Problem 1: Is the following statement valid today? U.S. technology is far ahead of the rest of the industrialized world. Why or why not? Please explain.
Problem 2: Why might firms be regarded as astutely managed at one point, yet subsequently lose their positions of industry leadership when faced with technological change?
Problem 3: In the Global marketplace, what are the sources of superior performance in product development? What accounts for the wide differences in performance among companies in the same industry?
Problem 4: Do you agree that The key to product integrity is leadership? Why or why not? Please explain.
Problem 5: Why are heavyweight project teams credited with effective product and process development leading to the integration of specialized capabilities?