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The Problem Solving Process Will Begin

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When confronted with a problem, the question we should first begin asking ourselves is “What should I do?” We will first need to examine the problem and determine the steps needed to take in order to ensure the problem is solved satisfactorily. This is where the problem solving process will begin. For this assignment, I will be focusing on Scenario 1: “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.” (cite) For this particular scenario, I have been tasked with making a decision on whether or not I should change my job, an opportunity that will increase my salary; or stay in a position that will allow me to further my educational

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