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    Question

    The synectics technique of problem solving that focuses

    on innovative and creative ideas to arrive at a consensus solution, was given by _____
    A Alex Osborn Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Adam Smith Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C J.J. Gordon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Daniel Kahneman Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Abraham Maslow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Synectics Technique of decision-making was developed by William J.J. Gordon and George M. Prince in 1944. He termed the technique synectics, a Greek derivation which meansfitting together different, distinct, novel and irrelevant ideas. It refers to the discussing of a problem before a group of experts with a special request to think and develop ideas that are creative and innovative, to arrive at a consensus solution through discussion.

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