Question

Which step in the problem-solving process are the group members in the following situation currently engaged in?A small company has been overspending its budget. The company's team of accountants came up with a plan to divide the budget among the different areas of operation, creating several smaller budgets. They found that while this has helped the company stop overspending, some areas' budgets are very tight while other areas are well under budget.

Answer 1

Answer: Monitor the effects.

Explanation: Because they are asking what situation they are CURRENTLY engaged in. Therefore they are currently monitoring the effectiveness of their budgeting.

Answer 2

on Agree on contingencies, monitoring, and evaluation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Conditions may change. Make contingency agreements about foreseeable future circumstances (If-then!).

How will you monitor compliance and follow-through?

Create opportunities to evaluate the agreements and their implementation. ("Let's try it this way for three months and then look at it.")

Effective problem solving does take some time and attention more of the latter than the former. But less time and attention than is required by a problem not well solved. What it really takes is a willingness to slow down. A problem is like a curve in the road. Take it right and you'll find yourself in good shape for the straightaway that follows. Take it too fast and you may not be in as good shape.