Business Gr 11 P2

Question 1

Meaning of creative thinking

Answer 1

• Refers to thinking differently and looking at something in a new way
• it is about approaching a situation in a new and interesting way

Question 2

Problem solving

Answer 2

• Problem solving is the process of studying a situation to find ways to bring about change
• involves collecting facts that include problem finding and problem solving
• Alternative solutions should also be generated and evaluated in response to problems

Question 3

Delphi technique and process

Answer 3

Method of gathering information through a panel of experts on a specific topic

PROCESS
- select a panel of experts in a specific area
- A questionnaire is set about the topic and given to panel
- Responses are summarised and a 2nd questionnaire is is drawn up
- This can continue until most of the panel agree on questions

Question 4

Force field technique

Answer 4

• Helps to analyse all forces impacting on change and to weigh up the pros and cons in scientific way.

process

-Count them up and make the decision
-Analyse the restraining forces and how to address them.
-Write in a sentence what you have decided to do, change or not
- List the forces for and against change

Question 6

Definition of brainstorming

Answer 6

Promotes creative thinking and creative problem solving by encouraging ideas with no discrimination

Question 7

Definition of Nominal group

Answer 7

Participants generate ideas to solve a problem

Question 8

Advantages of working with others

Answer 8

• working together is encouraged to produce greater results
• The workload decreases because everyone shares the problem and their experiences
• There are different perspectives to be considered because it could be difficult to be creative and innovative on your own

Question 9

Difference between routine and creative thinking

Answer 9

Routine

• It is where consistent, normal thinking is applied to a specific situation.
• Doing things in the same way will lead to the same results because past decisions are used to solve current problems.
• No new ideas or thought patterns are generated.

Creative thinking

• The focus is on being creative, using one’s imagination, insight, art, and music awareness to find solutions to unique challenges.
• This process is used to come up with new ideas to solve problems in a way that is unusual and different from how things had been done before.
• This results in exploring innovative ideas and different ways of doing things in order to obtain better results.

Question 10

Difference between conventional and non conventional solutions

Answer 10

Conventional

• These are solutions that are believed and followed by everyone.
• These solutions are what most people expect and they appear to be normal.

Non conventional

• Non-conventional solutions are solutions that are not created as part of the norm, and which do not follow what is generally done or believed in.
• These solutions are creative and unique and are usually a result of creative thinking.