3.6 Read the following three statements a) The replacement of mechanical watches
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3.6 Read the following three statements a) The replacement of mechanical watches by quartz watches is an example of a technological b) A technological discontinuity occurs when old technology is replaced by new, dominant discontinuity technology c) The replacement of propeller-driven passenger aircraft by jet engine-driven aircraft is an example of a technological discontinuity Which of the above statements is/are correct? [1] a, b and c [2] b and c [3) a [4] a and b 15] None of the options (1, 2, 3 or 4) is correct. 3.7 Read the following three statements: a) The balance between tight and loose, and rigid and free, is one of the important themes of b) Tasks that are unstructured, complex and dynamic are generally best performed in rigid n is a team member in a technologically innovative company, who provides the organisational theory in innovative environments organisational structures c) A champio communication channel between membe rs of the team, the rest of the organisation and other Which of the above statements is/are correct? [1] a, b and c [2] b and c [4] a and b [5] None of the options (1, 2, 3 or 4) is correct.Explanation / Answer
3.6 ) A discontinuous technology is a technology that is the result of a scientific breakthrough achieved through a long-term research effort. It builds on newly acquired scientific knowledge that usually does not follow the expected evolution of existing technologies.
All the statements are either example or characteristics of technology discontinuity. So regarding technology discontinuity all the statements are correct.
Answer - [1] a,b,c
3.7 ) Rigid Organization structure - It is structure type with a centralized control and command leadership. It has functional silos acting in silos.
In tightly coupled organizations, supervisors know exactly what all their employees are doing and management can coordinate all the activities of different departments according to a central strategy. In loosely coupled organizations, employees have more autonomy and different departments may operate without much coordination between each other.
The “right things” are best defined by the work - what kind of work (workflow or business processes) is being performed. Some work, like systems design or other engineering design or creative work, benefit from high levels of creativity, individuality and adaptability. Other work, like many manufacturing tasks, may need greater rigidity and control
Answer is A - option 3
As for B for complex, dynamic and unstructured task there should not be rigid.
C - for innovative company there should not be any single medium or person for channelizing the communication.
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