Question 1

Which of the following is not an enhancement to individual creativity?

Accepted Answer

Working without breaks until the project is complete or the problem is solved can in fact hinder individual creativity by causing burnout, mental exhaustion, and a lack of fresh perspectives. Taking breaks and stepping away from a project can often lead to new ideas and solutions.

Question 2

At which stage of the creative process does a spontaneous breakthrough occur,allowing all of the previous stages to come together to produce the "Eureka factor" or the "light bulb goes on"?

Accepted Answer

The spontaneous breakthrough that leads to the "Eureka factor" or the "light bulb goes on" moment occurs in the stage of Illumination. This stage follows the preparation stage where the creative person collects information, data and analyzes it. The illumination stage is where the sudden insight or realization happens, bringing all the previous stages together. The last stage of Verification is to validate and confirm the idea or solution.

Question 3

Employees must be given the tools and resources they need to be creative.One of the most valuable resources is:

Accepted Answer

Time is the most valuable resource for creativity as it allows employees to fully invest their focus and energy into developing new ideas without feeling rushed or pressured. Providing dedicated time for brainstorming, experimentation, and exploration can lead to breakthrough innovations and fuel creativity within a team. While challenges, rules, guidelines, and money can also play a role in fostering creativity, they are less effective without the luxury of time to allow ideas to incubate and evolve.

Question 4

Hiring a diverse workforce:

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true. Hiring a diverse workforce can lead to better problem-solving by incorporating various perspectives and ideas, which comes from a variety of cultural and personal experiences. It can also enhance creativity by bringing in individuals with different skill sets and backgrounds, and create a positive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Question 5

Which stage of the creative process involves viewing the similarities and differences in the information collected?

Accepted Answer

This stage involves taking the information collected and manipulating it in some way to make connections and see similarities and differences between ideas.

Question 6

________ is a process in which a small group of people interacts to produce a large quantity of imaginative ideas.

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming is a method of generating creative ideas by encouraging free thinking and open discussion within a group. Its goal is to produce a large quantity of ideas without any judgment or criticism.

Question 7

"Verification" refers to:

Accepted Answer

Verification involves all of these actions - validating the idea, conducting experiments, asking questions about the solution - in order to ensure that it is accurate and useful. Therefore, the correct answer is D, all of the above.

Question 8

Which of the following is not one of the ways entrepreneurs can stimulate their own creativity and encourage it among their workers?

Accepted Answer

Viewing challenges as problems is not a way to stimulate creativity. In fact, it can hinder creativity by creating a negative mindset. The other three options, providing creativity training, encouraging curiosity, and developing a corporate culture that fosters and rewards creativity, are all effective ways to stimulate creativity in oneself and among workers.

Question 9

Which stage of the creative process requires one to develop a solid understanding of the problem or decision?

Accepted Answer

The Investigation stage requires one to gather information and develop a solid understanding of the problem or decision. This sets the foundation for the subsequent stages of the creative process.

Question 10

All of the following are enhancements to individual creativity except:

Accepted Answer

Limiting your reading sources is not an enhancement to individual creativity as it can limit exposure to new ideas and perspectives. The other choices listed can all potentially enhance individual creativity by providing an outlet for self-expression, promoting rest and relaxation, and encouraging the exploration of new ideas.

Question 11

The ability to see the similarities and the connections among various data and events is called:

Accepted Answer

Convergent thinking involves analyzing information and finding connections or similarities among various data or events. Divergent thinking involves generating unique ideas and exploring different possibilities. Transformational thinking involves changing one's perspective or transforming a situation. Illumination refers to the sudden realization of a solution or understanding.

Question 12

Which stage of the creative process includes on-the-job training?

Accepted Answer

On-the-job training is a part of the preparation stage of the creative process. This is where individuals gather information, research, and develop skills to help them in the next stage of implementation.

Question 13

Joseph Schumpeter wrote that entrepreneurs perform the vital function of:

Accepted Answer

Joseph Schumpeter believed that entrepreneurs play a crucial role in the economy by challenging current norms and creating new products, services, and technologies. This process is known as creative destruction as it destroys old ways of doing things while creating new opportunities. Therefore, all the choices A, B, and C are correct.

Question 14

Entrepreneurs can stimulate their own creativity and encourage it among workers by:

Accepted Answer

Expecting and tolerating failure allows entrepreneurs and their workers to take risks and generate new ideas without fear of punishment for possible failure. This creates an environment where creativity can thrive and people are motivated to think outside the box. Avoiding problems, limiting rewards, and not taking chances all stifle creativity and can lead to complacency and a lack of innovation.

Question 15

During the incubation phase of the creative process,the entrepreneur might do all of the following EXCEPT which one to let ideas "marinate" in his mind?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed except for D are recommended actions to take during the incubation phase to help generate and refine ideas. Allowing oneself to daydream is also an important part of the creative process and can spark new ideas. Therefore, the entrepreneur should NOT avoid daydreaming during the incubation phase.

Question 16

The ________ environment has an impact on the level of people's creativity.

Accepted Answer

The physical environment, which includes the lighting, colors, furniture, temperature, and layout, can affect people's mood, motivation, and cognitive processes, which may influence their ability and willingness to generate novel and useful ideas. For instance, research suggests that people tend to be more creative in spaces that are spacious, bright, and colorful, and that provide diverse, varied, and unpredictable stimuli. Conversely, environments that are noisy, cluttered, uncomfortable, or monotonous may hinder creativity.

Question 17

The ability to see the differences among various data and events is called:

Accepted Answer

Divergent thinking involves the ability to generate a variety of unique ideas or solutions and to recognize different patterns and possibilities within a set of data or events. Convergent thinking, on the other hand, involves the ability to find a single, correct solution or answer. Transformational thinking involves the ability to reframe or transform a problem or situation in a new way. Illumination refers to the sudden insight or realization that occurs after a period of problem-solving or creative thinking.

Question 18

Roger von Oech believes that blindly following rules leads to:

Accepted Answer

Roger von Oech believes that blindly following rules can lead to a mental block towards creativity. This means that individuals may have difficulty thinking outside of the box or coming up with new and innovative ideas. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Question 19

The focus of this step in the creative process is to transform the idea into reality.

Accepted Answer

Implementation is the step where the focus is on bringing the idea into reality by taking concrete actions and turning the plan into a tangible output. This involves designing, prototyping, testing, and refining the idea until it is market-ready.

Question 20

________ thinking is the ability to see similarities and ________ thinking is the ability to see differences among various data and events.

Accepted Answer

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