FINAL EXAM

Your final exam will evaluate your understanding of the course material and your ability to apply the classroom learning to your current organization. • Provide answers to each of the learning objective questions below. • Important: Include in each of your responses, how you will utilize the learning objectives to improve your current role and organization. • Response should be 500 - 800 words total for the entire exam. Answers should be brief and to the point. • APA format not required (Should be what you have learned) • Use Microsoft Word and submit exam using the Assignment tab

Week One: Introduction to Innovation, Design, and Creativity

• What are the benefits of innovation, design, and creative thinking when meeting your organizational objectives? • How will you utilize the learning objectives to improve your current role and organization?

Week Two: Impact of Innovation, Design, and Creativity on the Organization

• What are the unique considerations when managing an innovative organization? • How will you utilize the learning objectives to improve your current role and organization?

Week Three: Creativity for Innovative Decision Making • What is the difference between mental models/mind sets and creative intelligence? • How will you utilize the learning objectives to improve your current role and organization?

Week Four: Tools and Techniques for Innovation and Creativity

• What is the advantage of having a creative/innovative process for continuous improvement? • How will you utilize the learning objectives to improve your current role and organization?

Week Five: Creating and Sustaining an Innovative Organizational Culture • Define the role of leadership in creating, managing, and sustaining an innovative organization. • How will you utilize the learning objectives to improve your current role and organization?