Which of the following is/are true concerning the innovation process?
a. Authority is an important factor in the change process b. There is usually resistance to the adoption and spread of a new product
c. New technology is often discovered by chance
d. Innovation in one industry can spawn another discontinuous change in other industries e. All of the above are true For which of these uses is a stage gate system not applicable? a. Provide common rules of the game for product development b. Make clear decisions at the right moment c. Clarify responsibility for different aspects of the project d. Restrict entry to high security parts of the R\&D building Bundling component innovations into new integrated systems or services has many advantages, but also some drawbacks. Which of the following is not an advantage of integrated system or service innovations?
a. Allows better management of interfaces. b. Can help to optimize overall performance. c. Whey to appeal to sophisticated customers.
Concept testing is: a. An approach to explore innovation options with potential users to refine the project scope
b. A movement in modern art c. A financial management tool to assess relative values of share portfolios What is a major disadvantage of using patents as indicators of innovation? a. Patents are an output of the innovation process. b. Many innovations are not patented. c. Patents are expensive and difficult to file. d. Many patents are not commercialized