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Multiple choice: Please choose the correct answer 

Q1. Which is not an important impediment (or challenge) to learning in organizations that was emphasized in the video?

• Managers are not used to valuing learning as a central goal
• Results orientation can lead to problems learning and changing course
• All three answers were described as important impediments to learning

Q2. The quickest and most attention needs to be focused on assumptions that are:

• Action-outcome relationships are poorly understood and consequences if the assumption is wrong could be severe
• Action-outcome relationships are not that poorly understood, but the consequences if the assumption is wrong could be severe
• Action-outcome relationships are poorly understood, but the consequences if the assumption is wrong are manageable

Q3. Which is NOT one of the recommended characteristics of planning for challenging innovation initiatives?

• Have a faster review cycle than is normal
• Have separate planning forums than those for established operations
• Focus on outcomes rather than trends

Q4. Which of the following is not a question asked in regard to accountability?

• Did the leader take planning seriously?
• Did predictions get better, especially for critical unknowns?
• Did the leader hold subordinates responsible for their key performance indicators?

Q5. Which is a key step in effectively addressing the biases arising from blaming shortfalls on outcomes being too low?

• Recognition of the need to offer an alternative planning & evaluation system
• Recognize the need to work harder
• Implement a new training program for managers

Q6. If your organization has autonomous innovation and the capabilities needed exist outside the organization, what approach should you take?

• Integrated Approach
• Virtual Approach
• User-driven Approach

Q7. Which of the following is NOT a reason why implementation of ventures/alliances is problematic?

• Demanding federal and state regulations
• Misalignment in strategic goals
• Problems sharing needed resources