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WorksheetsPM 127 Product Development : Entre 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
All existing goods and services began with a(n)
a. idea
b. solution
c. target market
d. financial investment
Which of the following factors have resulted in a greater focus on new product ideas:
a. Less competition and shorter product life cycles
b. More competition and longer product life cycles
c. Less competition and longer product life cycles
d. More competition and shorter product life cycles
The creative-thinking process often involves the use of different methods that
make connections between two unrelated things.
reflect a set of clear policies and procedures.
eliminate the need for rational-thinking processes.
instill the subconscious mind with clear thoughts.
What tools are needed when using the forced analogies method of creative thinking?
a. Syntax and antonyms
b. Metaphors and similes
c. Allegories and syntax
d. Metaphors and antonyms
Marketable goods and services are often developed because an existing problem needs to be
a. protected
b. solved
c. provoked
d. created
The primary goal during the brainstorming process is to
a. rate each idea in relation to one another
b. analyze each idea as it is presented
c. come up with as many ideas as possible
d. come up with a set number of ideas within a certain time
The internet has replaced traditional newspapers as the primary source of news and information for many people. Internet news sites are an example of
a. lateral thinking
b. programmed thinking
c. complementary goods
d. substitute goods
What type of thinking involves approaching an issue from new, illogical directions and using illogical methods to develop new ideas?
a. Lateral
b. Morphological
c. Forced
d. Programmed
Which of the following guidelines must be followed when using the relay brainstorming creative-thinking method:
a. You can only use relay brainstorming alone
b. You cannot compete against others
c. You can respond in any order
d. You cannot help your teammates
Some business professionals are reluctant to generate new product ideas because they
a. are lateral thinkers
b. think outside the box
c. are afraid of risk
d. like to explore
Which of the following creative-thinking methods generates ideas by writing a phrase on paper and making associations with the phrase:
a. Mind mapping
b. Unconscious problem-solving
c. Metaphorical synectics
d. Situational analysis
Which creative-thinking method involves using words such as who, how, would, and should to develop original questions to ask about a product opportunity?
a. Mind mapping
b. Free association
c. Forced questioning
d. Brainstorming
Many small business owners channel their __________ into successful new products.
a. work orders
b. authority
c. weaknesses
d. strengths
To learn what customers need and want, marketers are very
a. closed-minded
b. observant
c. enthusiastic
d. formal
Sandy and members of her team took turns randomly sketching and doodling on a piece of paper. Now, they are studying the doodles, trying to identify the shapes that they see, and determining how the shapes can be related to a particular product opportunity. Sandy and her team are using the __________ creative-thinking technique.
a. synectics
b. free association
c. starbursting
d. braindrawing
Gwen is a very logical and analytical person who likes to develop new ideas using structured, organized techniques. Based on this information, Gwen is most likely to prefer __________ thinking ideation methods.
a. lateral
b. programmed
c. philosophical
d. artistic
Criticism typically __________ creativity.
a. encourages
b. reduces
c. revitalizes
d. equals
Armani is listing the attributes of a particular product and then combining these attributes in different ways to create new products. What creative-thinking technique is Armani using?
a. Morphological analysis
b. Attribute listing
c. Free association
d. Relay brainstorming
As a result of increased interest in health and fitness, businesses have developed many new goods and services, including wearable fitness trackers and a diverse range of workout classes. This is an example of businesses developing new products in response to
a. touchpoints
b. elasticity
c. a trend
d. an opinion
Which of the following are most likely to be complementary products:
a. Books and iPads
b. Sweaters and sweatshirts
c. Silverware and dishes
d. Flashlights and lamps
