Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Arrange the following stages of group creativity in order of their occurrence:
A. Brainstorming
B. Confrontation of problem
C. Idea finding
D. Group interaction
E. Solution finding

Correct option is D

Group creativity follows a structured problem-solving process where individuals collaborate to generate innovative ideas. The correct sequence of stages is:

Confrontation of Problem (B)
The group identifies and defines the problem that needs a creative solution.
Example: A company realizes it needs a new marketing strategy due to declining sales.

Brainstorming (A)
Group members generate as many ideas as possible without immediate judgment.
Example: Employees suggest innovative marketing tactics in an open discussion.

Group Interaction (D)
Team members engage in discussion and collaboration to refine ideas.
Example: The team debates and builds upon the best ideas from brainstorming.

Idea Finding (C)
The most promising ideas are selected and developed further into feasible solutions.
Example: The marketing team chooses the most creative campaign ideas to test.

Solution Finding (E)
The final decision-making process where the most effective idea is implemented.Example: The team launches the selected marketing campaign to improve sales.

Thus, the correct order is:
B (Confrontation of problem) → A (Brainstorming) → D (Group interaction) → C (Idea finding) → E (Solution finding)

Information Booster:

The Systems Theory of Creativity (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, 1996):
Creativity occurs within a social system involving:
-    Domain (knowledge base, e.g., music, science)
-    -    Field (experts who validate creative work)
Individual (the creator with novel ideas)
Creativity emerges when the field recognizes a person’s work as valuable.