Overview The 18th-century French writer known as Voltaire has been quoted as having said, “No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.” When faced with a problem, what do you do to sol

Overview

The 18th-century French writer known as Voltaire has been quoted as having said, “No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.”

When faced with a problem, what do you do to solve it?

This assignment asks you to apply a six-step problem-solving process to a specific problem scenario.

Instructions

You will write a paper that presents a synthesis of your ideas about solving the problem using this systematic approach.

• Follow and Read the article,
  
  The Problem-Solving Process.
  
• Write a 4–5 page paper in which you:
  • Define the problem in the scenario that you chose in the Week 7 assignment,
    
    Problem-Solving: Part 1, Attached.
    
  • Analyze the problem in the scenario.
  • Generate options for solving the problem in the scenario.
  • Evaluate the options for solving the problem.
  • Decide on the best option for solving the problem.
  • Explain how you will implement the chosen solution and reflect on whether this option was the most effective.

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

• Include an introductory paragraph and a concluding paragraph.
• Address the main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
• Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.