The problem-solving, problem-prevention, and decision-making guide organized and systematic roadmaps for managers / Bob Sproull.
| Author/creator | Sproull, Robert |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Taylor & Francis, [2018] |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The dna of problems and problem solvers -- 4 basic tools of problem solving -- A structured approach to problem solving -- Define, describe and appraise the problem -- Investigate, organize and analyze the data -- Formulate and test a causal theory -- Choose the most probable cause -- Develop, test and implement solutions -- Implement, document, and celebrate -- Failing at problem solving -- A message for leadership -- A structured approach to problem prevention -- Defining high risk areas -- Defining problems, failure modes and effects -- Identifying the highest total risk problem -- Defining the most probable cause -- Developing a preventive measures plan -- Implement the preventive measures plan -- The case of the engineering backlog -- The case of the defective pinions -- The case of the cracking rails -- The case of the weld spatter -- A case study in problem prevention -- Decisions, decisions, decisions -- A case study in decision making -- Needs assessment. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Sproull, Robert, author. Problem-solving, problem-prevention, and decision-making guide New York : Taylor & Francis, [2018] 9780815361404 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018007385 |
| ISBN | 9781351116244 (epub) |
| ISBN | 9781351116268 (eBook) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |