Essential Problem-Solving Attributes
Identify key attributes that define problem-solution approaches: Identifiability, Analyzability, Solvability, Action-orientation, Iterative process, Context-dependence, Creativity and innovation, Evaluation and learning.
Discuss each attribute with examples to illustrate its application.
- Identifiability:
- Definition: This refers to the clarity and specificity of the problem statement. A well-defined problem is easier to understand and tackle.
- Example: Imagine a company facing declining sales. The problem can be identified as “identifiably” low sales figures for a particular product line over the past three quarters.
- Analyzability:
- Definition: This attribute concerns the ability to break down a complex problem into smaller, manageable parts that can be analyzed separately.
- Example: For the sales decline problem, analyzability would involve examining factors such as market trends, competitive analysis, customer feedback, and internal sales data to pinpoint causes.
- Solvability:
- Definition: Solvability indicates whether a problem can be effectively addressed or resolved given the available resources and constraints.
- Example: After analyzing the sales decline, the company determines that a new marketing strategy targeting younger demographics …
- Identifiability:
- Definition: This refers to the clarity and specificity of the problem statement. A well-defined problem is easier to understand and tackle.
- Example: Imagine a company facing declining sales. The problem can be identified as “identifiably” low sales figures for a particular product line over the past three quarters.
- Analyzability:
- Definition: This attribute concerns the ability to break down a complex problem into smaller, manageable parts that can be analyzed separately.
- Example: For the sales decline problem, analyzability would involve examining factors such as market trends, competitive analysis, customer feedback, and internal sales data to pinpoint causes. Essential Problem-Solving Attributes
- Solvability:
- Definition: Solvability indicates whether a problem can be effectively addressed or resolved given the available resources and constraints.
- Example: After analyzing the sales decline, the company determines that a new marketing strategy targeting younger demographics …
