...Mental Process Paper LaToya Cherry-Lopez OI/361 April 8, 2013 Kenneth Ferguson The four styles of creative thinking are instruments that many uses to help make decisions easier. These decisions focus on life experiences, education, environment, beliefs, and other people thoughts. The four styles of creative intelligence are intuition, innovation, imagination, and inspiration. These four styles are instruments of organizations that are use to create a business and make it different from their competitors. An organization is created with a desire to start a business, goals they want to accomplish, wealth, and some organizations focus on making a difference in their community. The four styles of intelligence is the force behind implementing the plan and following through to success. The intuitive style focuses on experiences and events that occurred. Some managers use the intuitive style to avoid the same mistakes and issues within the organization. The intuitive style is a useful tool for quality control. If there are frequent issues within an organization is essential to learn from past and avoid making the same mistakes and occurring issues. When the same mistakes and issues occur often this behavior can have a negative effect on customers and employees. Applying intuition when necessary can have a positive effect on many organizations. Innovation focuses facts and data. Organizations use innovation to help determine decisions, goals, and plans...
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...OI 361 Entire Course Purchase here http://homeworkonestop.com/OI%20361/oi-361-entire-course Product Description OI 361 Weeks 1-5 All DQ’s OI 361 Week 1 Individual Assignment Definitions Paper OI 361 Week 2 Individual Assignment Organizational Impact Paper OI 361 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Benefits and Drivers Proposal OI 361 Week 3 Individual Assignment – Mental Models and Mindsets Paper OI 361 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment – Strategy, Process, Product, and Services Paper OI 361 Week 4 Individual Assignment Case Study Creative Thinkers Outline Paper and Presentation OI 361 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment – Mental Models and Mindsets Paper OI 361 Week 5 Individual Assignment – Organizational Transformation Q&A OI 361 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment – Innovation Process Paper and Presentation OI 361 Entire Course Purchase here http://homeworkonestop.com/OI%20361/oi-361-entire-course Product Description OI 361 Weeks 1-5 All DQ’s OI 361 Week 1 Individual Assignment Definitions Paper OI 361 Week 2 Individual Assignment Organizational Impact Paper OI 361 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Benefits and Drivers Proposal OI 361 Week 3 Individual Assignment – Mental Models and Mindsets Paper OI 361 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment – Strategy, Process, Product, and Services Paper OI 361 Week 4 Individual Assignment Case Study Creative Thinkers Outline Paper and Presentation OI 361 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment – Mental Models and Mindsets...
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...Organizational Impact Paul Gemmati OI 361 November 20, 2014 Dr. Stephen Tvorik Organizational Impact Paper Innovation is important to any organization. Managerial positions significantly play an important role on innovation. Creativity, innovation, and design are three factors that should be considered by decision makers in any business. Innovation assists with maintaining leadership and maintaining long-term loyalty from consumers. Three organizations have been selected to show the importance of innovation within each industry. The three companies selected for the purposes of organizational impact are: Southwest Airlines, Motorola, and IBM Corporation, otherwise known as International Business Machines. Southwest Airlines The beginning of Southwest Airlines was in 1971, founders Rollin King and Herb Kelleher drew this idea upon a napkin. The idea was that of a triangle, which represented the three Texas cities they would service (AvStop.com). The company operated with very little funds at first, but that did not hinder them from reaching popularity. Some of the advancements made the airline popular were lower fares and outstanding safety record; also they were the first to offer frequent flyer miles program (2014). Southwest was innovative back then and still continued throughout the years. The idea was to keep their airlines in the forefront against all competitors throughout many years. One way was by purchasing jet fuel at a lower cost for future use; this was...
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...Definitions Paper Organizations are under a constant battle to survive. Maintaining a competitive advantage will help an organization with profitability and achieving long-term success. Innovation, creativity, and design are three processes used by organizations to maintain a competitive advantage. Innovation, creativity, and design are vital components to maintaining a competitive advantage because all are part of creating new ideas or improving on existing products or services. The concept of innovation can have several meanings dependent upon the individual or group defining the processes. Innovation consists of two components, creativity and implementation. An innovator uses a creative process to construct an idea, and then the implementation process is used to bring the idea to life. Implementation refers to putting something in place and is composed of three components; idea, selection, and development. Creativity is also a part of the implementation process, devising the idea to be implemented is part of the creative process. The implementation process should be well organized, and a plan from beginning to end should be clearly laid out. Design is thought of in numerous ways; many well-known dictionaries contain multiple definitions of design. Stam defines design “as the conscious decision-making process by which information, as an idea, is transformed into an outcome, be it tangible or intangible (Stam, 2003).” Design is important to organizations when deciding...
