Question 1

Creative talents can be improved through practice and awareness of habits that can cause problems. However, there are ways to increase creativity; one area is to recognize relationships. Explain what is meant by this.

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Question 2

Identity and describe two arenas of creativity, as proposed by researcher William Miller.

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Question 3

A gap or difference between expectations and reality defines

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Incongruities refer to the gap or difference between expectations and reality. Process needs, demographic changes, and changes in perception do not necessarily imply a gap between expectations and reality.

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a myth of innovation?

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The idea that creativity relies solely on "blue sky" or completely new ideas is a myth of innovation. In reality, innovation can also come from building upon existing ideas or taking a different approach to a problem.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a type of innovation?

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Question 6

Creativity is most likely to occur when the "climate" is right. The text listed several important characteristics of this climate. What is the right climate?

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Question 7

Which of the following is not considered a principle of innovation?

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Investing in securities is not considered a principle of innovation as it is a financial term unrelated to the process of generating new, creative ideas and implementing them into action. The other options, being action-oriented, starting small, and rewarding heroic activity, are all commonly recognized principles of innovation.

Question 8

Shifts in consumer tastes and attitudes are an example of

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Shifts in consumer tastes and attitudes relate to changes in the industry and market. This can create new opportunities for entrepreneurs who can adapt their products and services to meet evolving consumer demands. While it may be challenging to keep up with fickle consumer preferences, this can also be an opportunity for innovation and growth in a changing market.

Question 9

Describe the innovation process.

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Question 10

The phase of the creative process when the idea or solution the individual is seeking is discovered is the

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The "idea experience," also known as the "illumination" or "insight" phase, is when the creative idea or solution suddenly comes to the individual, often after a period of incubation where the problem is not consciously thought about.

Question 11

People with muddling mind-sets exhibit all of the following habits except

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The other options (A, B, D) are all examples of habits exhibited by individuals with muddling mind-sets, but process thinking is not a habit associated with this mindset.

Question 12

Process needs

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Process needs refer to the steps and resources required to meet a specific demand or create a product or service. These needs typically arise when there is a new source of demand in the market that an entrepreneur can capitalize on. This could include developing new production processes, establishing new supply chains, or leveraging new technologies to create innovative solutions.

Question 13

List and briefly explain each of the phases in the creative process.

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Question 14

Retirement centers for older people reflect which source of innovation?

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Retirement centers for older people reflect demographic changes, as they are a response to the growing number of elderly individuals in society and the need for specialized care and services for this population.

Question 15

Overnight package delivery is illustrative of which source of innovation?

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Quiz 5: Innovation: The Creative Pursuit of Ideas