To help you prepare for class, perform the activities outlined in this section. Performing these activities will help you significantly enhance your classroom performance.
On page 484, this appendix opens by presenting a target management skill along with a list of related objectives outlining knowledge and understanding that you should aim to acquire related to that skill. Review this target skill and the list of objectives to make sure that you’ve acquired all pertinent information within the appendix. If you do not feel that you’ve reached a particular objective(s), study related appendix coverage until you do.
Understanding the following key terms is critical to your preparing for class. Define each of these terms. Refer to the page(s) referenced after a term to check your definition or to gain further insight regarding the term.
This section comprises activities that will further sharpen your understanding of management concepts. Answer essay questions as completely as possible.
A3.1. Define and describe the relationships among expertise, creative thinking skills, motivation, and creativity.
A3.2. Explain the differences between creativity and inno-vation.
A3.3. Describe the five steps of the innovation process.