Solving managerial problems systematically. (2021)
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- Book
- Title:
- Solving managerial problems systematically. (2021)
- Main Title:
- Solving managerial problems systematically
- Further Information:
- Note: Hans Heerkens, Arnold Van Winden.
- Authors:
- Heerkens, Hans
Winden, Arnold Van - Contents:
- 1 A Framework for The Best Solution 1.1 Characteristics of the Managerial Problem-Solving Method 1.2 Systematic or Creative Approach? 1.3 Phases of the Managerial Problem-Solving Method 1.4 MPSM Works Anywhere, Anytime 1.5 Tailored to Your Problem 1.6 The Language of Variables 1.7 Framework 1.8 Researching and Designing in One Summary Core Concepts 2 Untroubled Problems 2.1 Types of Problems 2.2 Problem as an Analytical Concept 2.3 Action Problems 2.4 Knowledge Problems 2.5 Linking Action and Knowledge Problems Summary Core Concepts 3 A Trouble-Shooter’s Log 3.1 The MPSM in Practice 4 In Search of the Core Problem 4.1 Reaching the Core Problem, Step by Step 4.2 Lining Up the Problems 4.3 Cause and Effect 4.4 Choosing the Core Problem 4.5 Making Problems Quantifiable Summary Core Concepts 5 D3: Do, Discover, Decide 5.1 Three Principles of a Plan of Attack 5.2 D3 Explained 5.3 Benefits of a Systematic Approach 5.4 Walking A Thin Line Summary Core Concepts 6 In Search of the Unknown 6.1 Looking Closely at the Problem 6.2 Locating the Problem 6.3 Researching Causes 6.4 Considering Earlier Solutions Summary Core Concepts 7 An Overview of Options 7.1 Seven Steps to a Possible Solution 7.2 Defining the Decision 7.3 Defining the Decision-Making Process 7.4 Establishing Criteria 7.5 Scaling Criteria 7.6 Weighting Criteria 7.7 Providing Alternative Options or Using Existing Possibilities 7.8 Evaluating the Attractiveness of Available Options Summary Core Concepts 8 The Client’s Move1 A Framework for The Best Solution 1.1 Characteristics of the Managerial Problem-Solving Method 1.2 Systematic or Creative Approach? 1.3 Phases of the Managerial Problem-Solving Method 1.4 MPSM Works Anywhere, Anytime 1.5 Tailored to Your Problem 1.6 The Language of Variables 1.7 Framework 1.8 Researching and Designing in One Summary Core Concepts 2 Untroubled Problems 2.1 Types of Problems 2.2 Problem as an Analytical Concept 2.3 Action Problems 2.4 Knowledge Problems 2.5 Linking Action and Knowledge Problems Summary Core Concepts 3 A Trouble-Shooter’s Log 3.1 The MPSM in Practice 4 In Search of the Core Problem 4.1 Reaching the Core Problem, Step by Step 4.2 Lining Up the Problems 4.3 Cause and Effect 4.4 Choosing the Core Problem 4.5 Making Problems Quantifiable Summary Core Concepts 5 D3: Do, Discover, Decide 5.1 Three Principles of a Plan of Attack 5.2 D3 Explained 5.3 Benefits of a Systematic Approach 5.4 Walking A Thin Line Summary Core Concepts 6 In Search of the Unknown 6.1 Looking Closely at the Problem 6.2 Locating the Problem 6.3 Researching Causes 6.4 Considering Earlier Solutions Summary Core Concepts 7 An Overview of Options 7.1 Seven Steps to a Possible Solution 7.2 Defining the Decision 7.3 Defining the Decision-Making Process 7.4 Establishing Criteria 7.5 Scaling Criteria 7.6 Weighting Criteria 7.7 Providing Alternative Options or Using Existing Possibilities 7.8 Evaluating the Attractiveness of Available Options Summary Core Concepts 8 The Client’s Move 8.1 Three Reasons for Deviating from an Advisory Report 8.2 Politically Charged Decisions 8.3 Considering Other Interests 8.4 Handling Risks Summary Core Concepts 9 A Systematic Approach 9.1 Two Principles of Implementing a Solution 9.2 A Brief Description 9.3 Realising an Idea Summary Core Concepts 10 Keep Improving 10.1 Three Principles of a Structured Evaluation 10.2 Evaluation as a Balancing Item 10.3 MPSM: Guiding Along the Path of Evaluation 10.4 Evaluating Systematically Summary Core Concepts 11 In Search of Knowledge 11.1 Gathering Knowledge Using the Research Cycle 11.2 Formulating the Research Goal 11.3 Formulating the Problem Statement 11.4 Formulating the Research Questions 11.5 Formulating the Research Design 11.6 Performing the Operationalisation 11.7 Performing the Measurements 11.8 Processing the Data 11.9 Drawing Conclusions (Reviewing the Problem Statement) Summary Core Concepts Sources Illustration Acknowledgements Index About the Authors … (more)
- Edition:
- 1st
- Publisher Details:
- London : Routledge
- Publication Date:
- 2021
- Extent:
- 1 online resource
- Subjects:
- 658
Management
Problem solving - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781000406184
9781000406153
9781003186038 - Related ISBNs:
- 9781032029641
9789001887957 - Notes:
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