Question: Once a concept has made it past initial evaluation, it goes into a more arduous level called the full screen. At this point, there are
Once a concept has made it past initial evaluation, it goes into a more arduous level called the "full screen." At this point, there are scoring models utilized to better evaluate a new concept. Utilizing your understanding of the scoring model on page 204, evaluate two of the following products and give your recommendation.
Make sure you say why you are making the recommendations that you are. It is also required that you use APA-formatted references and in-text citation in your initial post at a minimum. Products: a gasoline-powered pogo stick a combination of valet stand and electric pants presser transistorized golf balls and an electric finder an arm-wrestling device so you can arm wrestle with yourself an electrically heated bath mat chocolate candy in an edible chocolate box
FIGURE 8.5 Industrial Research Institute Scoring Model . Technical success factors: Proprietary Position: developing a strong, defendable patent in the technology to be researched. Competencies/Skills: Available technical resources have the competencies to undertake the research project. Technical Complexity: The impact of technical complexity on product success. Access to and Effective Use of External Technology: The availability of external technology and the firm's ability to use it successfully. Manufacturing Capability: Relates to whether the firm has internal or external capabilities to manufacture the product or incorporate the process into its operations. Commercial success factors: Customer/Market Need: Is there a ready market for the product or the process, resulting from the project? Market/Brand Recognition: The likelihood that the product will be accepted in the marketplace, due to company strengths and/or image. Channels to Market: The ease with which the product will be introduced and distributed. Customer Strength: The probability that the product will succeed or fail based upon the strength of the customer in the business area of interest. Raw Materials/Components Supply: The effect of the availability of key components and materials. Safety, Health, and Environmental Risks: The probability that any of these effects will hinder project success. FIGURE 8.5 Industrial Research Institute Scoring Model . Technical success factors: Proprietary Position: developing a strong, defendable patent in the technology to be researched. Competencies/Skills: Available technical resources have the competencies to undertake the research project. Technical Complexity: The impact of technical complexity on product success. Access to and Effective Use of External Technology: The availability of external technology and the firm's ability to use it successfully. Manufacturing Capability: Relates to whether the firm has internal or external capabilities to manufacture the product or incorporate the process into its operations. Commercial success factors: Customer/Market Need: Is there a ready market for the product or the process, resulting from the project? Market/Brand Recognition: The likelihood that the product will be accepted in the marketplace, due to company strengths and/or image. Channels to Market: The ease with which the product will be introduced and distributed. Customer Strength: The probability that the product will succeed or fail based upon the strength of the customer in the business area of interest. Raw Materials/Components Supply: The effect of the availability of key components and materials. Safety, Health, and Environmental Risks: The probability that any of these effects will hinder project success