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Select an organization and discuss the innovation strategy used by the organization and identify the strengths and weaknesses of that type of innovation strategy. If you were the leader of an organization, what factors would you take into consideration when selecting an innovation strategy?

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The document details the types of innovation strategy and an analysis of the Innovation Strategy adopted by IBM in transforming itself into a leading Services & Software firm.

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