Exam 7: Decision Making and Creativity

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The textbook describes several characteristics of creative people.Students need to discuss any three of these:
Intellectual abilities.Students might identify this general category, but they should discuss one or more of the three specific intellectual abilities characteristic of creative people.First, creative people have synthetic intelligence by recognizing the significance of small bits of information and are able to connect them in ways that no one else could imagine.Second, creative people use their analytic intelligence - their IQ - to evaluate the potential usefulness of their ideas.Third, creative people have practical ability.They can see how their ideas can be applied in the real world.
Relevant knowledge and experience.Employees are more creative when they possess a good foundation of knowledge and experience on the subject.Some students might also note that lengthy experience isn't always an asset in creativity because it creates mental models that block alternative ways of seeing the environment.
Motivation and persistence.Creative people have a high need for achievement and at least a moderate degree of self-confidence.These characteristics make them persistent in their efforts.
Inventive thinking style.Although this is discussed as one characteristic, students might identify specific elements of this as different characteristics.Creative people think in novel ways rather than following set patterns.They take a broad view of problems, don't like to abide by rules or status and are less concerned about social approval of their actions.Creative people are risk-takers.They are not bothered about working with ambiguous information or issues and are willing to take the chance of making mistakes.