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What was the initial driver behind the radical innovation of containerization?
What was the initial driver behind the radical innovation of containerization?
What significant risk often accompanies performance improvements in innovations?
What significant risk often accompanies performance improvements in innovations?
Which material developed accidentally led to radical new performance features?
Which material developed accidentally led to radical new performance features?
In which industry was Teflon first applied?
In which industry was Teflon first applied?
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What percentage of development resources in companies is typically invested in routine product improvements?
What percentage of development resources in companies is typically invested in routine product improvements?
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What was one outcome of smart's high-risk innovation in the car market?
What was one outcome of smart's high-risk innovation in the car market?
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Radical innovations often arise out of what kind of circumstances?
Radical innovations often arise out of what kind of circumstances?
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What percentage of resources is typically used to develop later generation products that could be radically different?
What percentage of resources is typically used to develop later generation products that could be radically different?
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What is a key characteristic of radical innovations?
What is a key characteristic of radical innovations?
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How do routine innovations typically derive value?
How do routine innovations typically derive value?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a radical innovation?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a radical innovation?
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What type of innovations are best suited for competing in existing markets?
What type of innovations are best suited for competing in existing markets?
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Which statement accurately describes the nature of radical innovations?
Which statement accurately describes the nature of radical innovations?
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What limiting factor affects market research for radical innovations?
What limiting factor affects market research for radical innovations?
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Which of the following describes the essence of routine innovation?
Which of the following describes the essence of routine innovation?
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What is a primary difference between radical and routine innovations?
What is a primary difference between radical and routine innovations?
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What is the primary distinction between radical and routine innovation regarding project timelines?
What is the primary distinction between radical and routine innovation regarding project timelines?
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What defines radical innovation compared to routine innovation?
What defines radical innovation compared to routine innovation?
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Which of the following statements is true about the impact of radical innovations?
Which of the following statements is true about the impact of radical innovations?
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Which of the following is NOT one of Schumpeter's five types of innovation?
Which of the following is NOT one of Schumpeter's five types of innovation?
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How does the degree of novelty compare between radical and routine innovations?
How does the degree of novelty compare between radical and routine innovations?
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Why are routine innovations generally seen as less risky compared to radical innovations?
Why are routine innovations generally seen as less risky compared to radical innovations?
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Why is the 2005 VW Golf considered an example of routine innovation?
Why is the 2005 VW Golf considered an example of routine innovation?
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Which characteristic is essential for a change to be considered a radical innovation?
Which characteristic is essential for a change to be considered a radical innovation?
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What type of learning method is associated with the business case for radical innovations?
What type of learning method is associated with the business case for radical innovations?
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What significant change does a fully electric version of the VW Golf represent?
What significant change does a fully electric version of the VW Golf represent?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of routine innovations?
Which of the following is a characteristic of routine innovations?
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How does the definition of innovation differ from invention?
How does the definition of innovation differ from invention?
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What is a common objective of both radical and routine innovations?
What is a common objective of both radical and routine innovations?
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What is the nature of project processes for radical innovations?
What is the nature of project processes for radical innovations?
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What might be a consequence of radical innovation in a business?
What might be a consequence of radical innovation in a business?
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What is the primary driver behind radical innovations?
What is the primary driver behind radical innovations?
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Study Notes
Radical Versus Routine Innovation
- Innovation is essential for company success today, and it's easier than it was 50 years ago, particularly with technological advancements.
- Radical innovation is difficult and often unplanned, its revolutionary impact recognized in retrospect.
- Routine innovation, as opposed to radical, adjusts existing products or processes for existing markets.
- Innovation is broadly defined as doing things differently in the economy. It is not the same as invention.
- Schumpeter identified five types of innovation: products, processes, new markets, new suppliers, and new business organizations.
- The 2005 VW Golf, compared to the 2004 model, was subtly different. However, these changes to manufacturing processes, markets, and suppliers weren't considered radical innovations but routine improvements by many consumers.
- Radical innovation in the 2020 VW Golf Electric exemplifies drastic changes in product attributes, including acceleration and the elimination of a gasoline engine. This requires completely new manufacturing processes, new suppliers (batteries), new markets and a redesigned business model (leasing batteries).
- Radical innovation is fundamental; it creates new businesses, products, and processes with significant shifts in prevailing technology, leading to new opportunities.
- Radical innovations can be company-destroying for existing businesses.
- Radical innovations provide unseen user benefits. They create entirely new market segments and customer demands.
- Market research cannot predict radical innovation since it is brand new.
- Routine innovation is about continuously improving existing products, services, or businesses.
- Routine innovation is based on existing knowledge, problem-solving, and customer demands.
- Routine innovation usually involves shorter timelines and less uncertainty.
- Routine innovation is a more likely path to success when improving existing products.
- An example of routine innovation could be changing from a 4 Mbit USB chip to a 1 Gbit USB chip.
- Routine innovations, while not as impactful as radical ones, can accumulate to create a powerful effect over time.
Comparison of Radical and Routine Innovation
- Radical and routine innovations have different characteristics relating to impact on existing businesses.
- Radical innovation is about creating new things; routine innovation is about improving existing products or services.
- Radical innovation often involves significant internal changes to competencies and resources. Routine innovations generally build upon existing competencies and resources.
- Routine innovations typically have a shorter timeframe than radical innovations.
- Radical innovations lead to substantial, often unforeseen changes in product attributes, market segments, and the business model.
Key Drivers of Innovation
- Cost reduction is a strong driver for innovation.
- Improved performance and new performance features can drive radical changes.
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Explore the essential concepts of innovation in the modern economy, distinguishing between radical and routine innovation. Understand how advances in technology have transformed innovation processes and how they influence market dynamics. This quiz covers definitions and examples of innovation as identified by Schumpeter.