Successful Product Innovators in the Computer Industry

question 65

Multiple Choice

Successful product innovators in the computer industry:

• A)emphasize real-time communication within new product development teams and across product teams.
• B)do not invest in any version of the future but,instead,use a variety of low-cost probes to create many options for the future.
• C)carefully manage the transition between current and future projects.
• D)all of the above
• E)(a)and (c)only

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Definitions:

Synergy

The combined effect of a group that exceeds the sum of the effects of individual members, often resulting in enhanced productivity or creativity.

Strong Synergy

The creation of a whole that is greater than the simple sum of its parts, resulting from effective collaboration and cooperation.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for group harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Evaluation Apprehension

The fear of being judged by others, which can affect performance and behavior in social and evaluation situations.