WorksheetsInnovation Ecosystem Week 10
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary idea behind the innovation ecosystem?
A. Innovation happens only through R&D departments
B. Innovation occurs within a network of internal and external factors
C. Innovation can only occur during market expansion
D. Innovation is driven solely by competition
Which of the following is an internal factor influencing innovation?
A. Technological advancements
B. Market trends
C. Organizational culture
D. Regulatory policies
Google’s “20% time” encouraged employees to:
A. Take one extra day off per week
B. Spend 20% of work time on projects outside Google
C. Work on personal innovative projects during work hours
D. Develop only Google-approved innovations
Which of the following products emerged from Google’s 20% time policy?
A. Android
B. Google Maps
C. Google Chrome
D. Google Drive
What is the main function of the Stage-Gate Model?
A. Allow teams to skip stages to accelerate innovation
B. Divide innovation into sequential stages with decision points
C. Focus entirely on product testing
D. Replace market research in innovation
What is the central idea of the Lean Start-up approach?
A. Developing a full product before market testing
B. Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
C. Avoiding customer feedback until launch
D. Eliminating experimentation to save costs
In the innovation ecosystem, which factor is considered an external influence on an organization's ability to innovate?
A. Leadership style
B. Organisational culture
C. Market trends
D. Resource allocation
The Stage-Gate Model divides the innovation process into:
A. A single continuous development cycle
B. Flexible stages without evaluation points
C. Distinct stages separated by decision gates
D. Random steps based on trial and error
The primary goal of the Lean Start-up approach is to:
A. Launch a full product before gathering feedback
B. Eliminate risk by avoiding experimentation
C. Build a Minimum Viable Product to test assumptions
D. Maximise upfront investment to improve quality
Which of the following is a key advantage of the Lean Start-up method?
A. Slow product development
B. Reduced customer involvement
C. High initial investment
D. Rapid learning through iterative feedback
