Why Did the Gap Have Trouble Managing the Innovation Process

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why did The Gap have trouble managing the innovation process?

• A) They didn't recognize where the products were positioned in the life cycle.
• B) They were not able to innovate effectively enough in production to produce a cost effective product.
• C) Frontline managers were not given enough authority to determine product lines.
• D) Frontline managers were given too much authority to determine product lines.

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