A Person Starts from One Point and Comes Up with Many

question 69

Multiple Choice

A person starts from one point and comes up with many different ideas or possibilities based on that point. The person is engaging in __________ thinking.

• A) functional
• B) circular
• C) convergent
• D) divergent

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Definitions:

Vertical Integration

A strategy where a company acquires or merges with other companies at different stages of production or distribution within the same industry.

Keiretsu

A Japanese term that describes suppliers who become part of a company coalition.

Japanese Manufacturers

Companies based in Japan known for their emphasis on quality, innovation, and efficient production techniques, often within the automobile and electronics industries.

Local Optimization

A process of optimizing a specific area or department within an organization without necessarily considering its impact on the whole system.