You Are Asked to Come Up with New Ways to Clean

question 124

Multiple Choice

You are asked to come up with new ways to clean oil off a beach, so you look in the dictionary at randomly selected words, such as weed, rust, poor, magnify, foam, coal, and so on. You try to relate them to the problem and see what thoughts they trigger. You are

• A) seeking varied input to solve your problem.
• B) narrowing the parameters of your problem.
• C) distracting your focus, and this should be avoided.
• D) creating mental sets that will enhance your creativity.

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Definitions:

Cultural Agility

The capability to quickly, comfortably, and effectively work in different cultures and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Global Leaders

Individuals who lead across cultural, geographical, and political boundaries, often demonstrating high cultural intelligence and the ability to adapt to diverse environments.

Glass Cliff

A phenomenon where women or minority group members are more likely to be promoted to leadership positions during times of crisis or organizational instability, which may set them up for failure.

Leadership Positions

Roles or titles within an organization that entail guiding, directing, or influencing others.