Inno 2

What is the primary role of innovation leadership?

• A) To ensure strict control over employees

• B) To encourage and facilitate creativity and change

• C) To focus solely on financial investments in R&D

• D) To eliminate risks and uncertainties

What is the key difference between innovation culture and innovation climate?

• A) Culture is about long-term values, while climate refers to the immediate work environment

• B) Climate is permanent, while culture can change overnight

• C) Culture focuses only on R&D, while climate involves the entire organization

• D) There is no difference; they mean the same thing

Which of the following is NOT a key component of an innovative organization?

• A) Shared vision and leadership

• B) Strict hierarchy and rigid rules

• C) Effective teamwork

• D) Extensive communication

According to Steve Jobs, what is the most critical factor in innovation?

• A) The number of R&D dollars invested

• B) The quality of the leadership and people in the organization

• C) The speed of product development

• D) The company's financial stability

Which organizational structure is best suited for a rapidly changing and uncertain environment?

• A) Mechanistic structure

• B) Bureaucratic structure

• C) Organic structure

• D) Hierarchical structure

What is an example of a company that failed to recognize an innovative opportunity?

• A) Microsoft rejecting cloud computing

• B) Western Union dismissing the telephone as a novelty

• C) Apple refusing to develop a smartphone

• D) Tesla ignoring electric vehicle demand

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an innovative leader?

• A) Good communicator

• B) Takes responsibility and initiates change

• C) Avoids risks at all costs

• D) Possesses problem-solving skills

Which organizational archetype is known for being highly adaptive and innovative?

• A) Machine bureaucracy

• B) Professional bureaucracy

• C) Divisionalized form

• D) Adhocracy

What is the main principle behind high involvement in innovation?

• A) Only senior management should handle innovation

• B) Innovation is limited to the R&D department

• C) Every employee can contribute to incremental improvements

• D) Innovation should only focus on major breakthroughs

Which of the following is NOT a role of key individuals in innovation?

• A) Technical champion

• B) Organizational sponsor

• C) Technological gatekeeper

• D) Strict enforcer of company traditions