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: If I were Becky I would say tell Mark because she knows it is wrong. She can always find a new roommate, but she won't always ge able to find another job like the one she has now.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky needs to tell Jim that he needs to not take the pizza. she can then help him start looking for a new job, after he finds one, then tell Mark everything.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: i think that becky should consult jim before she tells her manager, this way if he doesnt changet the way he acts at work she can tell her manager that she has atleast tried herself to change his behavior
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should have a talk with Jim regarding the pizza he made for his party and get him to tell Mark what he had done.  Becky needs to think of herself first and if Jim in not willing to tell what he did, she will have to let Mark know what has been goingon to avoid Mark thinking she is the one stealing due to her previous background issues.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: She should write a anonomous letter sayin woul had happend.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: She may be able to ask Jim to stop bringing extra pizzas along with him because its behavior is as same as stealing or shoplifting. She should tell Jim that shoplifting is a crime and she regrets what she has done three years ago. Therefore, they can go ak the owner, Mark, to bring pizzas with discounted prices because they work at the retauran, or they may get extra pizzas for free if they work so hard without any mistakes.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: Becky should calmly explain to jim how she feels about the problem and together they should discuss a way to solve it.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: I think that a creative solution to this problem would be to tell the employer that the number of pizzas is low, and that it would appear they are being stolen, but she does not know who.  This would possibly force the employer to give a lecture, and incrase security on the pizzas, but neither would get into trouble and both would get to keep their jobs.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: Beckey should warn Jim about what he is doing and that it is wrong and he should stop. If Jim keeps doing it then she should tell because I am sure Beckey has other friends.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky needs to talk to Jim about how she got arrested for shoplifting and how much it changed her life. She can incorporate how stealing food can get him into the same trouble. She needs to tell him that she is trying to get her life on track and doesn't ant to get into anymore trouble and doesn't want him to get fired or arrested.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky could talk to Jim and see if he would want to find a job that he might like better.  This way he is no longer a distraction for her and she can do her job without worrying about Jim.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Talk to Jim, tell him that he should be honest and tell Mark about the pizzas and pay for them, if not then she will tell Mark.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky can just keep quiet about the jim situation because it not her responsibility to tell the manager. if she does tell on jim though she risks loosing a friendship, and potentially have to pay her bills alone.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky can simply talk to Jim herself before telling the manager, Mark. Explain to him he needs to repect the costomers, he can't be making extra food for parties, and that if he continues to do so, she has no other choice but to tell Mark. Reienforce the act that Jim needs this job to help pay for rent.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Since Mark does not know about the incident Becky needs to first talk to Jim. She needs to tell him that he is not doing well at the pizzeria and warn him that if he does not fix his working habits he will be fired. He needs to change his attitude with th costumers, concentrate when taking orders, and most definitely stop stealing. She needs to explain her story to him and let him know how hard it was for her to find this job and that it is going great for her. that she does not want to be blamed for whathe did. After all they are room mates and friends, so he must have some compassion for her. 
However If Jim does not change she should then go to Mark. She should honestly tell him about the stealing incident and that the last thing she wants is to rat hr friend out, but she doest want to be blamed for something she did not do. She should tell him that she has already spoke to Jim about not stealing again and having an over all better attitude at work. That she does not want her friend to lose her job no does she want to lose her friend. By doing this she has been a good employee as well as friend. She has left the situation on Mark's hands, because she already did all she could.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: If I were in Becky's situation I would let Jim know that he needs to stop stealing and slacking on his job.  If he doesn't have the respect that Becky is telling that for his own good I would probably make a story saying that the owner has started keepinginventory on the amount of food made and the amount of food ordered and thay he has been looking to down size the staff.  In that case I think Jim would be scared for his job and have to start to straighten out.  If he seems not to be phased by that you hve to let him know that he is a good friend and that you care for him but that your in a hard situation so that you can't afford to pay for the apartment or house by yourself for any amount of period of time and that you would be forced to find a new roommate if he were to get fired.  In the case that he still does not listen you earn your owner's trust by tellin him that Jim has been stealing food and not forfilling his obligations as an employee and that you feel it would be best to let him go.  The onl obstacle you would face right there is that you would need a new room mate right away.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 42

Response: Becky should confront Jim about all the things he is doing wrong, and tell him that she will bring it up to their boss if he doesnt quit what he is doing.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky should look up new jobs for Jim to work at and suggest he apply there.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Confront Jim and tell him that what he is doing is not acceptable and that they both might lose there job. They both need the money and Jim needs to realize that he is putting both there jobs, and ability to pay rent in jeopardy. Let him know that as a frend she doesn't want to see both of them loose their jobs.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: A way to fix the problem is to tell Jim him self that he is doing wrong.  Becky should try and fix the problem herself, because she is the one sharing a place with him.  If he is not willing to change, then she should put her foot down and find a new plac to live, so he has to fend for himself.  Unless Becky has the same lifestyle as Jim, then she should reevaluate what kind a friends she has.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: She should utilize a specific plan of action to ensure that the problem is properly resolved.  Firstly she should talk to Jim and tell him that there could be serious problems if the boss ever found out what he had been doing.  If he continued she should hen inform him that he needs to stop endangering both of them by acting the way he does. If this does not work she should then inform the boss of Jims wrongs at work.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: Becky can talk to Jim and ask that he confesses what he did to the manager, Mark. She can let him know as a friend that her job is on the line and if he doesn't come clean she will have to take action.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24

Response: I would go to Jim first and tell him that his actions need to stop.  Explain to him that this job is important to me.  If he fails to stop his behavior I would report him to the owner.  If he is unwilling to stop acting the way he is after I came to him a a friend then he doesn't deserve to be let off the hook.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 24