Innovation & Creativity

Question 1

Where can creative ideas come from?

Answer 1

Everyday happenings.

Question 2

Who can come up with a new idea or new use for a product?

Answer 2

Anyone

Question 3

One way to generate an entrepreneurial opportunity is find things that _____ you and find a solution.

Answer 3

Bug/Annoy

Question 4

Can innovation and creativity be taught and/or learned?

Answer 4

Yes it can.

Question 5

Categorize the following…“What if we do the opposite?”…Inhibits or Spurs Creativity

Answer 5

Spurs

Question 6

Categorize the following…“We’ve done alright so far”…Inhibits or Spurs Creativity

Answer 6

Inhibits

Question 7

Categorize the following…“Can we combine ideas?”…Inhibits or Spurs Creativity

Answer 7

Spurs

Question 8

Categorize the following…“Can we make something else out of it?”…Inhibits or Spurs Creativity

Answer 8

Spurs

Question 9

Categorize the following…“Are you kidding?”…Inhibits or Spurs Creativity

Answer 9

Inhibits

Question 10

Categorize the following…“It’s not in the budget”…Inhibits or Spurs Creativity

Answer 10

Inhibits

Question 11

Categorize the following…“Is there another way to do it?”…Inhibits or Spurs Creativity

Answer 11

Spurs

Question 12

Name eight barriers to creativity.

Answer 12

Thinking there is only "one" answer
Thinking logically
Following the "rules"
Being practical (a safety crutch)
Becoming specialized
Avoiding uncertainty
Fearing mistakes/failure
Believing you are not creative

Question 13

Categorize the following…“We’ve never done anything like that before”…Inhibits or Spurs Creativity

Answer 13

Inhibits

Question 14

How can mind puzzles/wuzzlers help encourage creative thinking?

Answer 14

Helps you learn to think out-of-the-box.

Question 15

Name two advantages of Eco lips having a single product focus.

Answer 15

Allows them to pay attention to details such as getting athletes to endorse their product and making it organic. Make the best possible product like it on the market.

Question 16

Name two disadvantages of Eco lips having a single product focus.

Answer 16

Only one product…limiting company capabilities.

Product might not be successful…then what?

Question 17

How did Eco lips overcome the barrier of becoming specialized?

Answer 17

They turned their narrow focus into an advantage such as organic and great for athletes. Zeroed in on being a healthy lip product.

Question 18

What was Eco lips creative twist to their product?

Answer 18

Organic and unique flavors

Question 19

Explain how “unexpected occurrences” could spur an innovation entrepreneurial idea.

Answer 19

An unexpected occurrence may open an opportunity for brainstorming a product/service that would fulfill a need.

Question 20

Explain how “demographic changes” could spur an innovation entrepreneurial idea.

Answer 20

If the people change in an area, let’s say to more hispanic in nationality, then they may be more opportunities for mexican restaurants, stores or products to develop.

Question 21

What talent, hobby, or interest do you have that you could turn into a business opportunity? (example: Car detailing business or cake decorating business)

Answer 21

Answers will vary.

Question 22

What type of innovation is McDonalds franchises? (Invention, Duplication, Extension or Synthesis)

Answer 22

Duplication

Question 23

What type of innovation is Microwave and vacuum cleaner? (Invention, Duplication, Extension or Synthesis)

Answer 23

Invention

Question 24

What type of innovation is Sprite when used to preserve Apples? (Invention, Duplication, Extension or Synthesis)

Answer 24

Extension

Question 25

What type of innovation is Cell Phone when used for a camera, email, mp3 player, gps, etc.? (Invention, Duplication, Extension or Synthesis)

Answer 25

Synthesis

Question 26

If you were given hundreds of used jeans, what could you produce from them other than a pair of jeans?

Answer 26

Answers may vary.