Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion (module 1)

What is an informal or indirect expression of knowledge?

• Books

• Gestures

• Sentences

• Words

What characterizes inquiry?

• It is designed to generate multiple alternatives.

• It encourages exchange of ideas.

• It is an open process.

• All of the above.

Which of the following are benefits of brainstorming when compared to nominal group technique?

• brainstorming is more fun

• brainstorming can generate a positive organizational climate

• brainstorming can inspire talented and highly skilled employees to remain in an organization

• all of the above

Which of the following statements about brainstorming is NOT correct?

• Brainstorming is often used for creative problem solving.

• No criticism is allowed in brainstorming.

• Brainstorming is a vulnerable game without rules or guidelines.

• All participants in brainstorming should be given a chance to contribute to the process.

Which of the following is a limitation to brainstorming?

• Free riders work harder in a group.

• Only a few people can contribute.

• People are more willing to talk because they are part of a group.

• Only one person can speak at a time.

How many people should there be in a brainstorm?

• 1- 2

• 3

• 4-5

• 6-10

What are the two phases of a brainstorm?

• cause and effect

• projection and selection

• idea generation and evaluation

• problem and solution

How will you capture the ideas?

• traditional method

• electronic method

• post – it notes

• all of the above

Which criteria should you use to evaluate ideas?

• feasible

• attractive

• novel

• none of the above

Which among does not belong to ruin a brainstorm?

• Early criticism of ideas

• Having no clear focus or objective

• Need evaluation

• Settling for too few ideas