Exploring business students' creative problem-solving preferences

Past research has established the importance of problem solving to business success. The authors explored the creative problem-solving (CPS) preferences of business students, addressing two primary issues: (a) Do CPS preferences vary across CPS stages and tasks? And (b) Do CPS preferences regarding collaboration and delegation vary by stage? Findings suggest business students' CPS preferences do vary across CPS stages and tasks. Further, results show business students' preferences for CPS collaboration and delegating do vary by stage. The implications for businesses and educators attempting to improve attitudes toward creativity are discussed.