"Correct Answer - Option 1 : attribute listing
Explanation:
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Attribute listing is a means of getting you to focus on as many attributes of a product or problem as possible.
- In breaking down the elements of a problem or object, you can look at each in turn and generate new ideas.
- The technique is particularly useful for considering complex products or processes in that it allows you to consider each feature or stage and look at the associated attributes in detail.
How to use it
List attributes
For the object or thing in question, list as many attributes as you can. Thus, for example, a screwdriver has attributes of 'applies torque', 'metal shaft', etc.
It can also be useful to first break the object down into constituent parts and look at the attributes of each part in question. Thus you may break the screwdriver into the handle, the shaft and the tip. The tip then has attributes of 'fits screw', 'thin blade', etc.
Consider value of attributes
For each attribute, ask 'what does this give'? Seek the real value of each attribute. It is also possible that attributes have 'negative value' i.e. they detract from the overall value of the object.
For example, the handle of a screwdriver being examined has attributes of 'hexagonal' which have the value of 'helps grip' and 'stops rolling on workbench', but has negative value of 'sharp corners'.
Modify attributes
Finally look for ways in which you can modify the attributes in some way. Thus you can increase value, decrease negative value or create new value.
Thus, for example, you could modify the attributes of the screwdriver handle to be 'comfortable grip' by adding a rubber sleeve.
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