How to Solve Problems- PDF ebook

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This book shows you a variety of different ways to solve problems. These may be problems you encounter at work, at home or in your leisure activities.

Problem solving skills are a very important skill for anyone who works as a manager or supervisor. Some of the techniques may be more time consuming than others, but in circumstances where the problem is of critical importance, it can be well worth taking the time to make well considered decisions.

Some business decisions can make or break the business.

Some personal decisions can make or break lives.

Some sporting decisions can result in a game loss, or a win.

Across every aspect of our lives, there are times when knowing how to make the best decision can be very important. This book is about helping you in those situations.

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Pages- 46 Pages

ISBN- 978-0-6487526-8-4

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 WHAT IS PROBLEM SOLVING?
Why are Problem Solving Skills Important?
Problem Solving Skills at Work, In Education and Elsewhere
Problem Solving Skills
Problems or Opportunities?
Other Problem-Solving Methods
Programmed or Non-programmed Decisions
Creative Problem Solving (CPS)
Finding Solutions – the Seven Step Plan

CHAPTER 2 DEFINING THE PROBLEM
What Do We Want to Accomplish?
Problems or Opportunities
Are We Defining the Right Problem?
Root Cause Analysis

CHAPTER 3 CLARIFYING THE PROBLEM
Clarifying The Problem

CHAPTER 4 RESOURCES AND TIME TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM
What Are Resources?
Rationality
Bounded Rationality
Time

CHAPTER 5 INFORMATION, RELEVANT FACTS, BIAS AND PREJUDICE IN PROBLEM SOLVING
Where Can Information Be Located?
Risk

CHAPTER 6 ETHICS AND PRIORITIES
Foundational Principles
Ethical Factors
Analyse The End Result
Analyse The Actions
Decide

CHAPTER 7 IDENTIFYING BEST SOLUTIONS AND PUTTING THEM INTO PRACTICE
Deciding On the Best Solution
Factors Affecting What Is the Best Solution
The Action Plan

LESSON 8 EVALUATING YOUR SOLUTION
How Will the Solution Be Evaluated?
FURTHER READING AND STUDY
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