Thinking Skills and Problem Solving

Running head: SOCIOLOGY
Thinking Skills and Problem Solving
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Identification of the different issues and problems of the case..................................................3
Explanation of the different ways of judgement and rejection of the reasons and claims by
colleagues...................................................................................................................................3
Relation of the six step conceptions of problem solving by Hayes...........................................3
Figure No 1: Six Step Problem Solving Model.....................................................................4
Use of Problem Solving Tools to solve the problem.................................................................5
Figure No 2: Fish-Bone Diagram...........................................................................................5
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................5
References..................................................................................................................................6

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Introduction
The following report will be based on the dilemma in the mind of a person who has
gone through a personal loss. The rumour of a possible downgrading by the management of
the office has led to such a dilemma as the person fears of being in an unemployed situation
at a tough time when he has lost his spouse in an accident and has been left with the
responsibility of three children.
Identification of the different issues and problems of the case
The case revolves around a confusion in the office related to employee downsizing.
The case of employee downsizing is a serious matter as it will lead to the termination of a
number of different contracts of the employees (GarcíaPeñalvo, 2015). This can lead to the
loss of the job and will create a tensed situation. The matter further worsens with the fact that
I have recently lost my spouse in a road accident and have to make sure that my three young
children does not bear the effect of such a crisis situation.
Explanation of the different ways of judgement and rejection of the reasons and claims
by colleagues
The crisis in the office has been spreading like wildfire and there has already been a
number of possibilities that have started to creep in the minds of the employees like me. My
own judgement says that given the recent financial problems the company might opt for an
employee deduction.
Relation of the six step conceptions of problem solving by Hayes
The six step problem solving model will be the best solution to the problem as it will
help define the problem and its main cause and then help to select a solution and implement it
accordingly.