What does creativity in Eastern cultures focus on? A) ...

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What does creativity in Eastern cultures focus on?
 
  A) Analytical problem solving
  B) Uncovering enlightenment related to problems
  C) Creating solutions to novel problems
  D) Practical ways to solve problems

Question 2

Your boss remarks, The best way to foster innovation is to hold people accountable. What should you most likely remark?
 
  A) I disagree; holding people accountable will reduce the risk factor and therefore innovation will not come about.
  B) I agree.
  C) I agree partly. You should only hold people accountable when their ideas fail completely.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Analytical problem solving is by definition not creative. The correct answer is that Eastern cultures define creativity as uncovering enlightenment.
B) Correct. Finding solutions to novel problems is a western approach to creativity, while Eastern cultures define creativity as uncovering enlightenment or achieving self-actualization. Whether in the east or the west, creativity is viewed positively.
C) Incorrect. Finding solutions to novel problems is a western approach to creativity. The correct answer is that Eastern cultures define creativity as uncovering enlightenment. Whether in the east or the west, creativity is viewed positively.
D) Incorrect. This is a western approach to problem solving generally. The correct answer is that eastern cultures define creativity as uncovering enlightenment.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Accountability (as part of the monitor and prod strategy) is a necessary and helpful motivator that can encourage creative thought. The other two strategies mentioned in the text are Reward multiple roles and Pull people apart, put people together.
B) Correct. Accountability (as part of the monitor and prod strategy) is a necessary and helpful motivator that can encourage creative thought. The other two strategies mentioned in the text are Reward multiple roles and Pull people apart, put people together.
C) Incorrect. Accountability (as part of the monitor and prod strategy) is a necessary and helpful motivator that can encourage creative thought. The other two strategies mentioned in the text are Reward multiple roles and Pull people apart, put people together.