Assignment: Problem Definition Task
Purpose: To make well-informed decisions, it is important to be able to carefully identify problems and opportunities. A critical part of this process is asking the right questions - well-defined practical questions. It is really important for a manager and leader to know what the problem is they are trying to solve.
Unambiguous definition of a selected problem is the key first step in managing it; this task is the first in a 4-step refinement of a business problem and will assist the student to develop their skills in Asking questions and defining problems and their parameters.
Instructions:
Assessment Type: Individual compulsory
Problem Definition Report
For this report, please select a topic that is of interest to you and an organisation of your choice. Ideally the report will provide some useful insights and recommendations to the organization.
This topic will form the basis of the CAT Application Report that contributes to the summative assessment for this course. Remember you can change the topic for the final CAT Application Report, though this is not recommended since you will be duplicating work if you change your topic--so choose your topic wisely.
Instructions: Identify a complex organisational issue or problem. Write a report of no more than 500 words describing the problem in the following terms:
1. Define the problem including brief background and context
2. Justify the problem. Why is it relevant/important to the organisation?
3. Formulate questions about the causes of the problem that are best answered using scientific evidence
4. Formulate questions about potential solutions to the problem that are best answered using scientific evidence
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.