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 colors and with pen containers that glow in the dark.This situation is an example of:
A)divergent thinking.
B)escalation of commitment.
C)devil's advocacy.
D)bounded rationality.
E)programmed decision making.

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This situation represents divergent thinking where the executive is exploring and generating new ideas to increase sales of ballpoint pens among young people.

An Executive Was Trying to Think of Ways to Increase