Skunk Works Are Thought by Some to Be an Important

question 18

Multiple Choice

Skunk works are thought by some to be an important way to foster innovativeness within large corporations,yet others argue that they are a sign that the corporation lacks innovativeness.Which of the following statements best summarizes arguments in favor of using skunk works to promote innovation?

• A)They protect imaginative individuals from corporate bureaucracy that might hamper innovativeness.
• B)They allow individual creativity to flourish within the normal operating climate.
• C)They are "orphanages" that separate creativity from the corporate hierarchy.
• D)They address the underlying,systemic reasons that large corporations lack innovativeness.
• E)Skunk works are the best way to allow a brick-and-mortar company to compete in an on-line world.

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Definitions:

In-House

Activities or operations conducted within an organization by its own staff rather than being outsourced.

Risks And Limitations

Concerns regarding potential negative outcomes and constraints that limit the effectiveness of a plan or project.

Percentage

A mathematical concept that represents a fraction of 100, commonly used to compare and quantify proportions.

Organizational Commitment

Refers to the psychological attachment and loyalty employees feel towards their company, influencing their willingness to remain and engage in productive work.