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