Question:
Critical Thinking Exercise:

"Buy-in" of the strategic direction of the organization is important.

How should managers develop buy-in from the various groups and areas within the organization?

Does getting the support of employees and other stakeholders require strategic planning? Explain your answer.

Research exercise:

Identify a company that is well known for its excellence in the management of technology and innovation. After researching the company's website and on the internet, try to see if you can find how to relate MTI to the company's strategy.

Note:
• Ensure no plaigarism.
• Both exercises must be completed. Each answer should be at least single full page typed. At least two full double-spaced pages of content are expected. Include at least one reference per page in APA format.
• This paper should be a minimum of 1000 words and follow APA Style requirements (i.e. cover page, in-text citations, and a reference page). • • Please use a minimum of 2 references for this assignment;

Required Readings:-

1. Read Chapter: "Strategy Process and the Management of Technology and Innovation":
White, M.A. & Bruton, G.D. (Eds.), The Management of Technology and Innovation: A Strategic Approach. Independence, KY: Cengage

2. Read Chapter "Disruptive Technological Change in the Mechanical Excavator Industry" Christensen, C.M., The Inventor's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business, Harper Business.

3. Read Chapter: "What Goes Up, Can't Go Down" Christensen, C.M., The Inventor's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business. Harper Business