last quiz chap 7

Question 1

creativity

Answer 1

the ability to combine ideas in a unique way or to make unusual associations between ideas

Question 2

innovation

Answer 2

taking creative ideas and turning them into useful products or work methods

Question 3

an environment that stimulates innovation has 3 variables?

Answer 3

1. organizations structure
2. culture
3. human resource practices

Question 4

first thing structural variable effect innovaton is because?

Answer 4

organic-type structure positively influences innovation

Question 5

second thing structural variable effect innovaton is because?

Answer 5

avaliability of plentiful resources provides a key building block to innovation

Question 6

third thing structural variable effect innovaton is because?

Answer 6

frequent communication between organizational units helps break down barriers to innovation

Question 7

fiourth thing structural variable effect innovaton is because?

Answer 7

inovatine organizations try to minimize extreme time pressures on creative activities despite the demand of white-water rapids environments

Question 8

fifth thing structural variable effect innovaton is because?

Answer 8

an employees creative performance was better when an organizations structure explicitly supported creativity

Question 9

idea champion?

Answer 9

individual who actively and enthusiastically supports new ideas, builds support, overcomes resistance, and ensures that innovations are implemented

Question 10

an innovative organization is likely to have the following characteristics. 9 things

Answer 10

1. accept ambiguity
2. tolerate the impractical
3. keep external controls minimal
4. tolerate risk
5. tolerate conflict
6. focus on ends rather than means
7. use an open system focus
8. provide positive feedback
9. exhibit empowering leadership

Question 11

idea champions have what common personality characteristics? 4 things

Answer 11

1. extremely high self confidence
2. persistence
3. energy
4. tendency toward risk taking