Assignemnt: Human Resources
Decision Making and Problem Solving. Managerial Problem-Solving Memo
Imagine that you are a leader in an industrial cleaning supply organization. Over the past three months, the sales in the organization have declined significantly.
In a 2-page memo to your employees, provide the problem-solving process to solve this problem and justify why this is the best approach.
Your well-written memo must adhere to the following parameters:
• Be 2 pages in length using a memo format, but with the inclusion of APA citations and referencing.
• Be supported by four scholarly references. Remember, you must support your thinking and prior knowledge with references; all facts must be supported; in-text references used throughout the assignment must be included in an APA-formatted reference list.
• Your memo will have citations to sources throughout and will need to have a minimum of 5 outside sources.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Readings:
Shen, K-Y, & Tzeng, G-H. (2018). Advances in multiple criteria decision making for sustainability: Modeling and applications. Sustainability, 10(5), 1-7. doi:10.3390/su10051600.
Four principles for making better decisions (2014). Fountainebleau: INSEAD.
Leclerc, O., & Moldoveanu, M. (2013). Five routes to more innovative problem-solving. McKinsey Quarterly, (2), 80-91.
Monroe, T. (2014). Creative problem solving in a fast-paced, guidance-rich environment. Defense AT&L, 43(4), 20-23.
Heath, C., & Heath D. (2013). Four principles for making better decisions. McKinsey Quarterly, (2), 112.
Monroe, T. (2014). Creative problem solving in a fast-paced, guidance-rich environment. Defense AT&L, 43(4), 20-23.
Robbins, S. P., De Cenzo, D.A., & Coulter, M. (2015). Fundamental of management: Essential concepts and applications (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.