Creative Problem Solving for Managers

• Author(s): Tony Proctor,
• Publisher: Routledge
• Pages: 312
• ISBN_10: 1134282834
  ISBN_13: 9781134282838
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Business & Economics / General , Business & Economics / Management , Business & Economics / Strategic Planning ,

Description:... This accessible text provides a lively introduction to the essential skills of creative problem solving. Using extensive case-studies and examples from a range of business situations, it explores various problem-solving theories and techniques, illustrating how these can be used to solve a range of management problems.

Thoroughly revised and redesigned, this new edition retains the accessible and imaginative approach to problem-solving skills of the first edition. Contents include:

* blocks to creativity and how to overcome them
* key techniques including lateral thinking, morphological analysis and synectics
* computer-assisted problem solving
* increased coverage of group problem-solving techniques and paradigm shift.

As creativity is increasingly recognized as a key skill for successful managers, this book will be welcomed as a comprehensive introduction for students and practising managers alike.