Innovation Quotient

R&D Activities

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” Steve Jobs

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2. R&D activities in my organization are: Planned and required resources are allocated Prioritized based on the availability of resources Measured for effectiveness and efficiency Improved based on lessons learned Safeguarded against identified risks None of the above

3. R&D activities in my organization apply to: Products & services Production processes Business operations Organizational structures Management systems None of the above

4. Inputs to R&D activities in my organization include: Customers’ needs Changes that occurred Suppliers’ needs Partners’ needs Anticipated changes None of the above

Resources & Expertise

“Companies that ensure that they remain at the forefront of innovation are better positioned to capture emerging sustainability opportunities and to control risk.” The Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

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5. What percentage of revenue does my organization spend on R&D? Less than 1% 1–3% 3–5% 5–10% More than 10%

6. Do engineers in my organization receive paid time for innovations of their choice? Yes — less than 5% Yes — 5–15% Yes — 15–20% Yes — 20% and more No

7. Are scientists qualified to conduct R&D available as staff or on a consulting basis? Yes — consultants Yes — part-time employees Yes — full-time employees No

8. Does my organization collaborate with universities for R&D? Yes — occasionally Yes — regularly No

Innovation Support Systems

“The world leaders in innovation and creativity will also be world leaders in everything else.” Harold R. McAlindon

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9. Does my organization use information technologies to collect innovative ideas from the following stakeholders? Employees Customers General public None of the above

10. Does my organization have dedicated resources to collect and analyze information from the following sources? Customer survey Press & media Industry events Blogs & forums Social networks None of the above

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“Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time.” Bill Gates

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