1. What are the most insightful points to you about the determinants of individual creativity?
Why?
2. How will your understanding about Componential theory of Creativity change your approach to
managing other people and developing a creative organizational climate?
• Resource: Use the following source as the main resource for building up your reflection.
Amabile, T.M., 2012. Componential theory of creativity. Harvard Business School, 12(96),
pp.1-10.
SECTION – B – Kirton’s Adaption-Innovation Theory
You are required to critically discuss and reflect on the followings:
1. What are the most insightful points to you about the concept of cognitive thinking style
differences? Why?
2. How will your understanding about adaption-innovation theory change your approach to
manage your contribution at work, managing other people and work with other people?
• Resource: Use the following source as the main resource for building up your reflection.
Stum, J 2009, Kirton’s Adaption-Innovation Theory: Managing Cognitive Styles in Times
of Diversity and Change, Emerging Leadership Journeys, 2(1), pp. 66-78.
Additional instructions:
• Research: Underpinning all your work is extensive research drawing on relevant sources. This
includes, but is not limited to, industry reports; academic publications (textbooks, articles,
working papers); government reports; news regalia and authoritative websites. You must cite
and support your claims.
• References: Harvard referencing style. Please cite minimum 7-10 recent sources to support
your claims (preferably after 2016).
• Wordcount: Maximum 2500 word