideas and achieve innovation goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of joint ventures compared to strategic alliances, and how does it affect the achievement of mutual goals?

<p>The primary advantage of joint ventures is that they create a new legal entity, which allows for a more dedicated and focused effort towards achieving mutual goals, whereas strategic alliances are collaborations between two existing firms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do incubators and accelerators support the development of new ventures, and what is the key difference between their focuses?

<p>Incubators support early-phase startups by providing tools and space for developing business ideas, while accelerators focus on speeding up the market growth of existing businesses with a functioning product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of outsourcing innovation, and how does it relate to the concept of co-creation?

<p>The primary benefit of outsourcing innovation is that it allows firms to delegate idea generation to other firms with high expertise or low cost, whereas co-creation involves using users to generate ideas and feedback, which can lead to more customer-centric products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key differences between the primary objectives of strategic alliances and joint ventures, and how do they relate to the concept of open innovation?

<p>The primary objective of strategic alliances is to achieve mutual goals, while joint ventures aim to create a new legal entity to achieve mutual goals. Both strategies enable firms to access external resources and expertise, which is a core principle of open innovation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do firms benefit from using innovation outsourcing, and what are the potential risks associated with this strategy?

<p>Firms benefit from innovation outsourcing by accessing external expertise and reducing costs, but they also risk losing control over the innovation process and potentially compromising their intellectual property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key differences between the primary focuses of incubators and accelerators, and how do they support the development of new ventures?

<p>Incubators focus on early-phase startups, providing tools and space for developing business ideas, while accelerators focus on speeding up the market growth of existing businesses with a functioning product. Both support the development of new ventures by providing resources and guidance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is technology transfer, and how does it facilitate innovation processes?

<p>Technology transfer is the application of technology to a new use or user, and it facilitates innovation processes by providing a framework for firms to acquire external technologies and knowledge and integrate them into their own innovation processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different models of technology transfer, and what are their characteristics?

<p>The models of technology transfer include licensing, science park model, intermediary agency model, directory model, knowledge transfer partnership model, ferret model, hiring skilled employees, technology transfer units, and research clubs. Each model has its unique characteristics, such as the science park model providing a framework for firms to collaborate and innovate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits and challenges of open innovation, and how can they be managed effectively?

<p>The benefits of open innovation include acquiring new ideas and speeding up the innovation process. The challenges include managing the process effectively to avoid potential pitfalls. Effective management involves strategies such as collaboration, co-creation, and innovation management software.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of technology transfer units, and how do they facilitate innovation?

<p>The primary focus of technology transfer units is to facilitate the transfer of technology and knowledge between firms and organizations. They achieve this by providing a framework for firms to acquire external technologies and integrate them into their own innovation processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the four-stage conceptual framework used to explore the processes involved in inward technology transfer, and what are its key components?

<p>The four-stage conceptual framework (4A) is used to explore the processes involved in inward technology transfer. The key components of this framework are not specified in the provided text, but it is used to facilitate the transfer of technology and knowledge between firms and organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does open innovation facilitate technology transfer, and what are the benefits of this approach?

<p>Open innovation facilitates technology transfer by providing a framework for firms to acquire external technologies and knowledge and integrate them into their own innovation processes. The benefits of this approach include acquiring new ideas, speeding up the innovation process, and increasing competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why new knowledge is important for organizations?

<p>To create competitive advantage in the market (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary means of creating new knowledge through experimentation?

<p>Systematic testing and analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of knowledge in generating innovations?

<p>To provide power and generate more innovations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of managing knowledge in organizations?

<p>To create competitive advantage in the market (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why organizations need to protect their knowledge?

<p>To prevent replication by competitors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of new knowledge for organizations?

<p>Research and Development (R&amp;D) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy involves using interviews with senior members to explain their general experience and challenges?

<p>Tacit Knowledge Management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of guided experience?

<p>To provide deeper mentoring to transfer all details (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of recording lessons learned from specific processes?

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What is the primary focus of using special software in knowledge management?

<p>To develop a comprehensive knowledge management system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge in tacit knowledge management?

<p>Managing tacit knowledge effectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of managing each step of knowledge development in innovation process?

<p>To overcome challenges in knowledge development process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of core competencies?

<p>They are distinctive and cannot be easily replicated by other firms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of interaction with external sources in an organization?

<p>To produce effective information and encourage knowledge sharing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to enhance internal knowledge in firms operating in industries where technological innovation is important?

<p>To sustain unique core competencies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of core competencies in firms?

<p>Establishing a firm's major strength (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of explicit knowledge?

<p>It can be easily expressed in numerical, textual, or graphical terms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of a firm's core competency?

<p>In people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for adopting flexible policies and routines in an organization?

<p>To encourage interaction, communication, and knowledge sharing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of core competencies in firms?

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What is the primary advantage of smaller firms in terms of knowledge sharing?

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What is the primary goal of attending conferences and exhibitions in the context of organizational knowledge?

<p>To learn from experts and lead users (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of social interaction in the context of organizational knowledge?

<p>It leads to more learning and knowledge sharing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to facilitate learning within an organization?

<p>Promoting collaboration and experimentation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of integrating organizational learning into a company's corporate culture?

<p>To improve overall business strategy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of having a solid organizational learning strategy?

<p>Increased competitiveness and productivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge in transferring tacit knowledge across individuals?

<p>Tacit knowledge is hard to transfer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of facilitating experimentation within an organization?

<p>To encourage innovation and idea generation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason knowledge sharing across the organization is important?

<p>To facilitate defining optimal solutions in a short time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of systems design?

<p>To define and organize the components of the final solution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do design activities correspond to?

<p>Components of the new system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between analysis and design?

<p>Analysis provides the starting point for design (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting analysis and design results?

<p>To coordinate the work (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of systems design?

<p>A blueprint for construction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of design activities and iterations?

<p>Defining and organizing the system components (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When designing application components, what is one of the issues involved?

<p>Packaging the components (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of the user interface on the system?

<p>It has a major impact on user productivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in designing the user interface?

<p>Both analysis and design tasks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges of designing multiple user interfaces?

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What is the primary goal of defining application components?

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When designing application components, what is one of the decisions involved?

<p>Whether to build or buy the component (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of designing a database in system design?

<p>To convert the data model to a relational database (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between systems analysis and systems design?

<p>Systems analysis says “what” is required and systems design tells us “how” the system will be configured (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the bridge between system analysis and implementation?

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What is the primary role of design activities in systems development?

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What is the main focus of systems design?

<p>Configuring and constructing the system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of system design activities?

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What is the primary purpose of a class diagram in system design?

<p>To specify the attributes and methods of a system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between systems analysis and systems design?

<p>Systems analysis and systems design are two separate phases of systems development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between system analysis and system design?

<p>Analysis is fact finding, while design is modeling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the documents and models used in systems design?

<p>To serve as inputs to or outputs from systems design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of system design?

<p>To specify how the system will be implemented (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of separating systems analysis and systems design?

<p>It helps to ensure that requirements are met during implementation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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