...Identifying the Real Problem For the type of work that I do, I face different problems every day. Working with bicycles provides many different problems that are not always the same. So using the same approach does not always work, even though there may be similar symptoms. There was a bicycle that I had to deal with that was not shifting properly in the rear shifter. My initial thought was that the derailleur itself was out of position. Having defined the problem, I implemented several solutions that help to solve this problem. Having spent almost a half hour trying to fix the problem, I realized that I was not making any progress. At that point, I implemented another possible solution and completely replaced the rear derailleur, which took another half hour. I took another half hour and still had not solved the problem. So, I just spent an hour and a half making no progress at all and actually kind of taking a step back by pushing the derailleur out of position. I then got a hold of another Bicycle Technician in the area and was able to redefine the problem correctly. I ended up checking the chain and found that it had stretched, making it impossible to properly set the derailleur in a position of no jumping in the chain. This solution took less than a minute to solve the problem, compared to taking over an hour to fail at correcting a failed problem. This has helped me immensely in my life because now I know that I need to take multiple approaches to problems...
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...Identifying the Real Problem Each and every day we encounter problems that we have to solve. In the midst of these problems we find growth and understanding. Problems, in fact, are never new. Simply, they are all variations of the problems that we all share – not feeling good enough or worthy of something or someone, an inability to trust, and fear of abandonment or separation. All of these problems we struggle with at different levels, however, the themes are always the same: finding a sense of purpose, peace of mind, and love. All of these problems can be resolved in one way – the relationships we make in life. The most important of these relationships would be the one with our self. Life and emotional problems don’t seem to exist without relationships being involved; a sense of right or wrong, with or without, good or bad, and the dysfunctional relationships that we have with these allow us to see what is dysfunctional with even ourselves and help us find ways to improve on them. Once you see the problem and catch the repeating theme, you can look at similar experiences and determine what relationship needs to be improved, and watch as these problems begin to spiral in repetition and funnel down the drain, until one day they’re gone. We learn something when we make the same mistakes. Something in us grows stronger than it was the last time. We develop a deeper understanding and are more prepared for all the problems that the future holds. We’re all on the same journey...
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...My recurring problem has got to be financial income. I have never been good at handling my bills and savings properly one minute I have extra cash the next minute its gone, spent on some great night out with my fiancé or blown on musical equipment. This problem has impacted my life in a severe manner, I can’t go on vacations, get myself out of emergency situations, or upgrade my life due to unsaved money. I have always treated this problem like it wasn’t a problem and that I will recover my losses next week, next paycheck I’ll get myself out of this mess I’d always say. By not seeing that it is a problem it has really caused more of a problem than the problem itself. All I need to do is save money from my check each week and not spend it and yet as I know this to be true I still cannot bring myself to behave the way I should when it comes to saving money. Though I have had some great times dropping my hard earned cash on an all night long party downtown in our fun filled city. I know in my gut that it’s the regular adult that is prepared for emergencies or spontaneous vacations. I have always been a smart person which is why I don’t understand why I can’t tackle this one issue in my life. If could get a handle on my immature capabilities to spend my money on debaucherous nights and learn to save my money I know deep down in my heart I would be a happier person. If only not for me but for my family that comes after me. I want to be able to give...
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...Identifying The Real Problem Think of a recurring problem or situation in your life that you would like to resolve or manage better. Try viewing it as an ill-defined problem and redefine it. In addition, explain how incorrectly defining the problem has impacted your life and the benefits that you will derive by redefining the problem. A recurring problem I have had in my life for a long time now is not having enough money. From the time I was in 9th grade I have always had some kind of job whether it be part-time or full-time work. At times I even put of going to school on some days or doing homework assignments to go work extra hours to make money. By doing this I never ended up pursuing a better education and settled for working any job I could find. Even with working all the time and at times working multiple jobs I always seemed to find myself broke and barely being able to pay my normal bills to this day. Every job seemed to be a quick solution to get by but never make serious money that could help me in the long run. A solution to this problem that I am currently working on is getting a degree at ITT Tech to further my education. For years I’ve been putting off school because I don’t want to lose out on hours for work to make money and by doing this it has only been hurting me in the long run by keeping better career opportunities away from me. By going to ITT Tech I can still work a 40 hour work week and manage a schedule at school so that in less than 2 years I will...