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...In this weeks assignment we are assigned that task of comparing and contrasting innovation, design and creativity. In order to understand what this means here are the definitions of these words. Innovation: 1. a new idea, device or method. 2. The act or purpose of introducing new ideas, devices or methods ("Innovation Definition ", 2014). As the saying goes innovation is the mother of necessity. Without a need for a specific product there would not be any innovation. The need for a specific type of product has been building block for most ideas since the beginning of time. Cave man developed spears because they needed a way to kill their prey. Scientists developed vaccines to cure certain diseases. Without the need for these items there would not be any innovation of advancement in our lives. Design: 1. to plan and make decision about; to create the plans, drawing that show how something will be made. 2. to plan and make something for a specific purpose. 3. to think of; to plan in your mind ("Design Definition ", 2014). After the need for a certain product has been discovered, there has to be a design in place to detail of the product will be manufactured. There has to be a blueprint or some kind of plan that shows how the product will be designed. Creativity: 1. the quality of being creative 2. the ability to create ("Creativity Definition ", 2014). In my opinion, creativity is probably the most important of the three...
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...Week Three Discussion Questions 1. According to the business dictionary (2012), “mental models are beliefs, ideas, images, and verbal descriptions that we consciously and unconsciously form from our experiences and which (when formed) guide our thoughts and actions with narrow channels” (p. 1). Social, political, and economic situations influence mental model/mindsets. Because of social, political, and economic situations and past experiences, I limit my decision making based on facts, proof, and careful considerations. I rarely make irrational decisions. 2. The four steps that change one’s mental model/mindset consist of: a. Power & limits of the models. b. Test the relevance of the mental models. c. Overcome inhibitors. d. Implement, assess, and strengthen the model. Some possible inhibitors are lack of trust, lack of information, other’s expectations, and set in old ways. I think I need to work on overcoming inhibitors. I tend to let past experiences and other people’s thoughts discourage me from doing or making certain decisions. 3. “Creative intelligence reflects how we perceive the world around us” (Rowe, 2012, p. 1). “The four styles of creative intelligence: Intuitive – focuses on results and relies on past experience to guide actions Innovative – concentrates on problem-solving, is systematic, and relies on data Imaginative – is able to visualize opportunities, is artistic, enjoys writing, and thinks “out of the box” Inspirational – focuses on social...
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...Mental Model/Mindsets Paper Student Name OI/361 April 7, 2014 Instructor Name Mental Model/Mindsets Paper Reality representations that people use to understand and identify the particular phenomenon are known as mental models. Mental models represent assumptions that are deeply ingrained and they influence how people take action and how they understand the world. Mental models are developed over time through experience, socialization and interaction with others. They are opinions, beliefs, perceptions, assumptions, values and truths. Mental models are often hidden and one is not aware of them or their effect on one’s behavior. When mental models are created they become reinforced in the mind and it becomes hard to change them (Von Stamm, 2008). Vernon and Bud have been in this company for more than twenty years, thus there mental models are deeply rooted and difficult to change. It is hard to convince both of them to change their mental models or adopt new ones. The mental models that these two coworkers have impacted greatly on how they behave in the company and the decisions they make. Vernon is afraid of the expansion and Bud is against competing with other organizations. Changing Mental Model/Mindsets In any organization, change is constant, hence the need to keep changing mental models of employees. It is hard to change mental models since they are not forces that one is aware of consciously, but subconsciously. Vernon and Bud are against the new change that has...
