An executive was trying to think of ways to increase sales of ballpoint pens among young people. While walking down a street with lots of neon signs, the executive got the idea that young people would want to buy pens with ink in bright neon colours and with pen containers that glow in the dark. This situation is an example of:
A)programmed decision making.
B)divergent thinking.
C)devil's advocacy.
D)bounded rationality.
E)escalation of commitment.

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The executive's idea to increase sales through neon-colored ink and glow-in-the-dark pens is an example of divergent thinking, which involves generating creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.

An Executive Was Trying to Think of Ways to Increase