Task: Real-Life Creative Problem Solving
Come up with an original and creative solution for the following real-world problem:
Mike is a graduate student at a Midwestern university. He has a problem with his transportation to school because he just moved to an apartment on a steep hill. Unfortunately for Mike, when it snows his sports car cannot get enough traction to make it up the hill to his garage. Currently, he gets a ride from his wife when he cannot drive, but she is tired of driving him around. Mike does not want to sell his car because it was his dream car since he was a little kid, and now that he has had it for six years, it is worth more to him than he can sell it for. Also, Mike has a very small income as a graduate student, and getting another job to pay for a new vehicle could jeopardize his education. His wife's uncle is a car salesman who has found a couple sports utility vehicles that would solve his problem, but another local car dealer has the same vehicles for a cheaper price. Mike's wife wants to buy a sports utility vehicle from her uncle because he will assure the quality of the vehicle..

Response: I would just explain to Mike he could loose his girlfriend because he is being selfish in keeping the car that is not benefiting him with school or even during the winter and to give the car up and once he graduates he will even be able to buy himself anoher dream car.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike should try the uncle first and see if he can use his current car as a trade in to help lower the cost.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Explain to the girlfriend that I simply cannot afford to buy the more expensive vehicle and tell her that I can either buy the cheaper option, or she has to continue to drive me back and forth.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I will get a friend that is knows enough about cars that will help me decide which SUV to buy.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Start using public transformation and walking to commute to school.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Mike needs to make sure he can get the highest resale value for his car and go with a dealership that is both reliable and resonably priced.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Mike can try to find someone else to drive him to school. If that doesn't work, he can keep his dream car and possibly ride the bus or take a cab to school. He could also look into renting an apartment without such a steep hill.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Mike could ask his girlfriend's uncle to store the sports car and lease him the SUV during the winter. This might be beneficial to both parties, as having a nice sports car on a car lot draws in customers, and Mike would have the use if the SUV throughoutthe winter. He then could return the SUV in the spring and have his dream car back. His girlfriend would be happy he used her uncle, Mike would be able to get to school, and the uncle would have a shoe piece to sit on his lot to draw in customers.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: I would visit both dealerships and say I am looking for a decently priced SUV because I am a college student and after conversing with both decide which is going to offer the better deal. I would also be honest with the girlfriend and say if the other deaer can provide a better deal that is in line with my budget and price range than I am going to go with the one that is makes more sense economically.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Let his girlfriend down nice and easy. Anyone would go with the cheaper car. She will get over it. All he has to say and do is show her how the cheaper car will better his future because of budgeting.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike could find a different part-time job that pays better and is willing to work around his educational responsibilities.  This way, he can still meet these responsibilities and purchase the SUV from the uncle.  By purchasing the SUV from the uncle, he wll most likely stand less chance of being taken advantage of.  He will have something dependable and probably with a maintainence plan.  Plus, he will relieve some of the stress he has caused his girlfriend, while pleasing her and saving face with her famly.  (Much better than going down the road and driving home with who knows what.)
