Results of preliminary field work with a number of educational agencies in the Atlanta area attempting to assess the interest of key decision-makers in such agencies in systems analysis approaches to problems and the level of problem with which such interest is embraced is reported. (Author)

Distance education has numerous inherent philosophies to utilize in teaching-learning situation. The problem solving aspect of distance learning encourages active involvement by students in teaching-learning situations; student selection of content; teachers as guides and motivators of student learning; ordering of learning experiences in terms of…

The purpose of this article was to question assumptions and explore limitations of the hypothetical moral situation approach by examining certain logical features of moral judgments in both hypothetical and non-hypothetical contexts. (Author/RK)

Two ways of communication in the problem solving process of evaluation are described. In Model I, the theory-in-use is governed by "win, de-emphasize negative feelings, and be rational." This leads to strategies of protect yourself, protect others, and control the situation and the task. These strategies result in mistrust,…

This paper defines secondary ignorance as "not knowing that one does not know" and goes on to discuss the prevalence of secondary ignorance among school children. It describes a study in which a group of elementary school children were asked to find solutions to problematic situations and to indicate on a five-point scale how certain they were…

The terms "case study" and "case" are used in this study to indicate the description of a situation which is used as a basis for study and discussion. "Case leader" is used to indicate the person responsible for the learning situation; "students" are those who are there to learn, including senior managers of mature years. Case studies are used…

Discussed are five dimensions through which one may better analyze and understand the nature and extent of a problem. (BD)

Provides a comprehensive view of the decision-making process as it relates to career choice. The steps in this process are (1) problem identification, (2) generation of alternatives, (3) information gathering, and (4) evaluation of alternatives. Individual variations are summarized. (CH)

This introductory article defines and delimits expert systems. The discussion covers the concepts of artificial intelligence, the components of an expert system, and the significance of expert systems when compared to more traditional decision making tools. (CLB)

Responds to Heppner and Krauskopf's article on an information processing approach to personal problem solving. Presents a four-point summary model of problem solving and examines what information processing adds to the area of problem solving. (NB)

Tested Janis' groupthink formulation with 126 students by manipulating group cohesiveness and adequacy of decision procedures in a factorial design. Results showed highest quality decisions were produced by groups of intermediate cohesiveness. Highly cohesive groups without adequate decision procedures (the groupthink condition) tended to make the…

Discusses some common pitfalls in problem-solving and outlines three basic approaches to successfully identifying problems and their causes. (Available from Business Horizons, School of Business, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47401; $2.50, single copy) (Author/JG)

Describes an instructional game which provides several alternatives for each decision made in order to more effectively approximate the actual business decision-making process. (AK)

The major value of games is the development of problem-solving and decision-making skills--a value that has not always been achieved under traditional methods of teaching or by some of the other recent innovations, such as programmed or televised lessons. (Author/JS)