Problem Solutions and Evaluation

Problem Solutions

Cedric, David, Jubentino, Terrence

University of Phoenix

PHL 320

November 15, 2016

The issue identified in previous weeks can be worked on by first acknowledging the existence of the problem. This will be followed by confronting the problem by developing an action plan to act as a roadmap later the solution will be implemented to action (Jackson, 2015. In that, acknowledging the existence of the problem gives someone an urge to look for remedies to the problem. Developing an action plan act as a direction to be followed to ensure the problem is properly solved.

In developing the creative solution, the method which was applied includes the use of brainstorming, divergent and convergent thinking (Jackson, 2015). To start with, brainstorming involves engaging in personal thinking and try to think of the possible ideas to be used for creating a creative thinking. In a group, everyone is allotted time to give their views before the discussions are undertaken, the reason for allowing everyone to give possible ideas is to challenge people to engage extra minds before they harmonize together the ideas. In most of the cases, brainstorming has proved to be the best since in promote full participation from the members of the group.89

The next method which can use is divergent and convergent thinking. Divergent thinking involves trying to recall ideas from the past experience, and the experience should be positive towards proving good ideas (Jackson, 2015). Convergent thinking involves narrowing down the ideas to obtaining a meaningful idea. For a group, ideas from others are examined to obtain better-informed ideas.

In overcoming barriers to creativity, there is a need for one to obtain the experience. Before indulging in creativity, there is a need for one to obtain experience. Obtaining experience can be acquired by reading of relevant articles in the same field you want to take creativity (Jackson, 2015). The secondary articles include the reading of important books, journals, and novels which have very important information. The next way of overcome barriers include learning to associate yourself with the experience; this can be done by linking your past experience with the real issue at hand. The next way is undertaking an expression either to a group of people or a friend. The fourth way is evaluation whether there is a link with your past experience with what you have at hand. The next way is by perseverance, this is because when overcoming barriers, there is challenges associated with. Finally, you can obtain a reflection of your experience. There should also be a team whose job is to check for any barriers and finding solutions to them. Barriers can cost the organisation a lot. This is why it is important to identify them in advance and find a way of overcoming them on time.

In coming up with the potential solutions, critical thinking was very vital in examining various existing solutions then select the best alternative to be adopted (Puterman, 2014). Also, critical thinking acted as a benchmark for evaluating whether the identified solution was really viable to be implemented or it was going to be a waste of time. Critical thinking was essential in building ideas as well as challenging the course of action to be taken. Furthermore, critical thinking acted as a parameter to identify the channel to be adopted in implementing the identified solution. Moreover, critical thinking was used to identify the alternatives to be evaluated.

The four key elements as suggested by the group were essential in arriving at a more informed decision. In that, the elements acted as a benchmark for reaching into wiser ideas (Puterman, 2014). The group has the task to evaluate the viable ideas to which can be generated from a business, hence, the factors provided the clear direction for evaluating and making a conclusion on the most viable ideas to undertake. Furthermore, the elements provided glue on how the entire process was to be conducted.

References

Jackson, S. L. (2015). Research methods and statistics: A critical thinking approach. Cengage Learning.

Puterman, M. L. (2014). Markov decision processes: discrete stochastic dynamic programming. John Wiley & Sons.

Snyder, G. H., & Diesing, P. (2015). Conflict among nations: Bargaining, decision making, and system structure in international crises. Princeton University Press.