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Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
Describe
decision making process for complex issues pertaining to business
environment both internally and externally (C.L.O :1)
Define
different perspectives and concepts of problem solving in diverse contexts
and business situations. (C.L.O :2)
Explain and
apply critical thinking and cognitive psychology as it pertains to analyze
and synthesize information for problem solving and decision making. (C.L.O
:3)
Assignment Instructions:
·
Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via University’s
website
· On first page of SDL, choose “English
Databases”
· From the list find and click on EBSCO
database.
· In the search bar of EBSCO find the
following article:
Title: “Is
Your Team Solving Problems, or Just Identifying Them?”
Author: Rebecca
Knight
Date of Publication: April
14, 2021
Published: Harvard
Business Review
Assignment Questions:
(Marks
05)
Read the
attached article titled as “Is
Your Team Solving Problems, or Just Identifying Them?” by Rebecca
Knight, published in Harvard Business Review, and answer the following
Questions:
Summarize the article and
explain the main issues discussed in the article. (In 500-600 words)
What
do you think about the article in relations to what you have learnt in the
course about improving decision-making and problem-solving skills? Use additional reference to support your
argument. (In 300-500 words
Critical
Thinking Question
Successful
teams—whether in sports or business—usually perform well because each member
contributes talents and skills to the group effort. What contribution do
problem-solving skills make to team efforts? Provide at least one example that
illustrates your points.