Question 1

Creative people thrive in an uncertain environment and find it exhilarating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The four phases of the creative process are knowledge accumulation, incubation, ideas, and evaluation and implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Many inventions and innovations are a result of inventors seeing new and different relationships among objects, processes, materials, technologies, and people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Innovation is the specific function of entrepreneurship. 
B) Innovation is the process by which entrepreneurs consume marketable ideas. 
C) Innovation does not involve change. 
D) Innovation is the government's responsibility. 
A) Innovation is the specific function of entrepreneurship. 
B) Innovation is the process by which entrepreneurs consume marketable ideas. 
C) Innovation does not involve change. 
D) Innovation is the government's responsibility.

Question 5

The idea experience phase of creativity is also referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A) eureka factor. 
B) big bang theory. 
C) wow theory. 
D) light bulb going on. 
A) eureka factor. 
B) big bang theory. 
C) wow theory. 
D) light bulb going on.

Question 6

Overnight package delivery is illustrative of which of the following sources of innovation?

Accepted Answer

A) incongruities 
B) unexpected occurrences 
C) process needs 
D) change in perception 
A) incongruities 
B) unexpected occurrences 
C) process needs 
D) change in perception

Question 7

Background or knowledge accumulation is the second phase of the creative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for logical and analytical skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The right-hemisphere skills include

Accepted Answer

A) reading ancient, medieval books on logic. 
B) using metaphors and analogies to describe things or people. 
C) using and working with a computer program. 
D) establishing timetables for your activities. 
A) reading ancient, medieval books on logic. 
B) using metaphors and analogies to describe things or people. 
C) using and working with a computer program. 
D) establishing timetables for your activities.

Question 10

In innovation through duplication, a product is simply copied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The phase of the creative process when the idea or solution the individual is seeking is discovered is the

Accepted Answer

A) background or knowledge accumulation. 
B) incubation process. 
C) idea experience. 
D) evaluation and implementation. 
A) background or knowledge accumulation. 
B) incubation process. 
C) idea experience. 
D) evaluation and implementation.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The right brain is more important in the creative process than the left brain. 
B) The left brain is more important in the creative process than the right brain. 
C) Both sides of the brain are important to the creative process. 
D) Motivation, not the brain, is the key to the creative process. 
A) The right brain is more important in the creative process than the left brain. 
B) The left brain is more important in the creative process than the right brain. 
C) Both sides of the brain are important to the creative process. 
D) Motivation, not the brain, is the key to the creative process.

Question 13

Which of the following are keys to understanding opportunity and its development for entrepreneurs?

Accepted Answer

A) creativity and capital 
B) logical processes and creativity 
C) background and knowledge 
D) incubation and experience 
A) creativity and capital 
B) logical processes and creativity 
C) background and knowledge 
D) incubation and experience

Question 14

Structured and focused chaos is necessary for creativity to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Successful entrepreneurs are able to identify and implement ideas that

Accepted Answer

A) are workable and that they have the skills to implement. 
B) will make money. 
C) are least feasible. 
D) will win instant approval from customers. 
A) are workable and that they have the skills to implement. 
B) will make money. 
C) are least feasible. 
D) will win instant approval from customers.

Question 16

Innovative activity should be regarded as heroic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Looking for different or unorthodox relationships among elements and people is one way to develop creativity. A person might develop this capacity by perceiving in a _____ mode.

Accepted Answer

A) relational 
B) restraining 
C) restructured 
D) retinal 
A) relational 
B) restraining 
C) restructured 
D) retinal

Question 18

People with muddling mind-sets exhibit all of the following habits except

Accepted Answer

A) either/or thinking. 
B) stereotyping. 
C) process thinking. 
D) security hunting. 
A) either/or thinking. 
B) stereotyping. 
C) process thinking. 
D) security hunting.

