PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem solving and decision making is a part of everyday life. When a new problem is encountered it can be stressful if approached without a plan or in hast. Problem Solving One and Two introduced various methods of problem solving. Being accustomed to effective problem solving methods can have a positive impact with Eminence Operational and financial growth.
Obtain Process
The OBTAIN problem solving process is an easy approach to dealing with issues and problems that an individual can encounter in business. It is a simple systematic approach to problem solving that includes well-defined stages for the users to follow. These steps are called the problem solving process. This step by step process prevents the management team from speculating what the next phase is. This paper will show how the implementation of the problem solving process can help the Eminence team resolve the problems uncovered within the organization. The OBTAIN process is an acronym that is broken down into the following steps;
Part A:
1. O- Outline the Problem
2. B-Breakdown the Issue
3. T-Test the Hypothesis
4. A- Analyse the Problem
5. I-Imagine the Solution
6. N- Notify the Stakeholders
Part B:
1. Managing the Stakeholders
2. Managing the Team
There are several methods used to problem solve methods, the OBTAIN six-step process is just one of many. The problem that some organizations encounter is that they are unaware on how to implement a process to resolve their issues. Another problem that organizations encounter is that they not consistent in the way that they resolve their issues or problems.
Outline the Problem
The first step in the OBTAIN process is to outline the problem. During this stage the users identify the problem and s...
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The writing of the report should not be one person’s responsibility, because it is too big of a task. Like many of the aspects of the OBTAIN process the ideal way to approach this problem as a team, by dividing the responsibility (Weiss, 2011 pg. 105). An Action Plan is a step by step process that is presented to the stakeholders outlining deadlines for achievable organizational goals. The major aspects of an Action Plan are the activities/task, time frame and funds that are allocated to task (Managing the Team, 2014).
The action plan created for Eminence shows that there are two strategies.
• Strategy 1. Implement internal change.
• Strategy 2. Implement external change.
The Action plan was developed through careful consideration of the information and ideas that were previously gathered from the brainstorming process.
The major issues facing the company comprises of there being multiple businesses with different demands. There are separate levels of performance and success as well as growth chances for each of the sector and the firm needs to tackle with issues in each of these divisions (Dube, J.P., 2004).
Once a business problem or opportunity has been identified, a Business Case is prepared. This includes: A detailed definition of the problem or opportunity An analysis of the potential solution options available. For each option, the potential benefits, costs, risks and is...
This step includes gathering facts before trying to figure out the solution to the issues or possible future issues. This is a very important step when making important business decision...
According to Craig Raucher, there are four basic steps to proper strategic planning. First and foremost, a business leader must analyze and assess the current standings of the business. Once the analysis is complete, the next step is to formulate and document a strategy to improve upon the framework of the business. Step three involves placing the plan into action, followed by the final phase, where a business leader examines the results of the
A sequence of steps must be following in the decision-making process (Dunn, 2010). These include defining the problem, analyzing the problem, developing alternatives, evaluating the alternative and choosing the best, and finally taking action and following up (Dunn, 2010). According to Dunn (2010), the problem cannot be addressed until the true root of the problem has been defined. Once the source has been defined the next step is to gather
The Prepare step lays a foundation for the strategic planning process by establishing the purposes of the plan; identifying stakeholders; determining what information, roles, and resources are necessary for the process; and developing the timeline for it. The products of the Prepare step are the formation of a strategic planning workgroup
Any company has to have a plan to solve their issues with following strategies that management must approved. Knowing the nature of issues and the people who work in your company is an effective tools to start solving problems and control the business. Management have to sit a strong internal control and that will save the business a huge amount of issues that cost you effort and money.
...e operational goals, an action plan must be made to help employees follow a course of action needed to achieve that goal.
The distinctive similarities between the Army Solving Problem Model and the Rapid Decision Making and Synchronization Process is that both of them are intended to assure leaders and staffs that all information or factors applicable to the existing problem are submitted and considered during looking for the best solution. This approach of the Army Problem Solving Model and RDSP is an effect of the fact that both processes are analytical and systematic shaped tools used by commanders to find out or implement the best solution when problems or events occur. Furthermore, both APSM and the Rapid Decision and Synchronization Process implemented by commanders are the tools designed to generate new course of action (COA) which in a straight line answers to problem.
According to Miley, action plans direct both practitioners and clients activities during the developmental phase. Miley also stated how this would proceed into the progress evaluation in other words, monitoring and evaluating the success of the action plan. “These actions plans include well define goals, concrete objectives, and specific activities for social workers and clients to carry out to reach the desired outcomes.” (Miley, O'Melia, Dubois, 2010). The worker will monitor and evaluate action plans and will detect the positive movements and towards the direction of the desired
Develop an action plan - outline ways to correct the root causes of the problem, specific actions to be taken, identify who, what,
Taylor, J. and Ortega, D. The Application of Goldratt's Thinking Processes to problem Solving. Allied Academic international Conference. Las Vegas. 2003
“Decision making is a process of first diverging to explore the possibilities and then converging on a solution(s). The Latin root of the word decision means "to cut off from all alternatives". This is what you should do when you decide.” (Kotelnikov, 2008). In fact, the decision making process helps reduce doubt and uncertainty about alternative choices to allow individual to choose the best reasonable choice. In addition, the decision making process can make the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful organization. Consequently, management tries to use the best techniques and tools possible to make the best decision. Nowadays, most organizations seem to think that they have the most effective and efficient decision making process. So what are the different styles of decision making processes have organizations implemented? In order to answer this question, the team members will investigate and observe the decision-making processes most prevalent in their organization. As a result, these papers will first compare and contrast the problem identification and formulation styles in the team members’ organizations. Then the most favorable aspects of each style will be discussed to describe a process by which a problem can be identified and described to stakeholders in a manner that is sensitive to their perspective.
Collaboration and teamwork is required in generating an appropriate solution(s) to fix the declining sales challenge. When evaluating a problem it is easy rely on an individual’s perspective for solutions. It can be helpful though to evaluate multiple opinions and proposal when attempting to find the appropriate solution to a problem. The following recommendation is a team oriented problem-solving process that includes multiple perspectives in order to generate the correct course of action to reverse the sales decline.
Problem-solving help the students to create their own representation or illustration (De Corte, Vrerschaffel, De Win 1985; Hegarty, Mayer, Monk, 1995; Pape, 2003) based on how they interpret or understand the given problem (Pape, 2003; Van der Schoot, Bakker Arkema, Horsley, Van Lieshout, 2009). Problem-solving also tests their critical thinking skills on how they look for another strategy or ways to solve the problem easier. Problem-solving helps the problem solver to develop characteristics of a good problem solver which includes open-mindedness, optimistic, persistent, not afraid to commit mistakes and systematic person since he is following a certain step in solving the