PrOACT Approach to Problem Solving
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rOACT Approach to Problem SolvingThe PrOACT Approach model was developed by John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney and Howard Raiffa, and is described in their book, Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions (1999). This model uses a step-by-step strategy for breaking a problem apart and analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of possible solutions. Read Ch. 4 Lecture Notes (Blackboard) to help with this assignment.
Directions:
Think of a problem you are having.
Analyze the problem by completing each step below.
Describe the solution you decide on in the space provided.
| Problem - Make sure you define, and then state, the problem clearly. | |
| Objectives - Solving your problem should move you closer to a goal. You may have more than 1 objective. | |
| Alternatives - What are the alternative solution? List several courses of action you could take. You should have several alternatives. | |
| Consequences - What are the consequences for each of the alternative you listed above? | |
| Trade-offs - There are always pros and cons to any solution. What are you willing to sacrifice to reach your objective? Is this the right goal? |
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inal decision: What is the alternative (plan of action) you are choosing to take to solve the problem?
