While developing his AIDS-fighting drug, Dr. N studied the work of other scientists whose attempts at developing an enzyme-blocking drug had failed. He was able to see the differences in his research and theirs and to build on their success while avoiding their failures. Dr. N’s creative powers were working at a subconscious level even when he was away from his work, not even thinking about his research. What kind of thinking did Dr. N use in his research? * Convergent thinking Critical thinking Divergent thinking Creative thinking

While developing his AIDS-fighting drug, Dr. N studied the work of other scientists whose attempts at developing an enzyme-blocking drug had failed. He was able to see the differences in his research and theirs and to build on their success while avoiding their failures. Dr. N’s creative powers were working at a subconscious level even when he was away from his work, not even thinking about his research. What kind of thinking did Dr. N use in his research? * Convergent thinking Critical thinking Divergent thinking Creative thinking

Management, Loose-Leaf Version

13th Edition

ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter11: Managing Change And Innovation

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