Problem Analysis Task

A Problem Analysis Task is an analysis task that processes problem information (supporting problem understanding through systematic problem analysis processes).

• AKA: Problem Study, Issue-Focused Assessment, Problem Assessment, Issue Analysis.
• Context:
  • Task Input: Problem Description, Problem Context
    • Optional Input: Historical Problem Data, Related Problem Cases, System Documentation, Stakeholder Input, Environmental Constraints
  • Task Output: Problem Analysis Report, Root Cause Identification, Problem Severity Assessment
    • Optional Output: Solution Recommendations, Risk Assessment, Impact Analysis
  • Task Performance Measure: Problem Analysis Quality Metrics such as problem analysis accuracy, problem analysis completeness, problem analysis timeliness, and root cause identification rate
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  • It can typically support Problem Solving Tasks through systematic problem analysis.
  • It can typically analyze both Simple Problems and Complex Problems through problem complexity assessment.
  • It can typically handle Well-Defined Problems through specific problem goal analysis.
  • It can typically process Ill-Defined Problems through situational problem improvement analysis.
  • It can typically evaluate Formal Problems through fact-based problem analysis.
  • It can typically assess Socio-Emotional Problems through emotional problem context analysis.
  • It can typically identify Problem Patterns through pattern recognition analysis.
  • It can typically determine Problem Severity Levels through impact assessment processes.
  • It can typically establish Problem Boundarys through scope definition analysis.
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  • It can often require Technical Problem Analysis Skills during specialized problem domain analysis.
  • It can often utilize Domain-Specific Problem Knowledge during professional problem assessment.
  • It can often identify Market Problem Opportunitys during problem space analysis.
  • It can often overcome Mental Problem Analysis Obstacles during cognitive barrier analysis.
  • It can often address Cognitive Problem Analysis Biases during analytical problem process.
  • It can often employ Problem Analysis Frameworks during structured problem investigation.
  • It can often generate Problem Hypothesises during exploratory problem analysis.
  • It can often validate Problem Assumptions during verification processes.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Problem Analysis Task to being a Complex Problem Analysis Task, depending on its problem analysis complexity.
  • It can range from being a Tactical Problem Analysis Task to being a Strategic Problem Analysis Task, depending on its problem analysis scope.
  • It can range from being a Reactive Problem Analysis Task to being a Proactive Problem Analysis Task, depending on its problem analysis timing.
  • It can range from being a Fact-Based Problem Analysis Task to being an Emotion-Based Problem Analysis Task, depending on its problem domain nature.
  • It can range from being a Domain-Specific Problem Analysis Task to being a Cross-Domain Problem Analysis Task, depending on its problem knowledge scope requirement.
  • It can range from being a Resource-Light Problem Analysis Task to being a Resource-Intensive Problem Analysis Task, depending on its problem analysis resource requirement level.
  • It can range from being a One-Off Problem Analysis Task to being a Recurring Problem Analysis Task, depending on its problem analysis occurrence frequency.
  • It can range from being a Individual Problem Analysis Task to being a Collaborative Problem Analysis Task, depending on its problem analysis team structure.
  • It can range from being a Manual Problem Analysis Task to being an Automated Problem Analysis Task, depending on its problem analysis automation level.
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  • It can integrate with Psychology Processes for cognitive problem analysis.
  • It can connect to Cognitive Science for mental problem process understanding.
  • It can support Domain-Specific Problem Analysis for specialized problem solving.
  • It can link to Resource Assessment Tasks for solution feasibility analysis.
  • It can enable Root Cause Analysis Tasks for systematic problem investigation.
  • It can feed into Problem-Solving Methods for solution development processes.
  • It can inform Analysis Reports for problem documentation.
  • It can support Customer Support Workflows for issue resolution processes.
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• Examples:
  • Professional Problem Analysis Tasks, such as:
    • Technical Domain Problem Analysis Tasks, such as:
      • Engineering Problem Analysis Task for technical problem solution development.
      • Computer Science Problem Analysis Task for computational problem solution design.
      • Software Bug Analysis Task for code problem identification.
      • System Performance Problem Analysis Task for performance bottleneck identification.
    • Service Domain Problem Analysis Tasks, such as:
      • Medical Problem Analysis Task for healthcare problem issue resolution.
      • Legal Problem Analysis Task for legal problem issue assessment.
      • Customer Service Problem Analysis Task for service issue resolution.
      • Educational Problem Analysis Task for learning obstacle identification.
  • Problem Type Analysis Tasks, such as:
    • Complexity Level Problem Analysis Tasks, such as:
      • Simple Problem Assessment Task for single problem issue analysis.
      • Complex Problem Assessment Task for multi-obstacle problem analysis.
      • Wicked Problem Analysis Task for intractable problem assessment.
    • Definition Level Problem Analysis Tasks, such as:
      • Well-Defined Problem Analysis Task for clear problem goal assessment.
      • Ill-Defined Problem Analysis Task for ambiguous problem situation evaluation.
      • Emergent Problem Analysis Task for evolving problem assessment.
  • Organizational Problem Analysis Tasks, such as:
    • Business Problem Analysis Tasks, such as:
      • Market Problem Analysis Task for competitive challenge assessment.
      • Operational Problem Analysis Task for process inefficiency identification.
      • Strategic Problem Analysis Task for organizational direction assessment.
    • Team Problem Analysis Tasks, such as:
      • Communication Problem Analysis Task for collaboration issue identification.
      • Resource Problem Analysis Task for allocation challenge assessment.
      • Performance Problem Analysis Task for productivity gap analysis.
  • Methodological Problem Analysis Tasks, such as:
    • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Task for systematic problem origin identification.
    • Five Whys Problem Analysis Task for iterative problem cause investigation.
    • Fishbone Diagram Problem Analysis Task for visual problem cause mapping.
    • SWOT Problem Analysis Task for strategic problem context assessment.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Solution Design Task, which focuses on solution creation rather than problem understanding.
  • Implementation Task, which emphasizes solution deployment over problem analysis.
  • Monitoring Task, which involves ongoing observation rather than focused problem analysis.
  • Problem Prevention Task, which aims at issue avoidance rather than existing problem analysis.
  • Creative Brainstorming Task, which generates new ideas rather than analyzing existing problems.
• See: Problem Solving Task, Root Cause Analysis Task, Analysis Report, Problem-Solving Method, Operational Report, Engineering Task, Intelligence-Requiring Task, Customer Support Workflow, Functional Fixedness, G Factor (Psychometrics), Emotional Intelligence, Fredda Blanchard-Fields, Scalability, Engineering, Business, Medicine, Mathematics, Computer Science, Philosophy, Societies.

