The Key to Launching a Disruptive Innovation Like Google, Facebook

question 23

Multiple Choice

The key to launching a disruptive innovation like Google, Facebook, or the iPhone and iPad from Apple is to

• A)hold the line on spending for R&D because "money doesn't grow on trees."
• B)focus on long-range planning because "if you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there."
• C)develop accurate action item lists and program schedules because "the devil is in the details."
• D)ask precise, focused questions to "discover what's never been."
• E)assess the competitive landscape through a comprehensive environmental scan because "the early bird gets the worm."

Understand the historical development and impact of the open shop movement in the early 1900s.

Analyze the differences between craft and industrial unions and their respective challenges and contributions to the labor movement.

Comprehend the role and significance of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and its criticism of the American Federation of Labor (AFL).

Recognize the effect of legislative protections and key labor laws on the rise in union membership post-1935.

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by being organized, responsible, and thorough; one of the Big Five personality traits.

Introversion

A personality trait characterized by a preference for solitary activities and inward-focused experiences, as opposed to seeking stimulation from external sources.

Anxiety

An emotion of anxiety or restlessness, often experienced in anticipation of a forthcoming event or due to the unpredictable nature of its result.

Snowball Sampling

A non-probability sampling technique where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances, thus the sample group appears to grow like a rolling snowball.