Introduction
Amy-Leigh Arries
Student number: 218093071
"Creative thinking and problem solving is looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something different"
WHAT IS CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING ?
Creative thinking :
- Creative thinking refers to thinking differently and looking at something in a new way.
- Creative thinking is about approaching a thought/idea/problem/situation in a new and interesting way.
- It is a process of putting facts/concepts/principles together in new and original ways.
- Businesses need to solve their problems efficiently to find creative solutions to problems
Problem solving :
- It is a clear process to follow whenever a problem needs to be solved.
- A process of finding the correct strategy to respond to a problem.
- Problem solving involves analytical and creative skills.
NOTE: In this lesson you will learn how to think creatively and learn how to analyze and solve problems correctly.
Use the following link to give you a basic introduction to todays lesson :
Task
Click on the following links and watch the videos to assist you in completing your assigned task on creative thinking and problem solving :
Question 1
Read the scenario in the table below and answer the question that follow.
| Jorden Clothing Manufacturers (JCM) is experiencing low productivity. In order to be competitive, they must address this problem proactively and creatively, before it impacts negatively on their profitability. |
Instruction : As a consultant to Jorden Clothing Manufacturers, you strongly believe that the challenges facing JCM can be overcome. In a well-balanced report, justify how this can be done by answering the following questions:
1.1 Explain the role of creative thinking in solving complex business problems.
1.2 Name steps that JCM management can take to address the above challenges.
NB: Your report should consist of a Introduction, Body and Conclusion.
Process
STEP 1 :
Read through the introduction content and try to get an understanding of the topic at hand.
Click on the link provided below the introduction content and watch the video to gain more knowledge on the topic "Creative thinking and problem solving".
STEP 2:
Go to your "Task" section and follow the instructions given.
You need to watch the videos provided to assist you in completing your task.
STEP 3 :
Before completing the task, click on the "Evaluation" section to see how your task will be marked/evaluated.
Complete the task, keeping in mind that it needs to follow a specific structure. (Use the evaluation table as your guide)
STEP 4 :
Once you have completed your task, please submit it to the email address given. (arriesamyleigh026@gmail.com)
After completion, read through the conclusion and watch the video which sums up the lesson.
Evaluation
Use the table below to guide you when completing your task:
I will use this table to evaluate your completed task.
| 5-4 | 3-2 | 1-0 | |
| Introduction | Clearly introduces topic. Is suitable for discussion | Topic is introduced to a certain extent. | Introduction is not clear, does not relate to topic. |
| Body | Answers questions to the best of their ability. Provides detailed and quality answers. Shows understanding of question and applies knowledge learnt. | Adequately answers question. Shows some understanding of questions. | Questions answered incorrectly or not at all. Does not show understanding of question at all. |
| Conclusion | Provides a valid and accurate conclusion which suits the report. | Conclusion is suitable for report. | Does not have a conclusion. Conclusion not suitable. |
| Structure | Follows correct structure. Has intro, body, conclusion. Answers all questions. | Shows some sort of structure. Answers questions. | Report shows no structure, questions not answered correctly. |
Conclusion
In this lesson we have identified the importance of creative thinking and problem solving.
You have now gotten an idea on how to solve a problem. Those 7 steps in solving a problem does not just relate to business studies, but both you and I can apply it in our daily lives.
We will look further into creative thinking and problem solving in our next lesson where will look at creative thinking techniques.
Click on the link below , watch the video on creative thinking techniques in preperation for our next session.
Credits
You can use the following link to expand your knowledge on todays topic.
Teacher Page
Creative thinking and problem solving is not only dealt with in Business Studies. We need to apply this in our daily lives. All of us need to think critically and creatively and we need to know how to solve problems when we are faced with challenges.
The aims of this lesson was to help learners solve problems in the correct manner.