Complex Problems in Entrepreneurship Education: Examining Complex Problem-Solving in the Application of Opportunity Identification

Figure 1

Screenshot of the MicroFIN item “Plan-o-Maton” [49, 50]. Problem solvers have to balance the interests of various parties in a city by making alterations in the urban landscape. Along the bottom and the right side: the keys for altering the location of the interest groups. In principle, two stakeholders change places when triggered. On the right side: a city mall and a factory. On the left side: a family home and a playground. Between these parties, smiley faces indicate the atmosphere. The problem solver has to improve the atmosphere by finding one of several optimal setups.