Problem Solving in Organizations
Problem Solving in Organizations
Hans Berends, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Hans van der Bij, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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USDThis concise introduction to the methodology of Business Problem Solving (BPS) is an indispensable guide to the design and execution of practical projects in real organizational settings. The methodology is both result-oriented and theory-based, encouraging students to use the knowledge gained on their disciplinary courses, and showing them how to do so in a fuzzy, ambiguous and politically charged real life business context. The book provides in-depth discussion of the various steps in the process of business problem solving. Rather than presenting the methodology as a recipe to be followed, the authors demonstrate how to adapt the approach to specific situations and to be flexible in scheduling the work at various steps in the process. It will be indispensable to MBA students who are undertaking their own field work.
- Written by experienced teachers on the MBA programme at a leading European technological university
- Many examples of real-life problem solving help students to apply the general methodology to their specific problems
- Gives students a structured approach to business problem solving without forcing them into a rigid scheme
Reviews & endorsements
"The authors present an integrated design-focused and theory-based methodology to increase problem solving effectiveness. The ideas are interesting and come alive with the use of many examples. Business students, consultants, and thoughtful managers will find it very helpful in strengthening the professional features of their work." Chris Argyris, Harvard University
Product details
May 2007Adobe eBook Reader
9780511275944
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part I. Fundamentals:
- 1. Scope and nature of this book
- 2. The business problem solving project
- 3. Design-focused business problem solving
- 4. Theory-driven business problem solving
- Part II. The Business Problem Solving Project:
- 5. Intake and orientation
- 6. Theory-driven diagnosis of performance-related business problems
- 7. Solution design
- 8. Change plan design and the actual change process
- 9. Termination, evaluation and reflection
- Part III. On Methods:
- 10. Qualitative research methods
- 11. Searching and using scientific literature
- 12. Quality criteria for analysis results
- Part IV. Conclusion:
- 13. Concluding remarks
- References
- Index.
