| Problem Solving Contributor(s): Ferguson Publishing (Manufactured by) |
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ISBN: 0816077738 ISBN-13: 9780816077731 Publisher: Ferguson Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2009 Annotation: Praise for the previous edition: "The advice is sound and the interactive style will appeal to teens...solid and engaging..."--School Library Journal |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers |
| Dewey: 650.1 |
| LCCN: 2009003909 |
| Series: Career Skills Library |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 186 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Teen |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Developing and understanding different methods of tackling problems is an essential career skill. Problem Solving, Third Edition teaches readers how to become a problem solver, a valuable and highly sought person in today's complicated workforce. This new edition illustrates the difference between scientific and creative problem-solving techniques and outlines a five-step approach to dealing with dilemmas that students can apply to almost any situation. A new appendix of helpful Web sites has been added as well as true-or-false quizzes in each chapter. Chapters include: -The Problem Solver in You -Using Scientific Thinking to Solve Problems -Using Creative Thinking to Solve Problems -Obstacles to Problem Solving -Identify and Define the Problem -Define Goals and Objectives -Generate Solutions -Develop a Plan of Action -Follow Through -Decision Making. |
