Essays Tagged: "alternative solutions"

"Critical Thinking and Decision Making." This paper was written for a Critical thinking course called critical thinking for managment.

dible responses to complex questions that involves a) gathering appropriate evidence, b) evaluating alternative solutions with respect to this evidence, and c) provisionally choosing the solution that ... nclude the following basic six steps:1. Identify and define the issue/problem/challenge.2. Generate alternative solutions.3. Evaluate alternatives.4. Make the decision.5. Implement the decision.6. Mon ...

(1 pages) 1110 5 3.0 Jan/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Management Planning & Decision Making

Luby's Cafeteria - Will changing the recipe improve performance? This brief case includes a SWOT analysis and recommendations for improving profit margins.

ill try to pinpoint Luby's strategic issues or problems they are facing as well assist in providing alternative solutions and a final recommendation in handling these issues.S.W.O.T.Strengths:Luby's h ... $15.88. There isn't much demand for the stock of a company that is on a downhill slope, financially.Alternatives:There are many possible alternative solutions to Luby's situation. The first one would ...

(4 pages) 185 1 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

A fictional case study examining HR planning & issues.

f this report is to identify the main flaws in the existing human resource procedures and recommend alternative solutions.2.0 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION2.1 It appears evident that retaining high performin ... visory positions will also yield valuable information, as would a structured questionnaire. Another alternative open to Ms. Chapman would be to have the staff record a daily diary of the activities pe ...

(12 pages) 459 0 3.3 Aug/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management

Motivation and Leadership: A case study analysis.

Outline.I.Introduction.II.Summary of facts.III.Statement of the problem.IV.Analysis.V.Alternative solutions.VI.Best solution and its implementation.VII.Bibliography.VIII.Appendix.I.Intro ... fault, because he could have earned his worker's respect if he had kept some distance from them.V. Alternative solutions.Having related the situations that are referred in the case with the appropria ... riate managerial concepts as clearly as possible, we have to search now which would be the possible alternative solutions in our problem. We shouldn't forget what our problem is, and be on the hunt fo ...

(14 pages) 480 0 3.2 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication

MGT 350. Let it pour Case Study,The mission of Faith Community Hospital.

ase study analysis is to address various situations and barriers the management staff face and what alternative solutions could be implemented to overcome these barriers. Proposed solutions for these ... r condition, reasons for the problem, effects of the problem, the cause, and the recommendations or alternative solutions for the problem. Elaborating upon these factors allows a critical thinker to e ...

(6 pages) 1082 1 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

A Historical, Moral,and Religious Exmination of Physician Assisted Suicide

ed. Not only would the physicians have the power to suggest this option, but they could also ignore alternative solutions. The physician may also ignore or misunderstand patient ambivalence, and even ...

(1 pages) 44 0 3.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Phyician Assisted Suicide. Religious, Moral, Economic, and Historical aspects concerning Physician Assisted suicide.

ed. Not only would the physicians have the power to suggest this option, but they could also ignore alternative solutions. The physician may also ignore or misunderstand patient ambivalence, and even ... ed. Not only would the physicians have the power to suggest this option, but they could also ignore alternative solutions. The physician may also ignore or misunderstand patient ambivalence, and even ...

(10 pages) 209 0 0.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Counterproductive Workplace Competition Part III: Making Technique Paper

s the optimal outcome in our problem resolution. Team B has used brainstorming to qualify the three alternative solutions to the problem of counterproductive workplace competition. After careful consi ... orable response.Counterproductive Workplace CompetitionPart III: Making Technique PaperThe MGT -350 alternative solutions were to include doing nothing, implementing incentives for workplace synergy, ...

(2 pages) 53 0 5.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Counterproductive Workplace Competition Implementation and Evaluation Plan

ition will resolve the many causes and effects of the problem. We have evaluated the three original alternative solutions to the problem, identified the most favorable outcome, and have outlined an im ... ce requires careful analysis of the symptoms and an implementation plan that addresses these issues.Alternative Solutions1. Do Nothing - An organizational decision to do nothing seems the least attrac ...

