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1. Explain the organizational archetypes as described by Mintzberg and discuss how organizational structure influences innovation.
- Summarize Mintzberg's work with archetypes.
- What key features and implications are involved in each archetype?
- Why do we need a template for explaining the structure of an organization?
Mintzberg claimed we have too many managers and too few leaders. Do you agree or disagree with this and why?
2. Serial Entrepreneur.
- What is a serial entrepreneur? Is this a new phenomenon?
- What does it take to be a successful serial entrepreneur?
Pick an example of a serial entrepreneur from the "PayPal Mafia" and explain what they have done to be successful in their career.
3. Bringing Pharmaceuticals to Market.
- What does it take to bring a new medication to the market?
- Should pharmaceutical companies have patents on their drugs? Why or why not?
- How can pharmaceutical companies recoup the costs associated with failed drugs?
- Explain examples of successful and unsuccessful pharmaceutical medications.
What happened with the unsuccessful ones?
Why were the successful ones successful?