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...Monee Problem Solving GS 1140 Homework #1 6/22/14 Today we as people face problems some large some small. No matter the size these problems all need solving, but keep in mind the objective is to choose the best solution. We must practice our problem-solving skills often to enhance them. Knowing the perceived problem, identifying the real problem, and applying the Building Blocks of the Heuristics are a few of the known methods in problem-solving. A common mistake made today in problem-solving is not knowing the perceived problem. The perceived problem can have your attention misled to something less important than the actual problem and only focused on treating the symptoms, which can give us quick satisfaction but temporary results. Like “the leak” example referred in chapter 1 the perceived problem seemed to be the leaking on the floor making a mess. Solution was putting a bucket under leak to catch the water, quick satisfaction but temporary results. Identifying the real problem can be a little tricky because it’s a lot more difficult to find and can be often overlooked. The real problem in “the leak” example used in chapter 1 was the cause of the leak. If they find the cause of the leak and fix it the problem is fixed no leaks, no buckets, mess, and best of all long term results. Now the thought of never making a mistake or faulty judgments is unreal but methods and techniques such as “the Building Blocks of the Heuristic” come...
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...Amity global business school, singapore Problem structuring methods Submitted by:- Manav dhall, batch- charlie Given by – prof. kumar Problem Structuring and Problem Structuring Methods * What is Problem Structuring ? 1. Problem Structuring Methods are a broad group of approaches that are used to handle a problem . 2. Its purpose is to assist in structuring a problem instead of directly solving it . 3. These methods are Participative and Interactive in Nature. * Ways to Structure the Problems? 1. There are two approaches used in Problem Structuring :- a.Hard OR – This the classical, traditional and old method. b.Soft OR – This is the modern approach which aims at applicability of technique rather than correctness of the technique. 2. Here in this assignment we will be using Soft OR because of the following reasons:- * Tangible * Easy to Explain * Easy to Use * Soft OR Techniques? Example (Hypothetical Situation) : * Traffic signals is a major problem in Delhi. Sometimes referred to as a "Traffic Light" or "Stop Light", these are the red, yellow and green lights that direct traffic at intersections. The correct term for this type of light is "Traffic Signal" or "Illuminated Traffic Signal". Traffic signals is a major problem * Out-of-order meters or kiosks * Malfunctioning traffic lights * Traffic obstruction / blocked street * Signage missing / unreadable ...
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...to understanding the person as well as the problem.” Cope helps the reader consider several aspects of working with clients. At the end of each section, he asks a “back pocket question” that should be considered during a project, such as, “Am I able to view the problem as the client sees it?” All the questions are printed on a Seven Cs “pocket guide” that you can tear out of the book and take with you to assignments. “Trade is a social Act”. • Orientation – Viewing the problem as the Client sees it (including their perception) • Desired Outcome – Bringing clarity of the desired outcome (the real value and not just an end-state) • Change Ladder – Removing the fog from the problem by focusing on where change may be required • Situation Viability – Studying if the issue can be successfully resolved and see if the timing is right for change • Decision Makers – Having a clear picture of the decision makers who can influence the initial stages of contract development • Ethos – Considering if the changes will be coercive or participative in Nature • Contract – Establishing a contract that sets out a framework for action and measurement Clarify – Understanding the Real Issues 2. Clarify—understanding the real issues. Cope quotes Claude Levi-Strauss: “The wise man doesn’t give the right answers; he poses the right questions.” According to Cope, one of the right questions is, “Have I gathered information that will determine the real source of the issue and not just the symptoms...
