The Examples of IBM Developing Its PC and Lockheed's Skunk

question 85

Multiple Choice

The examples of IBM developing its PC and Lockheed's skunk work practice illustrate:

• A)Examples of incubating capabilities in separate organizational units
• B)Examples of technological innovations
• C)Examples of tensions between the corporate headquarters and a specific organizational unit
• D)Only a practice shared by many other firms

Know how to effectively format and write inquiry letters.

Recognize the significance of digital archiving for email communication.

Comprehend the meaning and use of common letter, memo, or email notations.

Differentiate between letters and memos in business communication.

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Definitions:

Social Learning Theory

A theory proposing that people can learn new behaviors and attitudes through observation of others' actions and the consequences they face.

Environmental Influences

External factors, such as culture, climate, and family, that affect an individual's development and behavior.

Genetics

The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms, explaining how characteristics and conditions are passed from generation to generation.

Evolutionary Psychology

The theoretical approach to psychology that explains human behavior and mental processes in terms of how they may have been adapted for survival and reproductive success over evolutionary history.