Preliminary Exam

Question 1

_______ is the process where you
generate ideas and solutions through
sessions such as Sketching, Prototyping,
Brainstorming, Brainwriting, Worst
Possible Idea, and a wealth of other
ideation techniques

Answer 1

IDEATION

Question 2

_______ is the process of forming ideas
from conception to implementation, most
often in a business setting.

Answer 2

IDEATION

Question 3

expressed via graphical,
written, or verbal methods, and arises
from past or present knowledge,
influences, opinions, experiences, and
personal convictions.

Answer 3

IDEATION

Question 4

3 Process of Ideation

Answer 4

Idea Generation, Idea Evaluation and Selection, Idea Refinement and Development

Question 5

It is the process of
forming and communicating ideas,
whether they are abstract,
concrete, or visual

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Idea Generation

Question 6

Finding answers to problems is the
main goal of

Answer 6

Idea Generation

Question 7

it enables people to identify new ways
and answers to a variety of problems.
It can assist someone in coming up
with ideas that they might not
otherwise have.

Answer 7

Idea Generation

Question 8

can be used to
evaluate prior ideas and as a way to
improve earlier solutions to a problem.

Answer 8

Idea Generation

Question 9

is an idea generation
technique that is done in group settings.
It is often done during the initial stages of
a project or an initiative when the
different aspects of the project have
not yet been fully fleshed out.

Answer 9

Brainstorming

Question 10

a way to generate a
large number of ideas quickly and
efficiently, since it involves multiple
people.

Answer 10

Brainstorming

Question 11

An approach to idea generation in which one uses a set of questions to facilitate new ideas regarding something that already exists.

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SCAMPER Technique

Question 12

refers to replacing a part of your product,
concept or process with another to
achieve an even better outcome.

Answer 12

Substitute

Question 13

explores the possibility to combine two
ideas into a single, more effective
solution.

Answer 13

Combine

Question 14

analyses the possibilities to make the
process more flexible and focuses on
other similar incremental improvements to
the idea, process, or concept.

Answer 14

Adapt

Question 15

looks at the problem or opportunity from a
bigger perspective and aims for
improving the overall results, not just the
idea.

Answer 15

Modify

Question 16

focuses on finding ways to use the idea or
existing solution for another purpose and
analyzes the possible benefits if applied to
other parts of the product

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Put to another use

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examines the possible outcomes if one or
more parts of the concept were
eliminated.

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Eliminate

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focuses on reversing the order of
interchangeable elements of an idea

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Reverse

Question 19

Also known as reverse thinking, instead
of going with the rational route to solve
the problem, the exact opposite of the
idea is considered

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Opposite Thinking

Question 20

is the manifestation of creativity into
a usable product or service.

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Innovation

Question 21

is any new idea, process, or product, or a change to an existing product or process that adds value to that existing product or service.

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Innovation

Question 22

is the purposeful process
of opening up your mind to
new trains of thought that
branch out in all directions
from a stated purpose or
problem.

Answer 22

Ideation

Question 23

the generation of ideas in an environment
free of judgment or dissension with the goal
of creating solutions, is just one of dozens
of methods for coming up with new ideas.

Answer 23

Brainstorming

Question 24

2 Types of Thinking

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Linear and Lateral

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sometimes called vertical thinking—involves a logical, step-by-step process.

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Linear Thinking

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free and open thinking in which established patterns of logical thought are purposefully ignored or even challenged.

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Lateral Thinking

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it is a response to both changes within markets and changes from outside markets.

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Innovation

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2 Core Elements of Innovation

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Insights and Operations

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seeing the realistic truths and opportunities that would tend to help solve a problem.

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Insights

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the production process and how a business would deliver its goods or services

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Operations

Question 31

4 Types of Innovation

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Incremental, Adjacent, Disruptive, Radical

Question 32

can also be called continuous improvement. It is when a business improves a product or service from the specifications of its predecessor.

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Incremental

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A type of innovation which refers to the use of existing functions in appealing to a new audience or in entering a new market with different groups of people.

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Adjacent

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this is when a smaller company (e.g. start-ups) tries to exploit a competitor’s ignorance of certain systems by introducing new goods and services that would shake up a certain industry.

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Disruptive

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this is an innovation that would have tendencies to change our daily lives. The products or services being offered by this innovation are the types to embed themselves in the life of its users/consumers thus radically being part of a society’s daily life

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radical

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involves the process of managing an organization's innovation procedure

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Innovation Management

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It encompasses the decisions, activities and practices of devising and implementing an innovation strategy

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Innovation Management

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4 Steps in Innovation Management

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Generating, Capturing, Evaluating, Prioritizing

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Step in innovation management which is Brainstorming and employee input to uncover hidden concepts.

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Generating

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Recording ideas in a way that is easily shareable with key stakeholders

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Capturing

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Discussing and criticizing innovative ideas to see if they fit your needs.

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Evaluating

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Deciding which innovative ideas will be executed to maximize time and other resources in your company.

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Prioritizing

Question 43

Key Pillars of Innovation Management

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Competency, Structure, Culture, Strategy

Question 44

are the things your company does best internally, as well as better than the competition

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Competency

Question 45

refers to the systems and business processes present within the organization. Innovation control is essential, and the structure is what makes it possible.

Answer 45

Structure

Question 46

will either magnify your success. The right culture attracts and maintains innovators, whereas the wrong culture turns them away or severely detract from it.

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Culture

Question 47

you can launch new ideas with confidence and select the right path forward from several options

Answer 47

Strategy

Question 48

Innovation Cycle Management

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1) Ideation, 2) Identify Valuable and Viable Ideas, 3) Create Prototype and Product Tests, 4) Full Implementation