
Applied Problem Solving Workplace
Applied Problem Solving In the Workplace,
Activities 1a and 1b are designed to facilitate thinking about what makes a complex problem complex. You need to demonstrate your understanding by describing the characteristics and complexities of two sets of four examples from your own observations; firstly from a global perspective and secondly from the perspective of your organisation. Look to include citations where possible to ensure academic rigor.
Applied Problem Solving Workplace
Activities 1a and 1b are designed to facilitate thinking about what makes a complex problem complex. You need to demonstrate your understanding by describing the characteristics and complexities of two sets of four examples from your own observations; firstly from a global perspective and secondly from the perspective of your organisation. Look to include citations where possible to ensure academic rigor.
Suggested Activity One Reading – Identifying Complex Problems
Journal Fisher, A., Greiff, S. and Funke, J. (2012) The process of solving complex problems. The Journal of Problem Solving, 4(1) 19-42
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Activity 1a Identifying complex problems
We start this study of problem solving by thinking about real-life complex problems. Some examples might be hospital waiting lists, changing the culture of an organisation, or moving a manufacturing plant from one country to another.