Term 3 - Topic 3.1

Question 1

Define : Creative Thinking

Answer 1

• New, different way of thinking
• Could be risky

Question 2

Give another word for “Creative Thinking”

Answer 2

Lateral

Question 3

Define : Sustainable

Answer 3

• Run business in a ‘green’ way
• minimal effect on the environment

Question 4

Define : Research

Answer 4

Gather information on something specific (product/issue)

Question 5

Define : Problem solving

Answer 5

Process to find solutions to difficult problems

Question 6

Define : Indigenous knowledge (IK)

Answer 6

Knowledge unique to a culture or society

Question 7

Define : Conventional ideas

Answer 7

Ideas generally accepted by people

Question 8

Define : Unconventional ideas

Answer 8

Out-of-the-box thinking …. can be risky …. very creative thinking

Question 9

PROBLEM SOLVING involves the following:

Answer 9

• analysing the problem
• may/may not involve making a decision
• involves a GROUP
• Asks: WHY and HOW

Question 10

DECISION MAKING involves the following:

Answer 10

• makes a judgement & choose an option
• may/may not involve a problem
• involves ONE person
• Asks: WHO, WHAT, WHERE & WHEN

Question 11

Explain the PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS

Answer 11

1) IDENTIFY the problem
2) DEFINE the problem
3) FORMULATE a strategy
4) IMPLEMENT the strategy
5) ALLOCATE resources
6) MONITOR & EVALUATE the strategy and
process

Question 12

Explain the DECISION MAKING process

Answer 12

1) OUTLINE what needs to be decided on
2) IDENTIFY the needs
3) DECIDE the best solution
4) IMPLEMENT the solution
5) MANAGE consequences

Question 13

Name a few problem-solving TECHNIQUES

Answer 13

*Force field analysis
*Empty chair techniques
*Dephi technique
*Nominal group technique
*Brainstorming
*Forced combinations
*SCAMPER process
*Mind mapping