PROBLEM SOLVING
Presented by :
Prof. (Mrs.) Triza Jiwan
Principal
College of Nursing
CMC & H, Ludhiana
• Problem:-
Deficit/gap or surplus of something or
deviation from standard or a change
• Solving:-
“invention of an alternative”
Problem solving
• Deficit / gap or surplus of something that is
necessary to achieve one’s goal
• Taking corrective action to achieve certain
goals/objectives.
• Cause of problem is a change
Problem solving
• Problem solving is the process that attempts
to identify obstacles that inhibit
accomplishment of a specific goal.
Problem Solving And Decision
Making
• Decision Making:- selection of an alternative
• Problem solving is more concerned with the
problems that has emerged because of
implementation of an earlier decision making.
Problem solving requires
• Team Leadership
• Case Management
• Client Advocacy Challenges
Who is a Problem
Solver
?
• Perceives the problem as an opportunity
• Devises the right solution for right
problem.
• Identifies problems
• Analyzes complex situations
• Solves the problem
Personal characteristics
• Desire to manage – Time
– Effort
– Energy
– Long hours of work
• Communication skills
- effective intergroup
- written reports communication
Empathy:-
Ability to understand the feelings of other
persons & to deal with the emotional aspects
of communication
Integrity & Honesty
• Morally sound & worthy of trust
• Honesty in money matters & dealing with others
• Effort to keep superiors informed
• Adherence to the full truth
• Strength of the character
• Behavior in accordance with clinical standards
• Past performance - past accomplishment
Potential Problems
Problem solving Steps
Gather
information Define problem
Implement and Develop solution
evaluate
Make decision Consider
consequences
First, you have to identify
the right key question (we’ll
consider only “how” and
“why” questions)
Approaches
• Routine approach
• Scientific approach
• Quantitative approach
• Creative approach
1. Routine approach
• Using traditional means
• Doing what has always been done
• Refer to history
• Formal rules for accomplishing tasks
2. Scientific approach
3. Quantitative approach
• Emphasis on mathematical modeling
system
• Used for cost minimization, profit
maximization etc.
• Proceeds in following manner:-
Steps Of Quantitative Approach
• Formulation of the problem
• Building a mathematical model
• Driving the answer from the model
• Testing the model to ensure practicability
• Placing constraints over use of model
• Selecting final answer
4. Creative approach
• Creativity means unusual association of
ideas.
OR
• Original and unique alternative to the
existing problem
Creative thinking
It is the process of bringing a problem before
one’s mind clearly by
• Imagining
• Visualizing
• Supposing
Creative Thinking
• It involves study and reflection rather than
action.
problem
solving