Mastering the Art of R&D Strategy
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According to the text, what is the purpose of research?

  • To discover new facts
  • To collate old facts
  • To study a subject critically
  • All of the above (correct)

    • According to the text, what is the definition of research?

  • An endeavor to discover new facts
  • A collection of methods and methodologies
  • A course of critical investigation
  • All of the above (correct)

    • According to the text, what should researchers do to produce scientifically based knowledge about the social world?

  • Apply systematic methods and methodologies (correct)
  • Align research with organizational business strategy
  • Develop research problem and hypothesis
  • All of the above

    • According to the text, what are the three essential purposes of a good strategy?

    <p>Consistency, coherence, and alignment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four strategic levers for an R&D organization's game plan?

    <p>Architecture, processes, people, and portfolio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of research mentioned in the text?

    <p>Exploratory, descriptive, and experimental (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a research design provide a framework for?

    <p>The collection and analysis of data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-worded research objective?

    <p>Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, &amp; Time-bound (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a criterion for developing a hypothesis?

    <p>The hypothesis should be stated clearly, concisely, measurably, and in the present tense. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of qualitative researchers?

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

    What is the purpose of quantitative descriptive statistics?

    <p>To summarize data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some possible motives for conducting research?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between R&D and D+D?

    <p>R&amp;D always starts with a product in mind while D+D does not (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what does the research onion model describe?

    <p>The stages of formulating an effective research methodology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of an R&D strategy?

    <p>To satisfy market/customer needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of research?

    <p>To produce scientifically based knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the primary focus of qualitative researchers?

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

    According to the text, what is the purpose of quantitative descriptive statistics?

    <p>To summarize and describe data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of an R&D strategy?

    <p>To align with organizational business strategy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should researchers do to produce scientifically based knowledge about the social world?

    <p>Apply systematic methods and methodologies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some possible motives for conducting research?

    <p>To discover new facts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what does a research design provide a framework for?

    <p>Planning and conducting research (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a good strategy?

    <p>Maximizing profits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four strategic levers for an R&D organization's game plan?

    <p>Architecture, processes, people, and portfolio (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of research mentioned in the text?

    <p>Exploratory, descriptive, and explanatory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of research?

    <p>To seek new insights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what does the research onion model describe?

    <p>The different layers of research design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between R&D and D+D?

    <p>R&amp;D focuses on research and development, while D+D focuses on design and development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should researchers do to produce scientifically based knowledge about the social world?

    <p>Follow the research onion model (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the possible motives for conducting research?

    <p>Desire to get a research degree along with its consequential benefits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the R&D model assume about innovation and economic development?

    <p>Innovation is confined to technology and technology is confined to R&amp;D (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of R&D?

    <p>All of the above are examples of R&amp;D (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the stages of the research onion?

    <p>Research philosophy, research approach, research strategy, time horizon, data collection methodology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of an R&D strategy?

    <p>To create a commitment to a pattern of behavior intended to help win a competition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the primary focus of qualitative researchers?

    <p>Understanding causal relationships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the three essential purposes of a good strategy?

    <p>To create a commitment to a pattern of behavior intended to help win a competition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a research hypothesis?

    <p>To translate the research purpose into a clear prediction of expected results (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three criteria for developing a hypothesis?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a research objective?

    <p>A concrete statement describing what the research is trying to achieve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of a well-worded research objective?

    <p>Relevant, Feasible, Logical, Observable, Unequivocal &amp; Measurable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the six assumptions of qualitative designs?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of quantitative descriptive statistics?

    <p>To summarize data using graphical and numerical techniques (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative research?

    <p>Quantitative research is deductive, while qualitative research is inductive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of qualitative researchers?

    <p>Meaning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a research design provide a framework for?

    <p>The process of data collection and analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of research?

    <p>To produce scientifically based knowledge about the social world (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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