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Managerial Problem Definition: A Descriptive Study of Problem Definers

Description: This research examines problem definition as the first step in a sequential problem solving process. Seventy-seven managers in four diverse organizations were studied to determine common characteristics of problem definers. Among the variables considered as differentiating problem definers from non-problem definers were cognitive style, personal need characteristics, preference for ideation, experience, level of management, and type and level of education. Six hypotheses were tested using the f… more
Date: August 1985
Creator: Phillips Danielson, Waltraud
Partner: UNT Libraries
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