Creative thinking and problem solving

What is the meaning of creative thinking?

• Copying existing solutions

• Thinking original, varied, and innovative ideas

• Thinking in a conventional manner

• Following traditional ideas

What is one advantage/benefit of creative thinking in the workplace?

• Stifles new ideas

• Decreases employee motivation

• Reduces productivity

• Improves the quality of solutions to business problems

How can businesses use creative thinking to generate entrepreneurial opportunities?

• By sticking to traditional methods

• By avoiding new ideas

• By continuously improving products and staying ahead of competition

• By ignoring market trends

What is problem-solving?

• Creating more problems

• Finding information unrelated to the problem

• Identifying and analyzing the problem to find solutions

• Avoiding the problem altogether

What is the main difference between decision making and problem solving?

• Decision making is done by a group, problem-solving by one person

• Decision making is part of problem-solving, problem-solving is not part of decision making

• Decision making encourages creative thinking, problem-solving does not

• Decision making aims at finding new solutions, problem-solving does not

What is the first step in the problem-solving cycle?

• Allocating resources

• Identifying the problem

• Implementing the strategy

• Formulating a strategy

Which technique is used to avoid the disadvantages of group discussions?

• Nominal group technique

• Brainstorming

• Delphi technique

• Force field analysis

What does SCAMPER stand for in problem-solving techniques?

• Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Magnify, Put to other use, Eliminate, Rearrange

• Simplify, Create, Assess, Manage, Present, Evaluate, Revise

• Study, Collaborate, Assess, Measure, Propose, Execute, Reflect

• Select, Compare, Analyze, Modify, Plan, Execute, Review

What is indigenous knowledge in the context of business?

• Knowledge from international sources

• Knowledge developed by indigenous people to improve quality of life

• Knowledge from academic institutions

• Knowledge from government reports

How can creative business opportunities be realistically implemented?

• By developing a realistic plan and motivating workers

• By not educating consumers about the product

• By avoiding control measures

• By ignoring consumer demand