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?

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Author:Richard L. Daft

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Chapter6: Managing Start-Ups And New Ventures

Section: Chapter Questions

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