Succeeding in the World of Work

Section 2: Workplace Problem Solving

After You Read Section Review Answers

Review Key Concepts

1. The six steps are identify the problem; generate alternative solutions; evaluate possible consequences of the solutions; decide on the best solution; implement the solution; and evaluate the results. Students should choose one step and explain it.
2. Students might suggest asking for ways to make up for the work that would be missed if the event was attended. Another solution might be to leave a little early and get to the event a little late.
3. It is important to evaluate decisions, good or bad, to recognize and learn from the drawbacks or new problems they present.

4. The population is 312,500 people. (.08x = 25,000; x = 312,500).