A340_D2 Strategic Thinking and Innovation Week 2 Quiz Results

Question 1

5 / 5 pts

NASA followed 1600 children for 20 years assessing their creativity levels. What was the percentage of creativity at 2 years old; and what was their percentage at 15?

92;25

85;30

Correct!

98;12

98;1

2:90

Question 2

0 / 5 pts

In Soho London in 1854, "detectives" found that the solution to the London cholera epidemic was found in the bacteria discovered in this famous neighborhood's drinking water/well supply. The detectives used a "mapping process" to determine what was the cause of the epidemic. This process became the science of __________.

entomology

cognitive psychology

Correct Answer

epidemiology

anthropology

You Answered

mapping

epidemiology

Question 3

6 / 6 pts

According to your text, Strategic Thinking falls between three major components. Choose those three components from the list (Pick 3).

intellegence/IQ

Correct!

game

creativity

strategy

Correct!

thinking

competition

Correct!

cognitive

relationships

innovation

education

Question 4

5 / 5 pts

The specific reason/problem why the buildings in Chicago were lifted-up in the 1850s was because: ________________. (clearly describe the problem Chicago had in a few words that resulted in the solution of lifting buildings up) Yes we know this is about installing sewage systems, so that is not what I'm after here.

You Answered

Correct Answers

the topography was too flat

the topography of Chicago was flat and did not allow for the draining of waste

Question 5

5 / 5 pts

According to the information in the Discussion Question and video about Joy Mangano, how many "Huggable Hangers" has she sold?

100,000,000

250,000,000

Correct!

700,000,000

1,000,000,000

0 - The Huggable Hanger is not her product

Question 6

0 / 5 pts

Strategic Thinking is a combination of innovation, strategic planning and operational planning?

You Answered

True

Correct Answer

False

Question 7

5 / 5 pts

Who was the renowned engineer responsible for solving the sewer problems in Chicago.

John Snow

John Leo

Correct!

Ellis Chesbrough

Richard Daly

Richard Doll

Ellis Chesbrough

Question 8

6 / 6 pts

Dr Haney discussed five main differences between between Strategic Planning and Strategic Thinking. List two of these and explain which belongs to Strategic Planning and which to Strategic Thinking.

Your Answer:

Strategic Planning is usually a once a year activity and a structured planning process executed usually by senior executives. It may include discussion about innovation but linked to budgeting.

Strategic Thinking is day to day mindest, produces long term impacts, and focused on innovation and improving the way employees work.

Question 9

5 / 5 pts

What chemical was unknowingly put in a New Jersey city's water supply in the early 1900s to kill harmful bacteria?

Correct!

Correct Answers

chlorine

Chlorine

Chlorine

Question 10

0 / 5 pts

In 1847, doctors in Vienna, Austria were asked to ___________________ in order to cut down on the incidence of puerperal fever.

administer aspirin

wash the wound with alcohol

add cold compresses

Correct Answer

wash their hands

You Answered

cool the room down

wash their hands

Question 11

5 / 5 pts

According to Dr. Haney, all of the following are tactics/characteristics leading to strategic thinking EXCEPT

going beyond today's realities

balancing patience, time and value

questioning eveything

seeking multiple perspectives

Correct!

following current trends

Question 12

5 / 5 pts

In your text, Barry Richmond discusses several ways to move beyond checklist mentality thinking. List and describe one of these.

Your Answer:

One way is becoming the dynamic thinker. It involves recognizing patterns and trends that materialize over time rather than focusing on using on isolated factors, events, or circumstances.

UnansweredQuestion 13

0 / 6 pts

Around 1916, a woman shop owner in Oakland, California diluted an otherwise harmful chemical and began to package it in small bottles designed to be used inside people's homes. She was so convinced of its properties that she gave out free samples to all her shop customers, and whose actions created an entire new industry as a result of this product. What was this ubiquitous product's name?

You Answered

Correct Answers

clorox

Clorox

Clorox

UnansweredQuestion 14

0 / 5 pts

In his own innovation (The "Collapse-a-Straw"), what material did Dr. Haney use to make his new innovation?

You Answered

Correct Answers

silicone

Silicone

Silicone

UnansweredQuestion 15

0 / 5 pts

The "oscillot" is an innovation designed to do what?

Your Answer:

Keep your cat in your backyard so they don't get loose.

UnansweredQuestion 16

0 / 6 pts

Match the following to the best answer.

You Answered

Game Theory

Bottom of Form

manages competition and resistance

You Answered

Systems Thinking

expands options and broadens factors

You Answered

Cognitive Pyschology

manages biases and blind spots

You Answered

Trait Theory

defines charismatic leaders

You Answered

Cumulative constructionism

allows for "drilling" down

You Answered

Dynamic Thinking

recognizes patterns and trends

Other Incorrect Match Options:

• allocates time for creative processes

UnansweredQuestion 17

0 / 5 pts

The television show "Innovation Nation" is sponsored by what famous company?

Your Answer:

UnansweredQuestion 18

0 / 6 pts

Which one of the following innovations was NOT mentioned on the TV show "Innovation Nation" this week?

surfboards

quilts

Correct Answer

cells that cure cancer

new technology to build rope bridges

pet wheelchairs

cells that cure cancer

UnansweredQuestion 19

0 / 5 pts

After making his own innovation (The "Collapse-a-Straw"), Dr. Haney went to a restaurant and discovered that the restaurant is using the old-fashioned paper straws. That restaurant is:

Correct Answer

Ted's Montana Grill

Panara's

Johnny B's Beef and Brew

Bourbon Street Cafe

Atlanta Highway Fish Market

Outback Steakhouse

Ted's Montana Grill