Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion Quiz

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 an exchange of ideas

• it is an open process absorption

• 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 brainstorm?

• cause and effect

• projection and selection

• idea generation and evaluation

• problem and solution

What is the method used to capture ideas?

• traditional method

• electronic method

• post – it notes

• all of the above

Which criteria should you use to evaluate ideas?

• feasible

• novel

• attractive

• 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