Many successful technological innovations originated in small start-up organizations, while others originated in large, well-established organizations. Successful technological innovations can occur in any size organization, provided the organization has the appropriate structure to support the technological innovation. What structure and activities do you consider best suited to a small start-up organization? What is best for a medium-size origination? Finally, what is best for a large multinational organization?

Many successful technological innovations originated in small start-up organizations, while others originated in large, well-established organizations. Successful technological innovations can occur in any size organization, provided the organization has the appropriate structure to support the technological innovation. What structure and activities do you consider best suited to a small start-up organization? What is best for a medium-size origination? Finally, what is best for a large multinational organization?

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter18: Management Of Technology And Innovation

Section18.5: Management Entrepreneurship Skills For Technology And Innovation

Problem 1CC: In the beginning, Acer was very entrepreneurial. However, the firm realized that if it was to...

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