Business Studies Grade 11 Term 2 Quiz

What is the meaning of creative thinking?

• Following conventional methods

• Thinking differently and looking at something in a new way

• Sticking to routine patterns

• Avoiding new ideas

What is the difference between routine thinking and creative thinking?

• Routine thinking is about logic and consistency, while creative thinking is about being innovative

• Routine thinking is about being creative, while creative thinking is about following patterns

• Routine thinking leads to new ideas, while creative thinking leads to conventional solutions

• Routine thinking is associated with the right brain, while creative thinking is associated with the left brain

How can businesses create an environment that stimulates creative thinking in the workplace?

• Reward creativity and provide a distracting work environment

• Discourage new ideas and opinions

• Encourage job swops and alternative ways of working

• Avoid brainstorming sessions and suggestion boxes

What are the benefits of creative thinking in the workplace?

• Limited solutions to problems

• Resistance to change

• Decreased staff participation

• Improved confidence and competitive advantage

What is the Delphi technique used for in problem-solving?

• To avoid feedback from specialists

• To gather information from a group of experts

• To implement routine solutions

• To discourage creative thinking

How can businesses apply the force field analysis method?

• By not weighing positives and negatives

• By avoiding resistance to change

• By listing driving and restraining forces for a proposed change

• By ignoring the current situation and desired changes

What is an advantage of working with others to solve problems?

• Decreased workload

• Access to broader knowledge and perspectives

• Isolation from different thinking patterns

• Limited idea generation

What is the meaning of routine thinking?

• Thinking differently and looking at something in a new way

• Doing things in the same way and expecting different results

• Applying artistic and clever ideas

• Being creative and innovative

How can businesses encourage creative thinking among employees?

• Avoid brainstorming sessions and suggestion boxes

• Encourage job swops and alternative ways of working

• Reward creativity and provide a distracting work environment

• Discourage new ideas and opinions

What is the PDCA process used for in problem-solving?

• To limit the generation of new ideas

• To discourage creative thinking

• To plan, do, check, and act in solving complex issues

• To avoid finding solutions to problems