MHR 523 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Nominal Group Technique, Chester Barnard, Alternative 3
30 Jan 2015
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Creativity: ability to discern new relationships, examine subjects from new perspectives and to form new concepts from existing notions. Big c big breakthrough; have to create something big to satisfy their heart. Individual and organizational influences on creativity at work. Depends upon a number of complex individual and organizational factors. Divergent thinking: an individual"s ability to generate several potential solutions to a problem. Dreams cognitive processes creative thinking. Personality factors (intellectual/artistic values/breadth of interests/high energy/need of achievement/independence of judgement/intuition/self-confidence/creative self-image. Tolerance of ambiguity/intrinsic motivation/risk taking/desire for recognition creativity. Individuals make decision cognitive representational gaps and cause problems shared understanding; translate each other"s knowledge. Right side centre for creative functions/intuition (more creative) Be brain-lateralized able to use both sides of your brain equally. To develop right side ask what if questions/engage in play/follow your intuition. To develop left side set goals/work to attain these goals. Managers require both sides of the brain. Depend on individual factors; can be fostered by organizations.
