INTENTED LEARNING OUTCOMES $($ILO$)$

Explain the importance of creativity in business.

Evaluate their own and team's level of creativity and specific strategies that promote creativity.

Recognize the differences between a classic management mindset and a design thinking mindset.

Apply design thinking process and tools in project settings.

Develop design thinking projects.

MIDTERM ASSESSMENT $-$ ILOS $1$ & $2-$ INDIVIDUAL WRITTEN REPORT

A written assessment assigned as part of independent learning and outside of class hours with questions provided to students in advance. The assessment uses appropriate concepts and theories studied inside and outside of class hours.

REQUIREMENTS

Assignment Type: Written Report

Word Count: $1000-1500$ words

Availability: $4^{th}$ of March $20248$ p$.$m$.$

Submission Deadline: ${15}^{th}$ of March $20246$ p$.$m$.$

Assignment Topic:

Analyze how Design Thinking has revolutionized the approach to innovation.

This report should cover material and readings from Units $1$ through $4.$

Assignment Distribution:

The take$-$home exam will be available on Moodle: To be announced

Format Requirements:

Essay format is required.

Extended research and Harvard$-$style citations are expected to support your arguments.

Structure:

Cover Page

Course name

Faculty member's name

Your full name

Assignment title $($Midterm Assessment$)$

Table of Contents

Include all report sections and sub$-$sections.

Introduction

Provide context and background on the topic.

Include a clear thesis statement.

Describe your investigative approach.

Body of Analysis

Discuss core arguments with evidence.

Use case studies$/$examples to bolster points.

Conclusion

Restate your thesis.

Highlight the subject's significance.

Offer recommendations$/$limitations$.$

References

Adhere to Harvard$-$style referencing.

Appendix

Include as necessary.