Question 19

A successful innovator concentrates on the process, not the customer or end user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following terms would be associated with the left hemisphere of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) nonrational 
B) nonverbal 
C) abstract 
D) imagining 
A) nonrational 
B) nonverbal 
C) abstract 
D) imagining

Creative people thrive in an uncertain environment and find it exhilarating.

The four phases of the creative process are knowledge accumulation, incubation, ideas, and evaluation and implementation.

Many inventions and innovations are a result of inventors seeing new and different relationships among objects, processes, materials, technologies, and people.

Which of the following statements is true?

The idea experience phase of creativity is also referred to as the

Overnight package delivery is illustrative of which of the following sources of innovation?

Background or knowledge accumulation is the second phase of the creative process.

The left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for logical and analytical skills.

The right-hemisphere skills include

In innovation through duplication, a product is simply copied.

The phase of the creative process when the idea or solution the individual is seeking is discovered is the

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following are keys to understanding opportunity and its development for entrepreneurs?

Structured and focused chaos is necessary for creativity to occur.

Successful entrepreneurs are able to identify and implement ideas that

Innovative activity should be regarded as heroic.

Looking for different or unorthodox relationships among elements and people is one way to develop creativity. A person might develop this capacity by perceiving in a _____ mode.

People with muddling mind-sets exhibit all of the following habits except

A successful innovator concentrates on the process, not the customer or end user.

Which of the following terms would be associated with the left hemisphere of the brain?

Entrepreneurship Evolutionary Development--Revolutionary Impact

The Entrepreneurial Mind-Set in Individuals: Cognition and Ethics

The Entrepreneurial Mind-Set in Organizations: Corporate Entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship and the Global Environment for Entrepreneurship

Assessment of Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Pathways to Entrepreneurial Ventures

Sources of Capital for Entrepreneurial Ventures

Legal Challenges for Entrepreneurial Ventures

Marketing Research for Entrepreneurial Ventures

Financial Preparation for Entrepreneurial Ventures

Developing an Effective Business Plan

Strategic Entrepreneurial Growth

Valuation of Entrepreneurial Ventures

Harvesting Entrepreneurial Ventures

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Exam 5: Innovation: the Creative Pursuit of Ideas

Creative people thrive in an uncertain environment and find it exhilarating.

The four phases of the creative process are knowledge accumulation, incubation, ideas, and evaluation and implementation.

Many inventions and innovations are a result of inventors seeing new and different relationships among objects, processes, materials, technologies, and people.

Which of the following statements is true?

The idea experience phase of creativity is also referred to as the

Overnight package delivery is illustrative of which of the following sources of innovation?

Background or knowledge accumulation is the second phase of the creative process.

The left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for logical and analytical skills.

The right-hemisphere skills include

In innovation through duplication, a product is simply copied.

The phase of the creative process when the idea or solution the individual is seeking is discovered is the

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following are keys to understanding opportunity and its development for entrepreneurs?

Structured and focused chaos is necessary for creativity to occur.

Successful entrepreneurs are able to identify and implement ideas that

Innovative activity should be regarded as heroic.

Looking for different or unorthodox relationships among elements and people is one way to develop creativity. A person might develop this capacity by perceiving in a _____ mode.

People with muddling mind-sets exhibit all of the following habits except

A successful innovator concentrates on the process, not the customer or end user.

Which of the following terms would be associated with the left hemisphere of the brain?

Entrepreneurship Evolutionary Development--Revolutionary Impact

The Entrepreneurial Mind-Set in Individuals: Cognition and Ethics

The Entrepreneurial Mind-Set in Organizations: Corporate Entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship and the Global Environment for Entrepreneurship

Assessment of Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Pathways to Entrepreneurial Ventures

Sources of Capital for Entrepreneurial Ventures

Legal Challenges for Entrepreneurial Ventures

Marketing Research for Entrepreneurial Ventures

Financial Preparation for Entrepreneurial Ventures

Developing an Effective Business Plan

Strategic Entrepreneurial Growth

Valuation of Entrepreneurial Ventures

Harvesting Entrepreneurial Ventures

Filters