Innovation Strategies and Types
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What distinguishes radical innovation from incremental innovation?

  • Radical innovation is a process innovation focused on marketing techniques.
  • Radical innovation is based solely on existing knowledge.
  • Radical innovation introduces solutions that are completely new and different. (correct)
  • Radical innovation is focused on minor adjustments to existing practices.
  • Which statement accurately describes competence-enhancing innovation?

  • It creates entirely new skills that existing employees must learn.
  • It relies on the existing knowledge and skills of an organization. (correct)
  • It renders the organization’s existing capabilities obsolete.
  • It solely focuses on new market strategies.
  • Which of the following best summarizes the advantages of being a first mover in innovation?

  • First movers face lower development costs and fewer financial risks.
  • First movers are less affected by competitors imitating their innovations.
  • First movers gain reputational advantages and control over important resources. (correct)
  • First movers are guaranteed long-term customer loyalty from their innovations.
  • What is primarily at risk for organizations that pursue first mover advantages?

    <p>They face uncertainty regarding technology and market direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is process innovation different from product innovation?

    <p>Process innovation involves changing business operations rather than outputs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Innovation Definition

    • Innovation is the generation of novel ideas for new products, procedures, and processes with utility.

    Types of Innovation

    • Product innovation involves new goods or services.
    • Process innovation relates to new ways of conducting business.
    • Radical innovation introduces significant differences from previous solutions.
    • Incremental innovation refines existing practices.
    • Competence-enhancing innovation leverages existing knowledge.
    • Competence-destroying innovation makes previous knowledge obsolete.

    Innovation Strategies

    • Innovation strategies focus on new product/process development or applying existing technology to new uses.

    First Mover Advantages

    • Reputation: Established as an innovative industry leader.
    • Cost & Learning: Benefit from early adoption.
    • Resource Control: Access to scarce resources.
    • Loyalty: Potential for building strong customer relationships.

    First Mover Disadvantages

    • Uncertainty: Difficulty in precise market and technological predictions.
    • Imitation: Risk of competitors copying innovations.
    • Financial Risk: High development costs and other financial concerns.
    • Strategic Risk: Uncertainty about the proper innovation strategy.

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    Explore the various types and strategies of innovation in this quiz. Learn about product and process innovations, as well as the advantages of being a first mover in the market. Gain insights into how these concepts shape modern business practices.

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