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Mike buys the SUV from his girlfriend's uncle and the uncle agrees to hire Mike to work hours that do not jeopardize his education.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: Mike can be honest and explain to his girlfriend that her uncle's cars are out of his price range. Although he appreicates his effort in finding him reliable vehicles, he needs to make his decision based off his financial situation. He can simply bring alng a friend or family member to help him analyze each individual car.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Do not buy the car and start taking public transportation.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike needs to reprioritize the car.  If he is able to get a good trade amount, he should look at trading it in and getting a safe, reliable, winter ready vehicle and look at it as an investment of his future.  He can repurchase a newer, fancier sports caronce he has finished his college years.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: I am going to ask my girlfriend and other friends if I can pay them to give me rides - just for THIS winter -  on days that are too snowy to drive my car; when my lease expires, I will find a place closer to campus.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: Mike should sell his current car and compare prices with his girlfriend's uncle and his competition.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: find a new way or get a new car
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Sell his current car and purchase a used car for a reasonable price from his girlfriends uncle that can get around in the winter.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Mike should sell his car to buy a more practical vehicle from his girlfriend's uncle since the quality of the SUVs are assured.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Mike should buy a car from his girlfreind's uncle, so he knows he is getting good quality, regardless of price.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Mike could start saving up money, perhaps with the help of his girlfriend, to pay for a second vehicle; one that can make the drive up the hill on a snowy day.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike needs to talk to his girlfriend and let her know that he would prefer the more budget friendly vehicle, but that he is willing to purchase from her uncle if that is what she really wants. Tell her if she chooses purchasing from her uncle, then his buget will decrease and they will have to spend less money including going out to eat and having date nights. He will have to budget in the new vehicle.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: I think if Mike really doens't want to get a new car, he shouldn't and should just take public transportation during the winter.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike should talk to both car salesmen and see what they can offer him as far as insurance and payments go and what happens if the car breaks down soon.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Mike could catch the bus to and from school
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike should try to talk to his girlfriend's uncle and bargain a more reasonable price, or th eprice closer to the other SUV he found
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Mike may be able to find a different route to get to his garage.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Start looking for a job that pays well and is flexible with student hours (server, delivery driver, etc.). Schedule things around so that you can work as many hours as possible but still have ample time for studying. Setting aside specific study time is iportant. Start earning and saving money from the new job while also continuing your education. Then, sometime before winter snow hits, buy a vehicle from the uncle that will be dependable using the extra money you've saved from work. At this point, you ca cut back the hours if needed or just adjust to maintain your well-being. I think everyone wins with this plan. It requires some extra upfront work but the end result will be better than settling on something easier/simpler.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Explain to the girlfriend that quality is not as important as price due to education and income at this time.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Mike should either save up to buy a used car or try another form of transportation, such as a public transit.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike should sell his car for his girlfriends uncle's car so he knows he is getting a more reliable form of transportation.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I thin to resolve Mike's problm he should worry about his needs right now. I think he should take the offer from the other car dealer and buy a truck from him instead of his girlfriends uncle. It's a tough situation but nobody supports him financially buthim and if that's the best choice for him right now than he should go for that.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I think Mike should go in for his girlfriend's Uncle's deal since he will assure the quality of the vehicle. And also because Mike earns very small income, he would not want to get a car which will give him problems.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: If I was Mike id suggest that he just get the cheaper car, because he does not need to jeopardize school because of car expenses. Also he should explain to his girlfriend that he got a better deal so it has nothing to do with her uncle just its finacncialy better for him if he gets the cheap one.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Mike could gather whatever money he has and save up until he has enough money for the SUV and ask his girlfriend to support him for a while longer. He can also ask his girlfriend if her uncle would ever be able to reconsider the price of the SUV he is seling.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike should sell his car, even though it's his dream car, it's not really doing him any favors in the winter time and he should buy an SUV from his uncle because it will be better quality and probably be able to withstand all the snow and the steep hills ike has to deal with.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Mike needs to look at both of the vehilces from the different sellers and make a financially based decision. If the higher quality vehicle is not overpriced then he should purchase that vehicle because it will save him money in the long wrong, but if the ther vehicle is in a decent condition and lower price he should choose that one because it will save him money.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike could either decide to buy a cheap used car to get him through until he could buy a better car, or Mike could even decide to take public transportation, regardless of if it's not the most "ideal" situation.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Walk to school or take a bus
