Chapter 17/18 Flashcards

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In the context of managing, blank is the new way of working that creates value

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Innovation

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Which statement about the technology lifecycle is true

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A technology lifecycle can be made up of many individual product lifecycles

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Adopters of new technology were classified as blank are typically adventurous and willing to take risks

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Innovators

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Carly’s company is considering adopting a new information technology. They would most likely consult with someone from which of the following groups to help determine the suitability of technology

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Innovators

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Which of the following is a first mover advantage for a technology innovator

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Having an infrastructure ready to support the technology

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of technology leadership

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Infrastructure costs

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Organization development as a systemwide application of blank knowledge to develop, improve, and reinforce the strategies, structures, and process that leads to organization effectiveness

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Behavioral science knowledge

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The managers at Rivera read tours have established a vision of where their company is heading this is the beginning of the stage known as

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Moving

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9
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Which statement about the refreezing stage is true

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It should Ideally focus on important businesses results and maintain a central core values

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In an ever-changing world the challenge for organizations is not just to produce innovative new products but also to balance a cultural that is innovative and that

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Is traditional as well as visionary?

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To strive and succeeded today’s intensely competitive business world, company should

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Strive for world-class excellence

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Which of the following is a part of the goal of becoming world clas

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Applying the best, latest knowledge
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13
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Technology followership can be used to support

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Both low-cost and differtation stages

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