How might 3M’s philosophy of as a product differentiator backfire?
3m con
Write 5 pages answering these questions about 3m company from a CON perspective
1. How might 3M’s philosophy of as a product differentiator backfire?
2. What challenges does 3M face with managing over 50,000 products? In other words, is 3M too big to be innovative? Is there a point where managing too many projects can affect the effectiveness of leading a corporation like 3M?
3. Why is the 15% rule (where all technical personnel dedicate up to 15% of their time to products of their own choosing) dangerous to 3M from a competitive lens?