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...minh, hien clai. Trong si/ nghiep cach mqng to lan do, cong tdc ddo tqo nhdn life luon gii? vai trd quan trong. Bdo cdo C hinh tri cua Ban C hap hanh Trung Kang D ang C ong sdn V iet N am tai D ai hoi D ang toan quoc Ian this IX d d ch i rd: “Phat trien giao due va dao tao la mot trong nhung dong lire quan trong thuc day sir nghiep cong nghiep hoa, hien dqi h o a , la dieu kien de phat trien nguon lire con ngudi - yeu to co ban de phat trien xa hoi, tang trudng kinh te nhanh va ben vung” . Q uan triet chit trKOng, N ghi quyet cua D ang va N ha mfdc vd nhdn thuc dung dan ve tdm quan trong cua chuang trinh, gido trinh doi vai viec nang cao chat luang ddo tqo, theo de nghi cua S o Gido due vd Ddo tqo H a N oi, ngay 23/9/2003, Uy ban nhdn dan thanh pho H a N oi d d ra Q uyet...
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...Monologue 7/19.15 Monologue He was a man, cold like his steal knife. I could still feel it on the tip of my skin…so sharp…so lifeless. The blood dripping down my flesh, tears streaming down my face. He could have got me? Oh no…he could have. But did he? She was the first one to go. Who’s she you ask? Hmph…That does not matter anymore. I could hear her screaming as she called for help she grew limp, her voice cracking as he dragged her away. Do you think I am crazy? Doctor. Do you? The blood, the lives. Oh no but she came back, she came back but I knew it wasn’t her. The skin was there, but it was being worn by someone else, someone whom wanted to be her. I knew he wanted to smile, but her skin wouldn’t let him. He wore it, he wore what was hers. I stayed silent as he played dress up. The mirror he stared at was covered in dust, and each day I stared with him. He must have forgot about me? Though he enjoyed her skin a lot more than the others. He continued to wear it as if he knew I was watching, dolling her up as if she was his own. As he was her. This man wasn’t the prettiest, the lights dimming down on his harsh features, even with someone else’s face he couldn’t achieve beauty for he was a monster. How long did it take me to leave you ask? You tell me Doc am I really here or are you the one who’s...
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...Tiffany Nguyen Instructor: David J. Estrada English 100 22 October 2013 First Draft Theory has traditionally been approached from an objective orientation. We can trace a progression however throughout the 19th and 20th century in the apparent evolution of social scientific theory from objective through to more subjective approaches. The question remains though, does the theory accurately reflect change in society or does the 'perspective' of theory and theoretical approach of the researcher only tease out particular aspects of a social phenomenon. By holding the topic of subculture constant, social scientific theory can be put into question. This essay examines subcultures from the 1950's to the present in order to revisit assumptions about theory. The Punk subculture is examined specifically through semiotic analysis within a broader Sociological framework in order to find out what a more subjective approach to theory over this time period can reveal. In the past, subcultural theory described subcultures as fairly uniform and static. Theorists referred to the 1960's and 1970's within a Modern paradigm which objectivist in nature understood subculture as a problem to be fixed. Subcultural delinquency was seen as noise and as unnatural. More recent subcultural theory describes subcultures as transient, informal and hybrid. But subcultures have always been about’ youth, about times of economic uncertainty, employment pressures and reliant on class distinction (Van Krieken...
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...November 20, 2009 Coming to America: Oi!! Oi!! Oi!! In the late 1970's in Europe the Punk music scene was expanding and developing. European punk music was an imitation of what musicians had heard while the Ramones (Stim 2006) and Sex Pistols (Morley 2006) played their shows in London. UK rock and roll bands would be seen speeding up their material and shows to emulate American punk music. As the punk scene would become more commercialized in the UK, several bands were breaking off from the punk songwriting standards; instead their sound would fuse ideas from early punk, British rock band, football chants, and pub rock bands. In 1977 a UK punk band named the "Cockney Rejects" (Turner and Bushell 2005) would form in East London, three years later in 1980 Garry Bushell, a rock journalist, would take a title from one of their songs to name this movement. The song "Oi! Oi! Oi!" would lend its name to describe this sub genre's style of music, and thus Oi!! was retroactively born. In the early 1980's Oi! would make its way to America, however changing from its UK roots. (Rollins 1994) Oi! would dovetailed with the punk, hardcore punk scene that was already prevalent in the early 80's in the US. The hardcore punk scene was comprised of punks, Neo-Nazi's, the American Front, Skinheads, and Boneheads, a different composition than found in the UK Oi! fan base. (Bushell n.d.) The Origination of Oi! The UK Oi! originated out of a wide array of people, the sub genre of...
