Task: Do all people think alike? Exploring cognitive style and adaption-innovation theory in the real world Articles or resources 1. Stum, J 2009, Kirton's Adaption-Innovation Theory: Managing Cognitive Styles in Times of Diversity and Change, Emerging Leadership Journeys, Vol. 2 Issue. 1, 2009, pp. 66-78. Other resources that you could use: · Kirton, MJ 2003, Adaption-Innovation In the Context of Diversity and Change, Routledge, New York (reprinted 2006) Your challenge for assignment one. Use some of the adaption – innovation theory to make your case. Do People Think Alike? Working with and managing people would seem easy if all people did think alike. Yet we know people do not think alike. 1. What is the most insightful points to you about the concept of cognitive thinking style differences. Discuss: 2. How can your understanding of your assessment and adaption-innovation theory change your approach to your ideas or how you manage your contribution at work as well as work with other people and manage other people? 3. Do you have an example or case study where the cognitive diversity was badly managed. Scope: This assignment will assess your understanding and application of the course topic. The intent of this paper is not to summarize the content but to show your understanding, use or insight to apply the academic and management research. Length and Presentation: 800 words, spaced 1.5 lines to clarity Criteria by which your assessment will be marked: · Delivered on time. · Clarity of the writing. · Understanding of the topic. · Insight that is demonstrated in using the content to shape ideas, strategies or tactics.