
Creative Problem Solving and Entrepreneurial Thinking
Concepts and Applications
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 19. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-041-03166-6 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive guide examines how entrepreneurial behaviour solves problems through creative thinking, offering practical frameworks to understand innovation as an identifiable process linked to entrepreneurial success.
Creative Problem Solving and Entrepreneurial Thinking: Concepts and Applications offers practical insights into the psychology and process of entrepreneurial problem-solving through detailed case studies of successful ventures like Lenskart, Urban Company, and 3M. The book's unique integration of creative thinking, critical analysis, and design thinking provides readers with actionable frameworks to identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions in today's complex business environment. Each chapter builds essential skills through self-reflection activities and "Try it yourself" exercises that transform theoretical concepts into practical applications. The text balances psychological, social, and business dimensions of entrepreneurship, offering a holistic approach that emphasizes how creative problem-solving becomes the foundation for entrepreneurial behaviour. It will help readers develop a mindset of exploration, curiosity, and collaborative thinking necessary to navigate the entrepreneurial journey from idea generation to innovative behaviour and/or sustainable business development.
Creative Problem Solving and Entrepreneurial Thinking: Concepts and Applications is written for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying entrepreneurship, business psychology, and innovation management.
Creative Problem Solving and Entrepreneurial Thinking: Concepts and Applications offers practical insights into the psychology and process of entrepreneurial problem-solving through detailed case studies of successful ventures like Lenskart, Urban Company, and 3M. The book's unique integration of creative thinking, critical analysis, and design thinking provides readers with actionable frameworks to identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions in today's complex business environment. Each chapter builds essential skills through self-reflection activities and "Try it yourself" exercises that transform theoretical concepts into practical applications. The text balances psychological, social, and business dimensions of entrepreneurship, offering a holistic approach that emphasizes how creative problem-solving becomes the foundation for entrepreneurial behaviour. It will help readers develop a mindset of exploration, curiosity, and collaborative thinking necessary to navigate the entrepreneurial journey from idea generation to innovative behaviour and/or sustainable business development.
Creative Problem Solving and Entrepreneurial Thinking: Concepts and Applications is written for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying entrepreneurship, business psychology, and innovation management.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced
Illustrations
9 s/w Zeichnungen, 4 s/w Tabellen, 9 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 18 s/w Abbildungen
4 Tables, black and white; 9 Line drawings, black and white; 9 Halftones, black and white; 18 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
415 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-041-03166-6 (9781041031666)
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Creative Problem Solving and Entrepreneurial Thinking
Concepts and Applications
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Sushmita Biswal Waraich | Kavita Singh
Creative Problem Solving and Entrepreneurial Thinking
Concepts and Applications
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02/2026
Routledge
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Sushmita Biswal Waraich | Kavita Singh
Creative Problem Solving and Entrepreneurial Thinking
Concepts and Applications
E-Book
02/2026
Routledge
€60.49
Available for download
Persons
Sushmita Biswal Waraich is an Associate Professor at Amity University, Noida (India). She has a PhD from Delhi University (India), with specialization in Industrial/Organisational Psychology. Her academic interests broadly encompass OB, HRM, Organisation Change & Development, Innovative and Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Psychometric assessments.
Kavita Singh is Professor in Organization Behaviour, Organization Development and Change at the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, (India). Her teaching experience spanning over 36 years, she has an M.A. and M Phil in Psychology and PhD in Management from Delhi University.
Kavita Singh is Professor in Organization Behaviour, Organization Development and Change at the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, (India). Her teaching experience spanning over 36 years, she has an M.A. and M Phil in Psychology and PhD in Management from Delhi University.
Content
Section I Problem Solving and the Thinking Process
Chapter 1 Problem solving
Chapter 2 Creative thinking for problem solving
Chapter 3 Role of critical thinking in creativity
Chapter 4 Design Thinking
Section II Innovation and Innovative Behaviour
Chapter 5 Understanding innovation and its importance for business and economy -
Chapter 6 Innovation as a Process: Types, degrees and benefits
Chapter 7 Innovative Behaviour: Behavior leading to innovation
Section III: Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Entrepreneurship
Chapter 8 Entrepreneurial Behaviour
Chapter 9 Entrepreneurial Leadership
Chapter 10 Entrepreneurial process
Chapter 11 Competitive edge and business sustainability
Chapter 12 Entrepreneurship education: Nurturing entrepreneurial ecosystems in academic institutions
Section IV: Conclusion/Summing Up
Chapter 13 Conclusion: A holistic and integrated approach to innovative and entrepreneurial behaviour
Chapter 1 Problem solving
Chapter 2 Creative thinking for problem solving
Chapter 3 Role of critical thinking in creativity
Chapter 4 Design Thinking
Section II Innovation and Innovative Behaviour
Chapter 5 Understanding innovation and its importance for business and economy -
Chapter 6 Innovation as a Process: Types, degrees and benefits
Chapter 7 Innovative Behaviour: Behavior leading to innovation
Section III: Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Entrepreneurship
Chapter 8 Entrepreneurial Behaviour
Chapter 9 Entrepreneurial Leadership
Chapter 10 Entrepreneurial process
Chapter 11 Competitive edge and business sustainability
Chapter 12 Entrepreneurship education: Nurturing entrepreneurial ecosystems in academic institutions
Section IV: Conclusion/Summing Up
Chapter 13 Conclusion: A holistic and integrated approach to innovative and entrepreneurial behaviour