A feature-enhanced or cost-reduced Canon fax machine provides an example of which type of development project?
A) platform project
B) breakthrough project
C) research and development project
D) derivative project
E) none of the answer choices
Question 2The type of development project that centers on incremental product enhancements (for example, new feature), incremental process improvements (for example, a lower-cost manufacturing process), or incremental changes in both dimensions is referred to as a:
A) platform project.
B) breakthrough project.
C) research and development project.
D) derivative project.
E) none of the answer choices
Question 3Identify the correct statement(s) concerning differences between induced strategic behavior and autonomous strategic behavior:
A) Induced behavior will rely on the firm's current concept of strategy for its rationale while autonomous behavior necessitates active championing.
B) Autonomous behavior will appear haphazard in nature, when compared to induced behavior.
C) While induced behavior will normally exhibit a creeping commitment toward a particular strategy, autonomous behavior can often benefit from existing administrative mechanisms and commitment.
D) All of the answer choices are correct.
E) Both induced behavior will rely on the firm's current concept of strategy for its rationale while autonomous behavior necessitates active championing and autonomous behavior will appear haphazard in nature, when compared to induced behavior.
Question 4In contrasting induced strategic behavior with autonomous strategic behavior, which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) Induced behavior corresponds to deliberate strategies while autonomous behavior gives rise to emergent strategies.
B) Autonomous behavior stems from the organization's existing concept of strategy while induced behavior will eventually be integrated into the firm's concept of strategy.
C) The two types of behavior cannot be meaningfully separated and discussed.
D) While autonomous behavior will initially rely on an informal network of support, induced behavior will draw support from formal organizational channels.
E) Both induced behavior corresponds to deliberate strategies while autonomous behavior gives rise to emergent strategies and autonomous behavior stems from the organization's existing concept of strategy while induced behavior will eventually be integrated into the firm's concept of strategy.
Question 5Within the context of autonomous strategic behavior, product championing refers to the process of:
A) defining organizational goals more clearly.
B) actively promoting an existing product for an existing market.
C) creating or adapting an idea for an innovation and actively creating momentum for the project.
D) specifying organizational roles to be assumed as strategic alternatives are mapped out.
E) attempting to maintain the status quo in the face of changing market conditions.
Question 6Please identify the incorrect statement concerning autonomous strategic behavior. Autonomous strategic behavior:
A) normally relies on the emergence of an informal network of participants.
B) exhibits communication flows that depart from the formal organizational work flow pattern.
C) is analogous to entrepreneurial activity.
D) is generally activated by an individual manager defining a market need that diverges from the organization's existing concept of strategy.
E) None of the answer choices.
Question 7With respect to induced strategic behavior, please identify the incorrect statement. Induced strategic behavior:
A) exhibits communication that is consistent with the organizational work flow pattern.
B) is generally observed in conjunction with major types of innovations for new markets.
C) typically involves formal organizational channels related to decision making.
D) follows established administrative procedures.
E) is characterized by well-defined roles for the participants in the strategy formulation process.
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