PrOACT Approach to Problem Solving

The PrOACT Approach model was developed by John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney and Howard Raiffa, and is described in their book, Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions (1999). This model uses a step-by-step strategy for breaking a problem apart and analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of possible solutions. Read Ch. 4 Lecture Notes (Blackboard) to help with this assignment.

Directions:

1. Think of a problem you are having.
2. Analyze the problem by completing each step below.
3. Describe the solution you decide on in the space provided.