1. Discussion Post 4– Chapter 12: Why do you think crowdsourcing has become p

  
1. Discussion Post 4– Chapter 12: Why do you think crowdsourcing has become popular in recent years? What might be some disadvantages of taking a crowdsourcing approach? When might a company be better off taking a more limited approach to open innovation? Please use outside sources and references. (2.5 pts)
Chapter 13:
1. What are the three major phases in Mintzberg’s incremental decision process model? Why might an organization recycle through one or more phases of the model? Give an example in each phase.
Chapter 14:
What is the difference between power and authority? Is it possible for a person to have formal authority but no real power? Discuss and give examples.
  Chapter 12: Why do you think crowdsourcing has become popular in recent years? What might be some disadvantages of taking a crowdsourcing approach? When might a company be better off taking a more limited approach to open innovation? Please use outside sources and references.