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Problem solving techniques

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A cycle used to solve problems

a)

PDCA

b)

PCDA

c)

PPAC

d)

PDCC

2.

Routine thinking is __________ while creative thinking is ____________

a)

thinking inside the box

b)

thinking outside the box

c)

thinking that causes problems

d)

thinking for management

3.

When people get together to solve problems with as many ideas as possible.

(a)  

4.

Practicality is a

a)

mental block to creativity

b)

way to encourage creative thinking

c)

harder way to think creatively

d)

responsibility of a creative thinker

5.

A complex problem that uses experts is the

a)

Force field analysis

b)

Delphi technique

c)

Empty chair technique

d)

PDCA mode

6.

The Delphi technique uses: (select more than one)

a)

Experts

b)

Questionnaires

c)

Reports

d)

Pros and cons

7.

A problem solving technique where the forces for and against change are rated and debated

a)

Force field analysis

b)

Delphi technique

c)

Pros and cons technique

d)

Kurt Lewin’s 3 step process

8.

A technique where you break the bigger problem down into smaller problems is known as the:

a)

divide and conquer technique

b)

break it down technique

c)

the Caesar approach

d)

nominal group technique

9.

The nominal group technique brings everybody and their ideas together without making anyone uncomfortable. Why would you want people to be comfortable?

a)

People who are comfortable can speak their mind

b)

When a staff member is shut down by their colleagues, they don’t want to contribute again

c)

When staff are included in decision making, they feel more included and are more productive

d)

All of the above

10.

Working with others is always easy

a)

True

b)

False