Problem Solving

advantage

something that is good, beneficial

analyze

to examine carefully and in detail to identify causes

assertive

self-assured, confident, positive

assess

to estimate the value of; to determine the amount of

authority

the power or authority to determine; to rule, influence

backup plan

to scheme/arrange should the first plan fail

brainstorming

many ideas

categories

any general division, class

challenge

something that is hard to learn or get

compromise

to reach a decision by each side that both are content with

consensus

a majority of opinion; general agreement

delegate

a person who takes the place of a group of people and votes for what the group wants

disadvantage

something that is unfavorable (no advantage)

eliminate

to remove or get rid of; omit

group based decisions

situation where individuals within a group make a decision

high priority tasks

performing duties of great importance; do first

identify to recognize

someone or something

low priority tasks

performing duties of lesser importance

manual

a small book, giving information or instructions

modify

to change

monitor

to watch over someone or thing

needs

a requirement, duty to something because it is important

negative stress

full-blown response to stress

observing

to see, notice; give attention to

permanent

long-lasting, everlasting

plan of action

a plan to actively do something

positive stress

natural reaction to life’s demands in a good way

predict

to declare, tell in advance; foretell the future

problem

a question proposed for solution or discussion

revise

to amend or alter

solution

the act of solving a problem and/or question

stress

experiencing worry, confused over mental, physical, emotional strain

technology

scientific knowledge that results in the development of machinery for the industry

temporary

existing for a short time only

wants

a wish; feel the desire to get