Problem Solving to Address Challenges Problems in an organization can inhibit its growth and success. Using a framework to define the root cause and potential solutions can help reduce bias and form a creative decision. Santa Fe Dental was an organization that performed excellent dentistry but was failing to make a profit. An attempt was made to solve the problem, but was unsuccessful. By using the problem-solving process, it will be understood what went wrong and how to better solve problems for the future. Organizational Challenge Santa Fe Dental was an office suffering from a lack of a strong patient base. The economy had slowed, new patients were rare, and current patients were not keeping the work schedule full. The number of staff was very small consisting of one dentist (the sole proprietor), one dental assistant, and one dental hygienist; all three shared the front office duties in order to keep the salary overhead as low as possible. The team was discouraged because of the lack of production and unfilled treatment schedule. The problem solving process is a logical and useful sequence for overcoming problems and improving the standard of decision making (Liang & Zhang, 2010). The cause is the reason the problem exists; it has a bearing on the process and its output (Shri, Mukhopadhyay & Ghosh, 2013). Properly identifying the root cause will help in solving the problem instead of just treating the symptoms. Multiple possible alternatives for solutions
The approach described by Drs. Paul & Elder assist Army Officers in solving problems using the Army Problem Solving Process described in FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operational (2014). The experts approach, the elements of thought, its described using the following elements: purpose, questions, point of views, information, conclusion, concepts, implications, and assumptions. The Army Problem Solving Process consist of these seven steps: Gather information and knowledge, identify the problem develop criteria, generate possible solutions, analyze possible solutions, compare
To fully understand why the organization wasn’t heading down the path to success many different tools were used to help analyze the situations. Models such as the service profit
Problem-solving involves decision-making is important in Management and leadership.my job at Merseyside police on the CSI team involves a lot of problem-solving and decision-making. Well me are called out to investigate a crime scene taking samples such as DNA and other types of forensic evidence we have to decide if the evidence is relevant to hopefully catch the perpetrators and get a successful conviction. Making a good decision requires a combination of skills, clarity of judgement which is important in my job role. We recently had a meeting regarding problem solving and we identified seven steps to solve problems effectively.
The Solution Path by Tasos Siokas Ph.D. He is a professor and chair on the Business Administration Department in Los Angeles Valley College. He also teaches at USC (University of Southern California). He has published a book The Solution Path by Jossey-Bass in 2003. This is a book about solving a problem in corporation like human resources to engineering, from strategic planning to product development. The author gives a methodology to solve problems inside workforce during work connection. In The Solution Path, Sioukas combines practical techniques and relationships in teams for solving a business problem that he describes in this book.
2. Decision procedure is simply logic. It’s the steps we take to determine if what we are hearing is valid and believable. 3. Problem solving is a technique people use to solve problems or dilemmas in an effective way.
TEKS:6.1.B use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;
Many employers and politicians believe that dental care is a luxury, not a necessity. However, inappropriate dental care can cause discomfort and illness, making it difficult to consume and consume. Basic dental coverage is a necessity for a good quality of life but the unreasonably high cost of American dental care leaves millions of Americans without even basic dental care.
Having had a problem-based approach, this made it challenging and difficult for me in the first two sessions. However, having carefully observed, as a result of this I have started to gain interest in the solution focused approaches due to its brief nature and how much it focuses on solutions rather than the actual problem.
First, under this step managers must recognize that a decision is needed and identify the problem to be solved. A problem is typically a difference between the actual situation and what is desired. However, managers often act without understanding the problem to be solved or define the problem in terms of a proposed solution or in terms of its symptoms. For example, in response to employee complaints about salaries being too low (a symptom), managers might define the problem as a comparison of salaries to industry averages (SagePub, 2008). However, the true problem could be that the total compensation package, including benefits, does not suit the demographic characteristics of the firm’s employees.
Strategic thinking is a process-using problem solving skills, creative thinking, and decision-making (Toygar & Akbulut, 2013). This process will be utilized throughout my career as a Healthcare Administrator. In preparation to gaining information to increase my administrative skills, I took a “Mind Tool” quiz to define my method to problem solving. The interpretation of the assessment indicated a 67-90, which determine that I revealed an excellent approach to management. This report will outline what skills I will utilize to increase my consciousness and knowledge of problem solving to enhance my decision-making technique.
After two years of success of their mission, the organization sunk to a big crisis with its members and the community. What use to be their strength became their weakness, what use to be their quality became their main problem what use to be their difference became their obstacles?
First step in decision making process is identifying the problems. As McShane and Von Glinow (2000) stated, a problem can be
Read the following case study and critically analyses the situation and write a report in while outline the issues and problems faced by the organization’s members. Describe how you address them. Justify your answers and give detailed reasons for your intended actions.
The main problems of the organization were that the company set strategies to achieve objectives that weren’t focused in the core business and set without considering how many resources and skills does the company would need to reach them, focusing their efforts in processes or products that didn’t add value to the company and decreasing the profits of the
There are many different strategies that good problem solvers use to solve a problem. The steps of the problem solving process are systematic and organized. First, take your time and identify the problem very carefully. Do the research, and become informed about your subject. Few good problem solvers solve problems fast. Life choices need to be supported with well thought-out