CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING

Creative Problem Solving

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Contents

1 Introduction1

2 Creativity1

4 Cognition2

5 Reflections2

6 Business Problem3

7 Techniques Used3

7.1 5-Whys Technique3

7.2 Superheroes Technique (Role Playing)3

8 Major Creative Problem Solving Techniques4

9 Reflections on Techniques for the Achievement of Business Ethics4

9.1 5-Whys Technique4

9.2 Superheroes Technique for the Achievement of Business Ethics6

10 Conclusions and Recommendations9

References10

Creative Problem Solving

1 Introduction

In this report we would highlight the importance of creativity in problem solving and in achievement of business ethics in an organization. Business problem solving is not an easy task. Often businesses are faced with intricate problems that need to be solved by taking deliberate measures. These painstaking efforts typically require that the business managers engage in various creative problem solving techniques. These problem solving techniques could be either structured or unstructured. The life of businessmen and managers is faced with many business problems that arise every day. Then, they have to deal with these problems. Most often it is better solving the problem through a concerted effort rather than alone. Then, the business managers will organize to solve these problems in teams. These teams provide the synergy that is required to solve these problems. Such techniques emphasize the use of ideas and their generation to reach at conclusions.

2 Creativity

The element of creativity is vital to all inventions and originations. Creativity refers to “any new idea, proposition, product or solution which holds application and value (Greenberg, 1993, pp. 221). The element of creativity is vital to the decision making process as well. A creative approach allows people to adopt different strategies to solve problems.

The Creative Problem Solving method is widely used to solve a number of complex issues in business. The concept of creative problem solving allows people to deal with business issues in their professional lives. The Creative Problem Solving follows a structured process, but could be amended for specific needs. The problem is broken down in steps and each step should be solved before moving on to the other (McMurray, 2007, pp. 249).

3 Reflections

Decision making is supposed to be a vital component in everyday business. Employees and executives have to make a number of decisions every day. The decision could be easier to make or could be complex. The vital element of creativity should be followed for problem solving. Incorporation of new ideas and using elements which have not been used before could assist in adequate problem solving.

Creativity also follows a set pattern for problem solving. In modern business, managers should be creative in approaching complex problematic issues. By breaking down each step, the tasks could also be divided and by a decent interpretation the problem could be solved accordingly.

4 Cognition

Cognition is vital for the normal functioning of human beings. Cognition refers to the “mental processes” in the human mind (Coren, 1999, pp. 9). The cognition of a person could be structured or unstructured i.e. the thought flow could follow a set pattern or could be abstract. The cognition includes a variety of mental processes such as problem solving, language, reasoning, attention and decision ...