In brainstorming

A) individuals work in a large group to select a single optimal solution.
B) all solutions are judged and critiqued as they are recorded,and a weighted-average percentage is assigned to each solution.
C) parties are urged to be spontaneous and even impractical.
D) the success of the approach depends on the item-by-item evaluation and critique of the solutions as presented.
E) None of the above is a part of the brainstorming process.

In brainstorming, parties are urged to be spontaneous and even impractical, generating as many ideas as possible without fear of criticism or judgment. The goal is to generate a large quantity of ideas, which can then be evaluated and refined later on. Option A, selecting a single optimal solution, runs counter to the spirit of brainstorming, which is about generating multiple possibilities. Option B, assigning weighted-average percentages, suggests a more formalized process than brainstorming typically involves. Option D, evaluating solutions as they are presented, can stifle creativity by introducing criticism and judgment prematurely. Option E is incorrect because brainstorming does have a defined set of characteristics and guidelines.