Question 1

Leadership at Canon Inc. has found that to create new products quickly, it is best for the production team to be physically distant from product developers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sarah is a popular jewelry designer. In order to cater to the varying needs of her clients and to sustain her competitive advantage in the market, Sarah needs to produce innovative designs by being creative. What steps can Sarah take to enhance her creative thinking abilities?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A potential negative side effect of placing a heavy emphasis on innovation is that the company collects many ideas of limited value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a personality trait of a creative person?

Accepted Answer

A)   Self-confident
B)   Conformist
C)   Able to think divergently
D)   Highly intelligentE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 5

Estelle plans to present the science project assigned to her in a creative manner. She concentrates on finding ways to present her project. She comes up with possible solutions without evaluating them. Which step of the creative process is illustrated in the given scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)   Verification
B)   Incubation
C)   Immersion
D)   Problem recognitionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A worker has the experience of flow when he or she:

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A)   has a rapid succession of ideas.
B)   rapidly corrects personal mistakes.
C)   piggybacks on the ideas of others.
D)   is totally absorbed in the task at hand.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The problem-conquering solution flashes into the person's mind at an unexpected time in the insight step of the creative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

A common thread to creativity-enhancing exercises is that they require:

Accepted Answer

A)   people to solve a puzzle.
B)   convergent thinking.
C)   variations of brainstorming.
D)   flexible thinking.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

A recommended starting point in establishing a climate for creative thinking in an organization is to:

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A)   promote convergent thinking among employees .
B)   establish a vision and mission that includes creativity.
C)   have a highly structured organizational setup.
D)   discourage risk taking.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Milton, a manager, is forced to turn down an idea for a new product from Steven, one of his most creative team members because of financial limitations. In order to prevent Steven from feeling discouraged, Milton should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   give gentle feedback to Steven when turning down the idea
B)   recommend convergent thinking to improve Steven's creativity
C)   suggest that frequently used approaches to problems should be used
D)   encourage him to work toward a single solution for problemsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Work groups tend to be more creative when group members support each other, and the group is diverse in a number of ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A recommended strategy for finding a creative idea is to try a large number of ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

A cognitive characteristic of creative people is that they _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   are left-brain dominant.
B)   are able to think divergently
C)   do not have the ability to narrow the number of alternatives.
D)   do not extend their curiosity beyond their field of interest.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following examples shows the cognitive abilities of a creative person?

Accepted Answer

A)   Martin is able to think of several alternatives for a problem.
B)   Elisa focuses on a single solution for a given problem.
C)   Evan does not feel the need to get an approval from his colleagues for his ideas.
D)   Rachael is confident about her ideas and is open to criticism from her colleagues.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

A creative person within an organization is typically a conformist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following examples illustrates practices that enhance creativity?

Accepted Answer

A)   AB Inc. has a rigid organizational structure that inlcudes layers of approval, fixed office timings, and a large amount of paperwork for new projects.
B)   Nicholas and his colleagues think in a convergent manner to focus on a single and frequently used solution to problems.
C)   Eric, a team manager, encourages his team members to choose the best possible method for reaching a particular target.
D)   Tanya, a graphic designer for a popular magazine, looks to gain approval from her team mates for her innovative ideas rather than finding other alternatives.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

A dominant characteristic of creative workers is a passion for:

Accepted Answer

A)   their work.
B)   the rewards associated with creative work.
C)   working in teams.
D)   working in a large bureaucracy.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Daphne, a manager, provides her team members the freedom to generate new ideas for products. At the same time, she also ensures that an idea is chosen among the alternatives. Which of the following practices for enhancing creativity is shown in the given example?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pet-peeve technique
B)   Experience of flow
C)   Loose-tight leadership
D)   Autocratic leadershipE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Anthony works in the design team of a publishing company. He is not particular about obtaining approval from his team members for his creative design ideas. Hence, it can be observed from the given scenario that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   creative people focus on consensus
B)   creative people are generally nonconformists
C)   creative people focus on convergent thinking
D)   creative people are often frustratedE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Edward is a manager in a company that encourages creativity among its employees. An organizational environment suitable for creative thinking is established by the top management. Edward is in charge of one of the teams focusing on product innovation. How can Edward manage the team members effectively without hampering their creativity?

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