Question

question 5
why are groups with structural holes good for creative problem solving?
because they bring together people who have access to different types of information and knowledge.
because they are less likely to waste time or take risks when brainstorming.
because they are comprised of people with similar perspectives and opinions.
because they are better able to apply convergent thinking than other groups.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Groups with structural holes connect people from different networks, giving access to diverse info/knowledge. This diversity fosters creative problem - solving by combining different ideas.
• Option 2: Structural hole groups aren't about wasting less time or taking fewer risks. In fact, diverse groups might take more risks as they have new ideas, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Structural hole groups have people with different perspectives (not similar), so this is wrong.
• Option 4: Convergent thinking focuses on a single solution, while creative problem - solving needs divergent thinking. Structural hole groups promote divergent thinking through diverse info, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Because they bring together people who have access to different types of information and knowledge.