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What is the key difference between invention and innovation?
What is the key difference between invention and innovation?
- Invention focuses on product development, while innovation centers around idea generation.
- Invention is a singular activity, while innovation is a series of interrelated processes.
- Invention involves creating new ideas and knowledge, while innovation involves developing new products from existing ideas. (correct)
- Invention is bringing new products to the market, whereas innovation is the application of existing ideas.
According to Dr. Karim Mualla, what distinguishes innovation from invention?
According to Dr. Karim Mualla, what distinguishes innovation from invention?
- Innovation can involve adapting existing ideas to create new products, while invention focuses on entirely new creations. (correct)
- Innovation always leads to success, while invention does not guarantee market acceptance.
- Innovation is a single process, whereas invention involves a complex series of steps.
- Innovation relies solely on external sources, while invention originates from internal research.
Why is it important for firms to be interested in innovation according to Dr. Karim Mualla?
Why is it important for firms to be interested in innovation according to Dr. Karim Mualla?
- To keep up with competitors bringing new products to the market. (correct)
- To secure patents for new products.
- To maintain a reputation for creativity and ingenuity.
- To avoid being involved in the invention process.
What does Dr. Karim Mualla suggest about managing innovation?
What does Dr. Karim Mualla suggest about managing innovation?
Which statement best describes the relationship between innovation and invention?
Which statement best describes the relationship between innovation and invention?
What characterizes innovation according to Dr. Karim Mualla?
What characterizes innovation according to Dr. Karim Mualla?
Which term would best describe the Dell Streak 5 in 2010 regarding smartphone innovation?
Which term would best describe the Dell Streak 5 in 2010 regarding smartphone innovation?
How does Dr. Karim Mualla distinguish between innovation and invention?
How does Dr. Karim Mualla distinguish between innovation and invention?
What does Dr. Karim Mualla say about managing innovation in firms?
What does Dr. Karim Mualla say about managing innovation in firms?
'Bringing new products to the market' would most likely fall under which category according to Dr. Karim Mualla?
'Bringing new products to the market' would most likely fall under which category according to Dr. Karim Mualla?
