Identify a problem you have or are currently experiencing in the workplace or your personal life. Provide a comprehensive introduction to the situation, including the background and scope of the problem, all individuals involved in the situation, any solutions that were attempted, as well as the outcome of those solutions.

Apply a formal problem-solving or decision-making model and apply each step of the model to reach a decision about the best way to address the problem. Identify whether a maximizing or satisficing solution was needed and why. Make sure you have specific evaluation criteria that include both process (how you will measure the quality of your decision making itself) and outcome measures (actual outcomes).

Authenticity is important in this paper. Be realistic in your problem solving in terms of the time, energy, and power you have to implement the chosen alternative. In addition, it is important to demonstrate self-awareness in your analysis by discussing what personal values or beliefs might have influenced your choices.