Twenty-One Executives in a Large Corporation Were Randomly Selected for a Study

question 126

Short Answer

Twenty-one executives in a large corporation were randomly selected for a study to determine the effect of several factors on annual salary (expressed in $000's). The factors selected were age, seniority, years of college, number of company divisions they had been exposed to and the level of their responsibility. A regression analysis was performed using a popular spreadsheet program with the following regression output:

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Definitions:

Scaling

The process of adjusting or adapting the size, scope, or capabilities of something to accommodate different levels of demand or operational requirements.

Reverse Innovation

A strategy where products are initially developed for emerging markets and then adapted for more developed markets.

Disruptive Innovation

A term describing innovations that fundamentally change industry dynamics by introducing simplicity, convenience, accessibility, and affordability.

Transformational Innovation

Radical or groundbreaking changes in products, processes, or business models that significantly alter the dynamics of the marketplace or industry.