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...OI 361 Week 4 Individual Mental Model/Mindsets Paper To Buy This material Click below link http://www.uoptutors.com/OI-361/OI-361-Week-4-Individual-Mental-Model-Mindsets-Paper ssume you work in Human Resources as a part of the management team for AAA Transportation in Waukegan, WI, which has recently been acquired. AAA Transportation is an interstate trucking company that specializes in transporting wholesale produce in refrigerated trailers throughout the Midwest. The new owners want to make some sweeping changes in the services offered. One of the things that they would like to do is add delivery of nonperishable products, such as canned foods, to their delivery routes, allowing AAA to expand the area they cover and to provide expanded service to their existing customers. They think that, because many of the routes do not require a full load on the trucks, there is room to add the nonperishable goods and provide delivery at a lower rate than the customers are now paying. Two of your coworkers, Vernon and Bud, are resistant to the changes proposed by the new owners. Vernon supervises the company’s drivers and Bud works in the corporate offices. Vernon does not think that it is a good idea to expand out of their core business, while Bud thinks that AAA is not strong enough to compete with existing companies that service the nonperishable foods market (several of whom AAA has had a long history of mutually respecting each others’ customers and routes); they risk alienating...
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...Benefit and Drivers Paper Creativity is the ability to bring or create a new idea that would bring something new to life. Without creativity a company is not able to make improvements to keep the organization competitive. The creativity of bringing new ideas will only support an organization with the goals and objectives of the organization. Creativity is a necessary skill in any workplace because it brings new ideas into the company. University of Phoenix can use and implement new ideas that can make learning more exciting and easier with online classes. Huffman Trucking is open to new ideas because they are a leader in transportation industry and has prospered with continual growth since they were founded in 1936. Allowing new ideas from staff, drivers, warehouse workers, and other key personnel will only help the reach the goals as stated in the company mission. Not all companies are willing to allow new ideas to be brought forward and other companies are always looking at ways to increase creativity. “One of the big concerns for many companies is therefore how to generate more and better ideas – how to become more creative” (Stamm, 2003, p. 2). Allowing and implementing new ideas has been an important step for Huffman Trucking. The most efficient way a company can bring new ideas to help achieve the objectives of the organization is to hire creative team members who bring different thinking to the table. Using a creative team can bring new ideas to the organization...
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...Compare and Contrast Mental Model Jason Hatchett OI/361 October 4, 2011 The four styles of creative intelligence define a person’s decision making process, attitudes and thoughts. Most individuals are a combination of two or three of the models. Creative intelligence is difficult to measure. Factors like environment, heredity, and personality affect a person’s creativity. Intuitive intelligence This model focuses on results. The use of experiences to make decisions is an identifier of a personality using the intuitive model. Individuals who fit into this model are fair and tuff managers and supervisors. Intuitive personalities tend to hold positions in government, entertainment, and management. Persons using this mindset learn from their past. Intuitive management set organizational l business goals that keep past trends in mind. Innovative intelligence Innovative intelligence personalities focus on problem solving. This type of individual uses systematic problem solving and hard data to make decisions. Innovative persons are hard working and utilize precise exact measurements making this model the most logically thinking of the four. This mindset is typical of a mathematician or a designer. Compare and Contrast In contrast of the two models, successful companies employ a mix of creative intelligence. Employees...
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...Towyna Robertson’s portion Kudler Fine Foods sells domestic and imported wine, fresh bread, organic meat and seafood, organic cheese and dairy and fresh produce. Although there are other markets in the area Kathy doesn’t feel they are a threat because they don’t offer the same items. (University of Phoenix, 2003). Kudler Fine Foods currently have three locations and Kathy Kudler, the vision behind the organization plans to grow and expand over the next 10 to 15 years. This company was forced to close the location in Del Mar due to small population and the area in which it was located. This location was re-opened in Carlsbad, CA which has a larger population and would be more profitable. (University of Phoenix, 2003). In order to meet this business objective the company will have to include creativity. Creativity is part of innovation, which is defined as the act of coming up with an idea and implementing it. (Naiman, 2014). Kudler has already implemented creativity by focusing on expanding services, offering a frequent shopper program and improving cost reduction. Implementing a program to track customer purchase behavior over time in order to develop a more intimate relationship is another creativity. They offer free purchase if the customers are not satisfied with the bread and they offer customer request for items they don’t see in the store. (University of Phoenix, 2003). In order to grow and prosper Kudler will have to obtain an inventory method with all locations...
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