The problem-solving, problem-prevention, and decision-making guide organized and systematic roadmaps for managers / Bob Sproull.

Author/creator Sproull, Robert
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Taylor & Francis, [2018]
Description1 online resource.
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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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
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Issued in other formPrint version: Sproull, Robert, author. Problem-solving, problem-prevention, and decision-making guide New York : Taylor & Francis, [2018] 9780815361404
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2018007385
ISBN9781351116244 (epub)
ISBN9781351116268 (eBook)

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