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...OVERVIEW OF VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY The veterinary profession faces many challenges …… Rapid movement of disease Climate change Today’s challenges require population health approach to investigation and solving problems WHAT DOES VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY HAVE TO OFFER? Veterinary Epidemiology is concerned with efforts to describe, explain, predict and prevent/control disease (& other healthrelated outcomes) in animal populations. Description Identifying cases of diseases in order to calculate the relative frequencies of the diseases within population subgroups. Explanation Identifying causal factors and modes of transmission Prediction Estimating the likely number of cases that Identifying patterns of will develop in the disease occurrence future Prevent/Control Applying epidemiological knowledge to prevent the occurrence of new cases of disease, eradicate existing cases, and prolong the lives of animals with disease Taken together, epidemiology provides the data that will improve our understanding of how diseases develop over time and the factors that relate to disease distributions. These in turn will lead to application of interventions to reduce disease impact. - What it is Epi - "upon“ demos - "the people“ logos - "study of". Veterinary Epidemiology " The frequency, patterns and the factors that influence health, disease & other healthrelated states in animal populations and its application anddisease prevention & to...
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...more alternative courses of action • all organizational members make decisions • involves gathering what information is known, identifying the options and assessing the risk and making the best decisions with the information available in a timely matter • Decision-Making Process a comprehensive, 8-step process Developing Alternatives Developing Alternatives Allocating Weights to the Criteria Allocating Weights to the Criteria Identifying Decision Criteria Identifying Decision Criteria Problem Identification Problem Identification Evaluating Decision Effectiveness Evaluating Decision Effectiveness Implementing the alternative Implementing the alternative Selecting an alternative Selecting an alternative Analyzing alternative Analyzing alternative Step 1 - Identifying a Problem • must be such that it exerts pressure to act • manager is unlikely to characterize a situation as a problem unless s/he has resources necessary to act Step 2 - Identifying Decision Criteria Decision criteria - what’s relevant in making a decision. What factors are relevant in making a decision Step 3 - Allocating Weights to the Criteria Must weight the criteria to give them appropriate priority in the decision. Not all criteria are equally important. Step 4 - Developing Alternatives List the viable alternatives that could resolve the problem without evaluating them Step 5 - Analyzing Alternatives Each alternative is evaluated against the criteria. Each alternative...
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...Problem Solving-Based Scenarios: An Approach to Identify Opportunities to Create Value for the Business Introduction Today’s realities of leadership include increasing competition and intensity, reducing cycle times and costs, and improving productivity while at the same time growing the business and meeting increasing customer and Wall Street expectations. These pressures require leaders to redefine and redesign how to think, how to lead, and how to act. These shifts in the very nature of leadership and of work demand that the leader spend more time figuring out what to do next and how best to do it to add value to the corporation and the stakeholders. Problem solving is a core capability required to realize these opportunities. Leadership can be seen as a process of identifying opportunities and solving problems. Some problems are important; some are not important. Some problems are easy to define; others are complex. Some problems are easy to solve; others are difficult. Some are solved alone; many are solved with others, often under tremendous political and organizational pressures. Sometimes there is a problem; sometimes there is not a problem. All problem solving and solution development methods follow a process that may be adapted by the user and to the particular scenario or situation. As human beings, we tend to look to preserve the status quo and see the world as it has been. We look for patterns or approaches that have been successful in the past. These...
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...Problem Solving-Based Scenarios: An Approach to Identify Opportunities to Create Value for the Business Introduction Today’s realities of leadership include increasing competition and intensity, reducing cycle times and costs, and improving productivity while at the same time growing the business and meeting increasing customer and Wall Street expectations. These pressures require leaders to redefine and redesign how to think, how to lead, and how to act. These shifts in the very nature of leadership and of work demand that the leader spend more time figuring out what to do next and how best to do it to add value to the corporation and the stakeholders. Problem solving is a core capability required to realize these opportunities. Leadership can be seen as a process of identifying opportunities and solving problems. Some problems are important; some are not important. Some problems are easy to define; others are complex. Some problems are easy to solve; others are difficult. Some are solved alone; many are solved with others, often under tremendous political and organizational pressures. Sometimes there is a problem; sometimes there is not a problem. All problem solving and solution development methods follow a process that may be adapted by the user and to the particular scenario or situation. As human beings, we tend to look to preserve the status quo and see the world as it has been. We look for patterns or approaches that have been successful in the past. These...
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...Communication and Decision Making Communication and decision making in organizations are dependent on each other. Without good communication, there cannot be effective decision making at any level in the organization. Lapses in communication or ineffective communication will result in ineffective or incorrect decisions; if communication is ineffective or lacking in follow-up following the decision the decision may fail. Communication within the BDC organization is primarily downward and takes many forms. Due to the nature of the work performed a majority of communication is in the form of SOP’s, policies, and manuals. Other forms of communication utilized include email and group meetings, with email being by far the most common method for communicating to all members of the staff. It has been difficult to schedule regular ‘in person’ staff meetings. As a result there is little opportunity to get verbal and non-verbal feedback from staff, face to face, about issues, decisions being considered or that have been made. The following quote is relevant to the inability to effectively communicate with the BDC staff: “Great communicators are skilled at reading a person/group by sensing the moods, dynamics, attitudes, values and concerns of those being communicated with…. The message is not about the messenger; it has nothing to do with messenger; it is however 100% about meeting the needs and the expectations of those you’re communicating with.” (Myatt, 2012) Although email can...
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...Since rural life is very different from both city and suburban life, and it needs to be address, a community organizing needs to be adopt. Community organizing is a methodology of community work which originated in the United States. Organizers in the U. S. found it helpful to distinguish their work from three other forms of community based strategies; namely advocacy, service delivery, community development. Community Organizing, as one of the four community based strategy, is the most effective and accessible instrument used by a group of people involved in decision making thru confrontation meeting to the government corporation and institution. Community Organizing is a process, through which communities are helped to identify common problems or goals, mobilize resources, and develop and implement strategies for reaching their goals they have collectively set by getting together and helping them help themselves. Particularly effective for the poor and powerless as they determine for themselves the actions they will take to deal with the essential forces that are destroying their community and consequently causing them to be powerless. As one of the methods use in developing communities, this research paper aims to discuss the following: 1. Definition of community organizing 2. Methods of community organizing and how are they applied to the different types of community organizing 3....
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...computer-generated simulations that are so close to reality that users almost believe they are participating a real-world situation. Chapter 10 Review 1. Decisions may be structured, semistructured, or unstructured, with structured decisions clustering at the operational level of the organization and unstructured decisions at the strategic level. Structured are repetitive and routine, and they involve a definite procedure for handling them so that they do not have to be treated each time as if they were new. Semistructured, where only part of the problem has a clear-cut answer provided by an accepted procedure. Unstructured are those in which the decision maker must provide judgment, evaluation, and insight to solve the problem. Decision making can be performed by individuals or a group includes employees as well as operational, middle, senior managers. Senior executives face many unstructured decision situations, such as establishing the firm’s 5 or 10-year goals or deciding new markets to enter. Middle management faces more structured decision scenarios, but their decisions may include unstructured components. Operational management and rank-and-file employees tend to make more structured decisions. There are four stages in decision making: Intelligence, design, choice, and implementation. Intelligence consists of discovering, identifying, and understanding the problems...
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...According to Nelson-Jones (2012), counselling is defined as a process where the counsellor or helper’s aim is to assist the client in helping themselves by the choices they make in their life. Through their skills and understanding of the clients, the counsellor uses interventions that are specific to the client to help them changes negative thinking, feelings and behaviour. This can lead to a more positive and less stressful life for the client, if the counselling relationship is successful. The success of this is based on the different stages of counselling, where both counsellor and client play and active role. The stages in the counselling process are Establishing a working relationship, Identifying Clients Problem, Helping The Client Create Goals, Encouraging Client Exploration and Taking Action and Termination (Corey & Corey, 2011; Hackeny & Cormie, 2005). Establishing a Working Relationship is the first stage in the counselling processes according to Corey and Corey. From my point of view, this stage is concerned with building the therapeutic relationship. It is at this stage the counsellor prepares the client for the process and clarifying any concerns the client might have. Patterson and Welfel (2005) emphasised that at this stage, there must be open communication, and trust to remote client self-exploration. This will encourage the client to open up more, and be more willing to actively engage in the counselling process. As the client begins to relay their story...
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