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 should try to appeal to Jim by steering him away from problematic behaviors. For example, when he goes to make a pizza, she should tell him something related to get his mind off of that, like that she has food at home or even speak up to him directly. If she wants him to get caught, try to influence him to act bad when the manager is present.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Offer a monetary incentive for good employee behavior.  There's no talking to that would convince Jim to change his behavior, so you have to think of something that would garner his attention.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky should talk to the landlord and a lawyer to try and get a separate lease from Jim, and, if that is possible, tell Mark about the stealing.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 41

Response: I think Becky should told Jim about her feeling
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: Becky should look for another job within MArk's pizzeria, maybe where she could do janitorial work and avoid working directly with Jim. She would still be able to have a job, but she would not be within the parameters of Jim and feel guilty for not discussing and reporting what Jim is doing.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky could try to use strategies of operant conditioning to change Jim‚Äôs behavior. She could notice things he does well, even very little things, and offer praise for those. Then, hopefully that would reinforce the positive behavior and he would do those (and other good practices) more often. Punishing the bad behavior might not be as effective, but giving constructive feedback might be helpful if Jim is willing to listen at all.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 41

Response: Be honest and don't be worried about what others think
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: have a conversation with him and tell him how you feel and give him alternatives
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 25

Response: Becky should first speak to Jim. SHe should speak to him first starting off with he fact that she cares about his job and ability to pay rent. However, she should then show him why what he is doing is wrong. Show him how unfair he is being with her by not doing his job. If he doesn't pick up his act, Becky should speak to their boss. She should speak to him not to get Jim fired, but to make the boss motivate Jim to do better overall.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 25

Response: I think Becky needs to tell him that the boss notices there bad business and missing pizza supplies and so they need to step it up before he gets even more suspicious. This will seem like Becky is a part of the problem and its not just Jim.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky could ask Jim about his behavior and request he stop.  This is the most direct, respectful, and helpful option for both individuals.  If Jim does not stop, Becky could seek a job for Jim in which his habits could be more useful such as a locksmith.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 25

Response: Becky needs to tell Mark about the situation. Jim isn't a good friend if he is putting her in this situation. And if they are good friends then this shouldn't be a problem for Becky to talk to Jim. I think Becky needs to confront Jim about this and tell him he needs to find a new job. If this goes poorly then Becky needs to move out and sublease her apartment.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 25

Response: Call Jim out and tell him to stop
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 10

Response: A creative solution to this problem would be for Becky to hypnotize Mark the pizza shop owner so he can not remember how much product he has or doesn't have and then she and Jim can keep there jobs for rent.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 50

Response: I think that Becky should tell the boss, because Becky could lose her job because of Jim. But she should tell the boss to keep her tip anyonmous
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34

Response: Becky could approach the situation as an empathetic roommate and friend to Jim, trying to understand his reasoning and underlying motives for his behavior. Becky could explain how it is negatively effecting her, and if Jim is unable or unwilling to fix this, Becky needs to do what is right and tell Jim. Or, Becky could suggest Jim to get a new job.
Human originality rating (0-100 scale): 34