08A1-00 - Formalize your thinking by constructing a problem statement. create a modified version. The emphasis of this project is on leadership, and we are using the problem statement primarily as a tool in our analysis of leadership skills

In ear;ier assignment, you worked to define the problem that would be the focus of your course project. In this assignment, you will formalize your thinking by constructing a problem statement. Review pages 236–239 in Crosby and Bryson for ideas on how to construct problem statements.

While it is important to understand how to construct a complete problem statement, for this assignment you will create a modified version. The emphasis of this project is on leadership, and we are using the problem statement primarily as a tool in our analysis of leadership skills. Key elements to include for the purposes of this assignment are:

• A historical overview of the problem.
• A description of why the problem was selected. (This should incorporate the problem definition developed in Unit 3.)
• An overview of the approach that will be used to address the problem.

A problem statement (2 pages synthesized from U3A1 see attached, and U8A1) that includes:

• An analysis of the overarching problem your action plan will address.
• A definition of the specific problem you are addressing within the overarching context.
• A statement of the scope of the specific problem you are addressing.
• An evaluation of how systems theory influenced your problem definition (Unit 8 discussion 1).

Reference - Crosby and Bryson text Chapter 7, "Developing an Effective Problem Definition to Guide Action" pages 216–241