Assessment 1 – Understanding the Problem
Jordan Bird- 149074887
CS1320 – Problem Solving
October 27, 2014
“Hours spent playing with a new software package can save minutes reading the manual”
- Paul Vickers, 2008
Introduction
I have been tasked with taking an as yet unsolved problem in the seeker’s own words. In this paper I am going to take the issue, understand it in my own words, research and speculate to ultimately reach the nature of the solution of solving the problem in the correct manner. Importantly, the nature of the solution is required in this instance and not the actual solution itself as stated in the guide for this assignment . This paper may use possible solutions for examples but the goal here, as first mentioned, is
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Step one in Vickers’ book is to “understand the problem” – I am going to follow this point via its sub-steps (Vickers takes each main step of the process and sets it into smaller more manageable steps) to provide an outline in solving the issue provided.
Understanding the Problem
Before a plan is even in its preliminary stage, we must actually understand the problem. This is arguably the most important stage of solving an issue as failure to do so could result in the wrong issue being solved, as exampled in the “read it through several times” substage. Therefore these steps are meticulously followed to give the most personally accurate understanding of the problem at hand as possible. To reiterate before the process is followed, this method was published by Paul Vickers
1. “Read it through several times”
Failure to read the problem or task through more than once is a sure way to fail understanding the problem and falling at the first hurdle as it was. When I first read the problem, thoughts of possibilities of solving the problem began to go through my mind. GPS tracking, communication between bicycles, mobile apps with pointers on a satellite map. Detailing these solutions following the rest of the steps Vickers has laid out would have been a great way to show a solution, but would have scored 0%. Almost falling foul to this easy
The sixth step in the planning process is very essential, monitor and control. In this step will reveal whether or not a plan is successful. Just like some of the earlier planning, this can become repetitive and redundant, but very necessary. Inside this stage, companies will see a plan for
The first step in the process is to identify and define the problem at hand. During this step, all the information is gathered and looked over. This allows for the problem to be clearly identified and hopefully making the whole process easier. Step two of the process is to begin generating possible solutions. In this step, managers can begin formulating one or several potential solutions (Lombardi, Schermerhorn, & Kramer). Before going onto step three, some additional information may be required, because step three is when a plan of action is chosen. In the fourth step, the chosen plan is implemented. It is the responsibility of the manager to make sure this portion goes smoothly. Everyone on the team should know exactly what they should be doing. The final step in the process is to review the results. In reviewing the outcome of the action plan that has been chosen, you may find things that need to be altered and you may find things that are going perfectly. At this point the appropriate changes should be made.
Bateman, Scott A. Snell, 2009). Step one gathers and summarizes information that is in question. It examines current conditions with an attempt at forecasting future conditions. Step two generates alternative goals that may be used as an alternate if the first desired plan does not work. Step three evaluates the potential of the alternative goals and prioritizes/eliminates ones that might or might not work.
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.
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The chart below reveals the stages of the planning process and the cyclic nature of evaluation. In other words, there
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The issue I have chosen that concerns my core program is the necessity of a Certification. Currently in the United States it is not required in all 50 states that a surgical technologist be certified.
Imagine – During this step you must begin to brain storm and come up with basic ideas to solve the defined problem. You may begin to come up with a few sketches to help visualize the solution as well as discuss and think of problems each solution might face or create during the planning and creation steps.
Indicated in Figure one is a model for solving problems or issues. This model contains six repeatable steps including 1) define the problem, 2) determine the issues root-cause, 3) develop alternative solutions, 4) select a solution, 5) implement the solution, and 6) evaluate the outcome.
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The basics of this method focus on problem-solving and short-term application. As Ford and Postle (1998, pg 52) suggest
Just like how music has no one way to arrange it, no one set of instruments to best bring it to life, many real life tasks have no one way to solve them. And ultimately, the journey is truly more important than the destination. Imagine how boring the world would be were every problem and question to be answered coldly and swiftly with the one best answer? Rather, the journey to discover a unique and possibly fun solution should be taken. Indeed, it is these divergences from the best or most efficient solution which may not always be beneficial in the moment, but at the end of the day create the best memories and most enjoyable solutions; not following a guide to the letter and never thinking outside of the steps given. And often, a new best solution may be discovered and a new guide may be written. These new solutions do not always need to be something huge, and can be as little as coming up with a silly mnemonic such as "the sad mad super dad said
The second step, sort out information that is not needed provided clarity during times in which the process seemed overwhelming. This called for a potential solution, a desired outcome and how to get there. The research that had initially been part of the formulating method had sparked an interest in the military. This idea was supported by the benefits that outweighed