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References

2022

• (Wikipedia, 2022) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_solving Retrieved:2022-12-12.
  • Problem solving is the process of achieving a goal by overcoming obstacles, a frequent part of most activities. Problems in need of solutions range from simple personal tasks (e.g. how to turn on an appliance) to complex issues in business and technical fields. The former is an example of simple problem solving (SPS) addressing one issue, whereas the latter is complex problem solving (CPS) with multiple interrelated obstacles. Another classification is into well-defined problems with specific obstacles and goals, and ill-defined problems in which the current situation is troublesome but it is not clear what kind of resolution to aim for. Similarly, one may distinguish formal or fact-based problems requiring psychometric intelligence, versus socio-emotional problems which depend on the changeable emotions of individuals or groups, such as tactful behavior, fashion, or gift choices.

    Solutions require sufficient resources and knowledge to attain the goal. Professionals such as lawyers, doctors, and consultants are largely problem solvers for issues which require technical skills and knowledge beyond general competence. Many businesses have found profitable markets by recognizing a problem and creating a solution: the more widespread and inconvenient the problem, the greater the opportunity to develop a scalable solution.

    There are many specialized problem-solving techniques and methods in fields such as engineering, business, medicine, mathematics, computer science, philosophy, and social organization. The mental techniques to identify, analyze, and solve problems are studied in psychology and cognitive sciences. Additionally, the mental obstacles preventing people from finding solutions is a widely researched topic: problem solving impediments include confirmation bias, mental set, and functional fixedness.

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