- 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.

- Why might firms be regarded as astutely managed at one point, yet subsequently lose their positions of industry leadership when faced with technological change?

- 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?

- Do you agree that “The key to product integrity is leadership”? Why or why not? Please explain.

- Why are “heavyweight” project teams” credited with effective product and process development leading to the integration of specialized capabilities?