Homework: Decision Making & Problem Solving
Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
o Describe decision making process for complex issues pertaining to business environment both internally and externally.
o Define different perspectives and concepts of problem solving in diverse contexts and business situations.
o Explain and apply critical thinking and cognitive psychology as it pertains to analyze and synthesize information for problem solving and decision making
Task
Read the attached article titled as "Is Your Team Solving Problems, or Just Identifying Them?" by Rebecca Knight, published in Harvard Business Review, and answer the following Questions:
o Summarize the article and explain the main issues discussed in the article. (In 500-600 words)
o What do you think about the article in relations to what you have learnt in the course about improving decision-making and problem-solving skills? Use additional reference to support your argument. (In 300-500 words)
o Successful teams-whether in sports or business-usually perform well because each member contributes talents and skills to the group effort. What contribution do problem-solving skills make to team efforts? Provide at least one example that illustrates your points.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.