Problem Solving
When faced with a problem, what do you do to solve it? This
assignment asks you to apply a six-step to problem solving process to a
specific problem scenario. You will write a paper that presents a synthesis of
your ideas about solving the problem using this systematic approach. As
Voltaire said, “No problem can withstand the assault of sustained
thinking.”
The problem scenario for the topic:
You have worked at your company for eleven (11) years. You have
returned to college to earn a Bachelor’s degree in order to increase your
chances for a promotion. You are nearly finished with your degree, when a
supervisor’s position in a competing company becomes available in another
state. The start date is in two (2) weeks, during your final exam period for
your courses. The position offers a $15,000 per year salary increase, a car
allowance, and relocation expenses. Your former supervisor works for the
company and is recommending you for the position based on your outstanding job
performance; if you want the job, it’s yours. All of the other supervisors at
this level in the company have Master’s degrees, so you know that you would be
expected to earn your Bachelor’s degree and continue on to a Master’s degree.
Your present company offers tuition reimbursement, but the new company does
not.
Review the six-step problem solving process outlined in the
webtext, based on the article “The Problem Solving Process” located at org/decision/problem-solve.html”>http://www.gdrc.org/decision/problem-solve.html:
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Step One: Define the
problem -
Step Two: Analyze the
problem -
Step Three: Generate
options -
Step Four: Evaluate
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Step Five: Make your
decision -
Step Six: Implement
and reflect
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you
1. Define the problem in the scenario that you have chosen.
2. Analyze the problem in the scenario.
3. Generate options for solving the problem in the scenario.
4. Evaluate the options for solving the problem.
5. Decide on the best option for solving the problem.
6. Explain how you will implement the decision made and reflect on whether this
option was the most effective.
The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized
writing:
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Include an
introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph. -
Address main ideas in
body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences. -
Adhere to standard
rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
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Be typed, double
spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA Style format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions. -
Include a cover page
containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are
not included in the required assignment page length.
You should follow these submission guidelines:
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Submit the paper draft
to Turnitin.com and then submit the originality report with the draft to
Blackboard.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
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Recognize the
hindrances to the decision-making process in order to apply problem-solving
skills to a variety of situations. -
Create written work
utilizing the concepts of critical thinking. -
Use technology and
information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and
informal logic.
Note: 3 examples have been uploaded for formatting guidance !
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