Discussion Post: Creative Thinking
You are a division vice-president of a major high-end clothing retail chain. The products in your stores are tailored specifically for each customer. Logic seems to point toward the fact that the individualized attention, personal measuring process, and personal tailoring would insulate your organization from online competition. However, some in the organization are beginning to sound alarms that technology is catching up, and that your organization needs to examine its strategy. The CEO has put you in charge of a committee charged with investigating the claims of the employees. Analyze this situation by addressing the following.
a) Utilize critical thinking to identify the problem or issue.
b) Determine whether the potential threat needs to be addressed utilizing creative thinking or if maintaining the status quo will suffice.
c) Develop arguments in favor of your proposed solution.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.