5.3

Question 1

act of insight

Answer 1

the “eureka moment”, a sudden image of a potential solution is formed in the mind, usually after a period of thinking about a problem

Question 2

adaptation

Answer 2

solution to a problem in one field is adapted for solving a problem in another field

Question 3

how to foster act of insight

Answer 3

exposure to new ideas

develop culture of contemplation

creative thinking exercises

Question 4

technology transfer

Answer 4

technological advances that form the basis of new designs may be applied to the development of different types of products

Question 5

analogy

Answer 5

idea from one context is used to stimulate ideas for solving a problem in another context

Question 6

chance

Answer 6

unexpected discovery leads to a new idea

Question 7

technology push

Answer 7

scientific research leads to advances in technology that underpin new ideas

Question 8

market pull

Answer 8

new idea is needed as a result of demand from the marketplace

Question 9

list innovation strategies

Answer 9

act of insight
adaptation
technology transfer
analogy
chance