Serendipity Is a Word That Is Often Used When Discussing

question 33

Multiple Choice

Serendipity is a word that is often used when discussing creativity, innovation, discovery, happenstance and entrepreneurship. It normally stands for:

• A) unintentional discoveries and happy surprises
• B) the fact that all is calm, clear and peaceful
• C) the fact that creativity is found in a group setting rather than on an individual level
• D) the fact that creativity is a deeply rooted skill one has from birth
• E) the ability to stumble upon solutions and find what one is looking for

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