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Decrease social activities to allow for a second job. This will supply the money needed to compensate the girlfriend for the gas she is using on your transportation. Later on, there will be enough money saved up that you can then sell your current car, tak down the price of the SUV for the Uncle AND the other dealer, and afford the car.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Mike can keep his dream car and still get to school by parking his car at the bottom of the hill when it's snowy or going to snow.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: I would let him keep the car and assist him buying a new vehicle , I understand how hard it would be to sell something that has a lot sentimental value.  But its also important for his to become more independent. Keeping the car in the summer, but  the on that i will help him buy i would mostly use except when it gets really bad in the neighborhood with the snow.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Mike could ask his girlfriend's uncle to buy the SUV from the the other dealership and sell it to him at that price or even lower as well as assure the quality of the vehicle.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Sell some old items in the house, haggle the Uncle to a cheaper price, and buy the SUV. If that fails, walk.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Mike trades in his car and gets a reliable vehicle for winter months.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I would try to sell, or perhaps trade in the sports car to the local dealer in order to get a better deal. I appreciate what my girlfriends uncle is trying to do for me, but the dealer is a better fit with my current financial situation.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: If he plans on going ahead and getting the more reliable car, he should see if he can have the uncle somehow match the price to that of the local car dealer.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike can sell his car and come up with a budget on how much of a car he can afford. If he can afford it, he should get the car from his girlfriend's uncle because cheaper cars aren't always better quality-although if he cannot afford it then he should eiter save his money and his girlfriend can keep driving him until he has enough, or just buy the cheaper car because that is what he can afford.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: I would definitely look carefully at his income and see what he is earning will allow him to buy from my uncle, and if he doesn't have enough money I would support him on his decision whether or not it means buying from my uncle. If he decided to I'd coul certainly assist him financially if needed. I would not force him either into selling his original car since it has sentimental value.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: If Mike is determined to keep his car, he needs to find another apartment that is not on a hill.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: FIrst, I would see if getting winter tires would help the sports car get up the hill. By doing this, some research will be done. If getting winter tires is not the best route, Mike will need to check the quality of all of the SUVs. The girlfriend's uncle ay have the best quality, but he won't know unless he finds out. If it turns out the vehicles are similar in quanity, Mike will need to talk to his girlfriend's uncle and tell him he has found the same vehicles for a lower price. The uncle should be undertanding since he is a student with small income. It is in the better interest for Mike to get a good quality, cheap vehicle that has good traction to get up the hill.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Mike could walk to the bus stop.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike should purchase the SUV from his girlfriend's uncle because that will ensure the quality of the vehicle so he most likely won't run into a money pit situation. Also, by taking this course of action, Mike's girlfriend and her uncle are pleased and he as an SUV; which solves his problem driving in the snow.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Mike should buy an SUV from the dealer, because you never mix family and business, and work to slowly pay off the car.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Since he has had this car for six years, and is a student with a low income, to keep both my girlfriend and I happy, I will sell my car and buy a more reasonable and appropriate vehicle that would work for all the season changes.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Get a loan
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 40

Response: Buy the SUV from his girlfriend's uncle and ask him for some type of payment arrangement
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: As Mike is the one who is going to pay for this vehicle and drive it, he should do his own research into what kind of car and quality of car he is looking for. He should be free to make his own decision based on his own findings rather than feel the need o please his girlfriend or his girlfriend's uncle.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike should weigh the pros and cons of having to sell his car first, as well as decide which dealer has the better vehicle to buy with not having to have as much maintenance work, because the cost of needing it could be expensive.  After figuring those stps out, he should discuss his plans and decisions with his girlfriend to obtain her input and make sure that she would be ok with his decision.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32

Response: Mike should first evaluate his car and financial situation. It seems that he does not have a reliable vehicle to get him to school or work during the winter. If he decides that the sentimental value of his dream car is not worth risking his life or interrpting his and his girlfriend's life to find a ride, he should sell it or trade it in for a new vehicle. Then, he should discuss with his girlfriend that this is a big decision to make and that he needs to consider all aspects of her uncle's vehicles and te other dealership's. Mike should then take a friend or family member who has a decent understanding  about cars, so that they can help him compare which cars are worth putting his money and life towards.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 32