Introduction to Problem Solving Skills
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What is a fundamental part of every manager's role?

  • Evaluating and selecting alternatives
  • Generating alternatives
  • Implementing solutions
  • Finding ways to solve problems (correct)
  • What is the key to a good problem definition?

  • Ignoring the root cause of the problem
  • Focusing only on individual performance
  • Ensuring that you deal with the real problem, not its symptoms (correct)
  • Identifying the symptoms of the problem
  • Why is having good strong problem solving skills important?

  • To impress clients with complex solutions
  • To make the workday more challenging
  • To avoid getting stuck and doing nothing (correct)
  • To complicate daily tasks
  • What are the two main activities involved in problem solving?

    <p>Building and fixing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in problem solving involves making sense of the complex situation in which the problem occurs?

    <p>Defining the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about people's perception of their problem-solving abilities?

    <p>Many people underestimate their problem-solving abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if you do not have a good process when approaching a problem?

    <p>Your solutions may be ineffective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as the right attitude for becoming an awesome problem solver?

    <p>Challenging assumptions and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four basic steps in solving a problem mentioned in the text?

    <p>Defining, generating alternatives, evaluating and selecting alternatives, implementing solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be open to the possibility of when approaching problems?

    <p>Challenging personal beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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