(2 pages) 150 0 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

XYZ Alternative Solutions

Alternative SolutionsXYZ is a high end retail outlet that sells furniture, lighting, and accessories ... erous complaints from clients and a complete lack of staff motivation which leads them to decide on alternatives.This paper will answer the problem statement on how to get management to care how sales ... Make a personal case to new management; and Run Away.This paper will then analyze the three alternative solutions using the criteria matrix decision-making tool to select the best solution.Sta ...

(4 pages) 47 0 0.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Case Study on Apex Wheel.

the job in the past. The training is all relatively the same for all the jobsthrought the company. Alternative solutions are that each job have a trainingmanual, and that new up to date job descripti ...

(1 pages) 38 1 3.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Problem Analysis and Decision-Making Technique.

In this paper, we will be analyzing the two alternative solutions to our continuing problem. We have utilized the Decision-Making Tools and Tech ... em. We have utilized the Decision-Making Tools and Techniques that we have studdied to analyze each alternative, and will selected what we think is the best idea and option. Finally, after examining t ... he alternative solution, we will identify three influences on our choice.The Helping HandOne of the alternative solutions is the helping hand provided by organizations like National Institute for Occu ...

(4 pages) 163 0 0.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Management Planning & Decision Making

MGT 350 Problem Analysis Summary

ontain the events that exposed the problem, various applicable components of Critical Thinking, and alternative solutions using a variety of tools and techniques. Finally, a solution is chosen with a ... ausing additional ones. As the process continues the team will need to create and evaluate solution alternatives, choose and monitor the solution, and evaluate the plan's success.The following are som ...

(9 pages) 172 0 3.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Case study: Knowledge Management at American Management Systems - Knowledge Centers

lder Perspectives...........7Problem Definition - "TO-BE"...........8End-State Goals...............8Alternative Solutions.........8Analysis of the Options....10Risk Assessment and Mitigation.........1 ... etermine significant internal and external factors that influence the direction of the company. Two alternative solutions are presented to improve the company's performance. They are: resolution which ...

(9 pages) 280 1 4.6 May/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

How to advise?

other hand, she could research and find out what is the intended outcome of the situation and what alternative solutions are available. A choice needs to be made on the best solution to the problem a ... As already mentioned, the second step in solving a problem and advising the solution is finding the alternative solutions. This helps you analyze the available options which could help you overcome th ...

(1 pages) 16 0 0.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Global Communications Powerpoint Presentation

h wireless and satellite providers.Increased market share.Seen as a leader in the industry Globally.Alternative SolutionsOutsource internationally.Implement a no lay-off policy.Partner with other comp ...

(1 pages) 247 0 4.0 Nov/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Problem Analysis Final Project: Implementation and Evaluation Plan

em. The second step is to collect pertinent data. The third step is to analyze the problem and form alternative solutions. The fourth step involves studying the various solutions in terms of the feasi ... ibility and cost, possible repercussions or side-effects that can occur as a result of executing an alternative solution (Hackamack, 1971). The problem this paper will analyze deals with a team of fou ...

(6 pages) 70 0 5.0 Feb/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Problem Solution: InterClean, Inc.

er will discuss issues and opportunities affecting InterClean, Inc. and their stakeholders. Several alternative solutions to outsourcing will be evaluated based on generic benchmarking and an optimal ... ining within 6 months.•Increase employee engagement survey scores 10% over the next three yearsAlternative SolutionsA benchmarking analysis was used to compare how other companies handled similar ...

(11 pages) 626 0 4.0 Jun/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Problem Solution: Global Communications

ill discuss issues and opportunities affecting Global Communication and their stakeholders. Several alternative solutions to outsourcing will be evaluated based on generic benchmarking and an optimal ... ores 10% over the next three years•Be recognized as a leader in industry technological advancesAlternative SolutionsA benchmarking analysis was used to compare how other companies handled similar ...

(11 pages) 759 1 4.9 Jun/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Final Paper: Implementation and Evaluation Plan - Perrigo

al pharmaceutical products. This paper will present a clear and concise problem statement and three alternative solutions. We will analyze these solutions and choose one using the appropriate decision ... tions and recommend which solution would be suitable to solve Perrigo steady declining sale revenue.Alternative SolutionsSolution 1 Breaking into the Prescription MarketPerrigo has long been successfu ...

(14 pages) 203 0 5.0 Jun/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies