QUESTION 5

1. "Innovation is a freewheeling process that is unconstrained by rules and plans."What is the question?
2. Describe a current way of thinking about the innovation funnel
3. Describe a process-based approach to innovation
4. What is a 100%unassailable conclusion that can be drawn about innovation
5. What is a totally unhelpful,non-process view of inovation

QUESTION 18

1. The answer is:
2. First, it is rare that the true limits of a technology are known in advance, and there is often considerable disagreement among firms about what a technology's limits will be. Second, the shape of a technology's s-curve is not set in stone. Unexpected changes in the market, component technologies, or complementary technologies can shorten or extend the life cycle of a technology. Furthermore, firms can influence the shape of the s-curve through their development activities. For example, firms can sometimes stretch the s-curve through implementing new development approaches or revamping the architecture design of the technology.
3. What is the question?
4. How can s-curves be used as prescriptive tools?
5. What are the limitations to usings-curvesas prescriptive tools?
6. What are the pros and cons of usings-curves be used as prescriptive tools?
7. What is an s-curve and how does it function?