Question 1

Multiunit organizations sometimes enhance creativity by:

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A)   sharing ideas across divisions.
B)   preventing ideas from moving from one unit to another.
C)   centralizing all new-product development decisions.
D)   promoting convergent thinking.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The last step in the creative process is verification and application.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the context of innovation, Procter and Gamble is noted for:

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A)   training managers in thinking about product design.
B)   centralizing idea generation in a corporate laboratory.
C)   relying on focus groups for new product ideas.
D)   hiring CEOs capable of dreaming about new product ideas.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

When coming up with a creative idea,

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A)   it is best to apply the first idea that comes to mind.
B)   the best idea usually arrives at the end of the work day.
C)   it is better to borrow an idea than attempt an original one.
D)   a person needs to try a large number of ideas.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

Brainstorming is often condemned as being _____.

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A)   biased
B)   superficial
C)   unproductive
D)   time consumingE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which one of the following would not be considered a managerial practice that enhances creativity?

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A)   Prescribing the best method for arriving at a creative solution
B)   Giving workers assignments that stretch their intellectual capability
C)   Supplying groups with the time and money they need to accomplish the task
D)   Designing work groups with a diversity of backgrounds and perspectivesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Seeing opportunities is an important part of entrepreneurial leadership.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An intellectual characteristic of creative people is that they:

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A)   are extraordinarily brilliant.
B)   maintain a curiosity for information only their field of expertise.
C)   tune out the feelings of other people.
D)   maintain a youthful curiosity throughout their lives.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Abraham, the manager of the development team in a software firm, is entrusted with the task of coming up with a creative idea for the company's next new product. Abraham consults people from other teams such as marketing, testing, and customer support for inputs and suggestions that could result in a unique and creative idea. In order to improve his creative thinking, Abraham is playing the role of a(n)  _____.

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A)   lawyer
B)   explorer
C)   judge
D)   artistE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

A business example of thinking outside the box is:

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A)   people of all ages might respond to advertising.
B)   sidewalks can be made out of rubber rather than cement.
C)   the market potential for human health insurance is very high.
D)   car-wash customers might also want the car to be waxed.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Distaste for the task is associated with high creativity because the worker works rapidly to find a solution to the distasteful problem.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Part of the artist role in becoming more creative is to stretch one's imagination.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Loose-tight leadership in relation to creativity refers to:

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A)   alternating between encouragement and punishment.
B)   granting space for exploring creative ideas, yet finally choosing one idea.
C)   alternating between laissez-faire leadership and autocratic leadership.
D)   spending freely on some projects and cutting costs on others.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Canon Inc. has found that a key to creating new products is for:

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A)   the distinction between production and development to be eliminated.
B)   production groups to report to the product development group.
C)   the production team to work physically close to product developers.
D)   the production team to be physically far removed from product developers.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

A particularly robust strategy for enhancing creativity in an organization is to:

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A)   promote convergent thinking among employees .
B)   provide limited flexibility for generating ideas.
C)   discourage risk taking.
D)   hire people who are already creative.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

A creative idea is considered to be innovative when the idea:

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A)   receives a patent.
B)   is put into action.
C)   is novel.
D)   earns a profit.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

A method of managing creative workers is to _____.

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A)   emphasize autocratic leadership
B)   have a high degree of structure
C)   give them flexibility
D)   discourage risk takingE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Christian takes over as the managing director of a company producing automotive components. He observes that all the employees look at standard ways of solving problems and developing new products. Creativity is extremely limited. Christian plans to promote creative thinking among the employees of the company. What are the methods that can be used by Christian to enhance creativity in the organization?

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Question 19

Of the following leadership practices, the least likely to enhance innovation is:

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A)   the pursuit of constant innovation.
B)   to take risks and encourage risk taking.
C)   to acquire innovative companies.
D)   to encourage innovation for its own sake.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

Business leaders rarely use brainstorming because the technique is mostly geared toward relatively minor ideas like choosing a slogan for a safety campaign.

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A) True 
 B)False

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