Homework: Problem Solving In the Workplace
It is important for students to understand how their curriculum is applied to real world workplace environments. How what you are studying can or will benefit you in your current, or future, career. For this homework, you will need to review your program's curriculum and goals and compare that to your current job/internship (if unemployed, reflect on a job/career that you desire to obtain in the future). To complete the homework, please follow the below instructions:
i. Review your program's goals and curriculum on the UC Webpage and the UC Graduate Course Catalog.
ii. Reflect on (research, if needed) your current (or future) job duties and responsibilities.
Task
Part I: Identify a Problem
i. Problem solving starts by being able to identify existing problems, gaps in service, inefficient systems/processes, flawed policies, or any other areas of our job/career where improvement is needed. Identify a problem or gap at your workplace and explain why/how this problem exists.
Part II: Solve the Problem
i. Use your knowledge that you've learned in the program (or hope to learn in a future course) to implement a plan to solve the problem.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.