Business Problem Solving Manual (with CBT option)

Produced

• 2003-2005

Key Features

Student manuals are available in packs of 5.

Business Problem-Solving Manual, ISBN 0-619-16073-X, © 2003, Publish date: April 10, 2003, 120 pages, student version (without disk), $150 for pack of 5

Business Problem Solving: Instructor Edition + CBT 1-4188-4577-9 © 2006, Publish date: March 7, 2005, student version with disk, $165 for pack of 5

Business Problem Solving: Instructor Edition + CBT, 1-4188-4577-9 © 2006, Publish date: March 7, 2005, 124 pages, includes CD with PowerPoint presentation, one manual with CBT and CD is $30

This course teaches students the fundamentals of solving business problems. This course introduces students to the need for problem solving, ineffective responses to problems, the elements of an effective solution, and the skills needed to for effective problem solving. Students will also learn how to avoid inappropriate responses to problems, identify types of problem solvers, overcome barriers to problem solving, and identify phases of the problem-solving process. Cover activities also cover the process for generating solution options and a method for prioritizing problems, the ability to identify a problem's root causes, develop and implement an effective solution, track the success of your solution, and define multiple analysis techniques and different methods to reach conclusions. Students also learn about logical and creative thinking, quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques, reasoning, and conclusions. The manual is designed for quick scanning in the classroom and filled with interactive exercises that help ensure student success.

Course Length: One day

Table of Contents :

Unit 1: Problem solving basics
Topic A: Fundamentals of problem solving
Topic B: Effective problem-solving approaches
Unit 2: Problem solving in the corporate world
Topic A: Problem solvers
Topic B: The corporate problem-solving culture
Unit 3: Problem-solving process
Topic A: Identifying problems
Topic B: Committing to a solution
Topic C: Confirming problem elimination
Unit 4: Critical thinking and information analysis
Topic A: Critical thinking
Topic B: Quantitative analysis
Topic C: Qualitative analysis
Unit 5: Problem-solving teams
Topic A: Managing problem-solving teams
Topic B: Driving a successful team

Objectives:

•  Define the basic problem-solving approaches to effectively identify, manage, and solve problems.
•  Identify problem-solving techniques in the corporate world by identifying the skills of a problem solver and knowing about different corporate cultures.
•  Work through the problem-solving process of identifying the problem, generating and implementing a solution, and confirming the elimination of the problem.
•  Use different critical thinking and information analysis skills such as reasoning, logic, quantitative analysis, and qualitative analysis.
•  Create and manage problem-solving teams by knowing how to conduct effective meetings and motivate team members.
   

Features:

•  Designed specifically for instructor-led training.
•  Modular format allows instructors to skip around within a manual without breaking the overall flow of a course.
•  Content available to be licensed and customized to meet your individual training needs.
•  Accompanying Instructor's Manual includes marginal annotations and PowerPoint slides with embedded videos to support instructors in the classroom.
•  This title may be purchased off-the-shelf, or licensed through CustomCourse software.
•  Also available with a companion CBT program. 

Business Problem Solving: Instructor Edition + CBT

This  course teaches students the fundamentals of solving business problems. This course introduces students to the need for problem solving, ineffective responses to problems, the elements of an effective solution, and the skills needed to for effective problem solving. Students will also learn how to avoid inappropriate responses to problems, identify types of problem solvers, overcome barriers to problem solving, and identify phases of the problem-solving process. Cover activities also cover the process for generating solution options and a method for prioritizing problems, the ability to identify a problem's root causes, develop and implement an effective solution, track the success of your solution, and define multiple analysis techniques and different methods to reach conclusions. Students also learn about logical and creative thinking, quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques, reasoning, and conclusions. This instructor's edition is designed for quick scanning in the classroom, and filled with interactive exercises. Comes with a companion CBT program.

Features :

•  Marginal annotations prompt you with relevant information as you teach the course.
•  PowerPoint slides with embedded videos accompany this book.
•  Use publisher's dedicated instructor's web site to download important teaching resources.
•  All instructor’s editions have the same consistent layout, structure, voice and timing across all topics to minimize prep time for instructors teaching a variety of courses.
•  This title may be purchased off-the-shelf, or licensed through CustomCourse software.
•  Comes with a companion CBT program.