Task: Real-Life Creative Problem Solving
Come up with an original and creative solution for the following real-world problem:
Becky is a college student who works part-time at Mark's Pizzeria. Mark, the owner of the restaurant, has treated Becky very well. He gave her a job that she needs to help pay her rent when no other business would employ her because she was arrested for shoplifting three years ago. Mark also lets Becky work around her school schedule, and has asked if she wants to be a shift manager in the summers. Becky's roommate Jim also works at the pizzeria, but Jim has been causing a lot of problems at work. He always avoids doing his job, treats customers rudely, and makes a lot of mistakes with orders. Jim recently began stealing food from the pizzeria. Two days ago the pizzeria was short- staffed, so Jim and Becky were the only employees left at closing time. Jim made 10 extra pizzas and took them home to a party he was hosting without paying for them. Becky feels like she needs to do something about Jim's behavior. However, Becky is hesitant to tell Mark about Jim because Jim is a good friend to Becky. Becky also needs Jim to have a job so he can pay his portion of their rent. Becky does not know what to do..

Response: Becky needs to talk to Jim and discuss his problems at work. While emphasizing how she doesn't want to, she will tell Mark about Jim's work-related problems if Jim does not cease. If Jim ignores her and continues, Becky should put an ad in the newspaper loking for a roommate because she will have to tell Mark about Jim's issues, otherwise it may look like she is the one that is stealing.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: I think a solution for Becky's problem is to talk to Jm about the problem.  It is wrong for Jim to steal pizza and treat customers rudely, Becky just needs to confront Jim about it.  Then Becky can keep Jim as a friend, Jim will still be employed, and shewon't be held responsible at her job.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky can talk to Jim about how he is feeling. If Jime does not feel like he did anything wrong and steals again then Becky can tell the manager.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should first confront Mark in person and let him know that what he did was wrong.  If Mark then proceeds to repeating his negative actions then Becky should let her boss know of the issues that she is concerned with including her roommate not havinga job and not being able to make rent.  If Mark fails to listen then Becky should try to find a new roommate and maybe her boss will employ Mark until she does so.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky needs to first talk about the situation with her friend Jim before it gets out of hand. If he is not noticed for his bad behavior then he will continue to do it without punishment. Since Becky is in a sticky situation, it would be in her best interet to first talk to Jim about the situation and if he continues to do it then talk to her boss.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I think that Becky should go to Mark and let him know what Jim is doing. Have Becky tell Mark her entire story. Mark will hopefully talk to Jim and give him a second chance because Becky needs Jim to have a job.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should confront Jim about what he is doing. Tell him that he cannot steal food from their employer. If he is going to take food, he needs to pay for it. The manager has trusted Becky with a role of responsibility. She needs to uphold her responsibilties. If this confrontation creates that big of a deal between Becky and Jim, then they are obviously not very good friends to begin with and that Jim should move out because he will not be able to provide a steady source of income to pay for the rent.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should discuss the problem with Jim and tell him that he's hurting her with what he's doing. If Jim were a good friend he would stop doing those things that are hurting his friend. Depending on how Jim reacts, Becky may not need to do anything more,but if he is negative and non caring than she needs to tell Mark about it herself and lose Jim as a friend.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should tell Mark in confidence and make it clear that he should not tell Jim that she told him. She could suggest that he say a customer told him. She needs to discuss her shoplifting record and make it clear that although she has done it in the pas, she has moved on. Mark will see that when Jim is gone, the theft is stopping, and it is not Becky.
Becky could also make an annonymous phone call to the police, since Jim's stealing is a crime.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: I think Becky's only option is to talk to Jim and tell him that it is wrong what he is doing. She went to jail for stealing which is pretty much what he is doing. If he does not stop stealing and behaving right she will tell the boss.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: First, Becky needs to explain to Jim that Mark gave her a chance when no one else would and that Mark's trust is important to her.  She also needs to make Jim aware that his behavior is disturbing to her and that she won't stand by and watch his counterprductive behavior, especially if it was her recommendation that got him the job.  If Jim's behavior doesn't change, Becky needs to find a new roommate while she tells Mark about Jim's issues.  If Jim is understanding and agreeable to Becky's feelings, thenthey can act like nothing ever happened and move forward.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should first confront Jim about the problem.  She needs to explain that what he is doing is wrong.  Becky should warn Jim first.  Tell him that what he is doing is wrong and she can't afford to cover for him at the risk of her losing her job too.  I he doesn't change his ways, then Becky would be forced to tell Mark about the problem.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should set up a hidden camera to prove her statement before presenting it to the boss. And while she's in the process of this, she should suggest to Jim that maybe it's time for a new job. Maybe suggesting to him some other places that are hiring an using the 'roommates working together is too much time together' excuse would help. She should then use a camera to take to the boss and prove that it is Jim doing the stealing and slacking, not Becky.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: She can talk to her roommate, tell him that it puts her in a difficult position when he does not perform well at work and that it makes her uncomfortable. She can also tell him that him being late, lazy ,etc. is not good but has no effect on her but him sealing does and that if she sees him doing it again she will have to say something to the owner.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I would tell Jim that the free pizza's are being blamed on me and I would ask him to stop and I would tell him working is a team effort just like paying rent, you have to do your part just like i have to do mine.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should have a conversation with Jim and give him tips on how to change his behavior. After a week or two to see if Jim changes his ways.  If he doesn't change his ways Becky should talk to Mark and ask for advice.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky could talk to Tim about the problem. Let him know that if he continues than she will be forced to talk to her boss.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should confront Jim about his behavior. She should tell him that if it doesn't stop, then she'll tell her boss.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Since Mary has been asked to serve in the capacity of a manager, she probably has knowledge of the books and balancing. She could make it so that the pizzas were accounted and paid for and then she could talk to her friend, Jim, about having to cover for im and suggesting he either pay her back or find another job.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: The first thing I think Becky should do is talk to Jim about what he is doing and try to resolve the problem there. Explain to Jim how important this job is to her and if he is a friend then he will not put her at risk of even losing her job. Tell Jim tha if he doesn't stop then she will have to go to the boss as an employee and not as a friend.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky needs to talk to her boss before her and her roommate gets fired.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10