A STUDY OF CREATIVE THINKING AS IT RELATES TO MILITARY PROBLEM-SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING IN THE NAVY.

Abstract

Creative thinking has increasingly been the subject of research in recent years. This study attempts to outline the evolution of knowledge concerning creativity, with particular emphasis on that having practicable application. The utilization of creative thinking in the industrial, educational, and military fields is reviewed. The various proven techniques of enhancing creativity are discussed, together with methods in use to train personnel to use these techniques. The general areas in which the Navy has an apparent need for creativity are pointed out. Broad general conclusions are drawn and recommendations for improvement of the Navy's efforts in these areas are offered. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0478821

Entities

People

  • William David Wessinger

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Cognition
  • Computer Programs
  • Digital Information
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Personality
  • Thinking

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Systems Analysis and Design