UOP PHL320 Week 3 Assignment Problem Identification Latest

PHL320 Critical Thinking and Decision Making in Business

Week 3 Assignment

Problem Identification

Purpose of Assignment

For this assignment, the Learning Team conducts basic research related to a business problem. This allows students to use critical thinking in their research to identify problems and discuss how to develop potential solutions. This will build a foundation for the rest of the Learning Team's assignments.

Assignment Steps

Select a business situation such as reorganization, office closure, expansion, etc.

Locate 1 to 2 articles from the University Library about the subject.

Prepare a 700-word discussion of the business situation. The discussion should include the following:

      • Summarize the issue

      • Identify the symptoms manifested by the issue

      • Develop a list of quesitons you would ask as you attempt to get to the core problem

      • What is the core problem

      • Explain why this is the underlying problem

      • Relate the research you undertook to get to the problem

      • Explain how a clearly defined problem could help with solutions

Format the assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

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