Problem Situation

A Problem Situation is a situation that represents a problem state requiring resolution through problem-solving activity.

• AKA: Problem Context, Problem Scenario, Problematic Situation.
• Context:
  • It can typically contain Problem Elements through problem situation components.
  • It can typically exhibit Problem Characteristics via problem situation attributes.
  • It can typically define Problem Constraints through problem situation parameters.
  • It can typically specify Problem Goals via problem situation objectives.
  • It can typically determine Problem Complexitys through problem situation structures.
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  • It can often involve Problem Stakeholders through problem situation participants.
  • It can often require Problem Resources via problem situation requirements.
  • It can often present Problem Risks through problem situation uncertaintys.
  • It can often generate Problem Consequences via problem situation impacts.
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  • It can range from being a Well-Defined Problem Situation to being an Ill-Defined Problem Situation, depending on its problem situation clarity.
  • It can range from being a Simple Problem Situation to being a Complex Problem Situation, depending on its problem situation complexity.
  • It can range from being a Static Problem Situation to being a Dynamic Problem Situation, depending on its problem situation evolution rate.
  • It can range from being a Isolated Problem Situation to being a Interconnected Problem Situation, depending on its problem situation relationship density.
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  • It can transform into Solution States through problem resolution processes.
  • It can evolve into Different Problem Situations through problem situation transitions.
  • It can decompose into Sub-Problem Situations through problem decomposition methods.
  • It can aggregate into Compound Problem Situations through problem aggregation processes.
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• Example(s):
  • Technical Problem Situations, such as:
    • System Failure Situations, such as:
      • Software Bug Situation requiring debugging activity.
      • Hardware Malfunction Situation requiring repair activity.
    • Performance Problem Situations, such as:
      • System Bottleneck Situation requiring optimization activity.
      • Resource Constraint Situation requiring resource allocation activity.
  • Business Problem Situations, such as:
    • Market Problem Situations, such as:
      • Competitive Threat Situation requiring strategic response.
      • Market Opportunity Situation requiring business decision.
    • Organizational Problem Situations, such as:
      • Process Inefficiency Situation requiring process improvement.
      • Communication Breakdown Situation requiring organizational intervention.
  • Mathematical Problem Situations, such as:
    • Optimization Problem Situations, such as:
      • Resource Allocation Problem Situation requiring optimization algorithm.
      • Scheduling Problem Situation requiring constraint satisfaction method.
  • Social Problem Situations, such as:
    • Conflict Situations requiring mediation process.
    • Crisis Situations requiring emergency response.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Solution States, which represent resolved conditions rather than problem situations.
  • Normal Situations, which lack problem characteristics requiring resolution.
  • Opportunity Situations, which present positive potentials rather than problem states.
  • Stable States, which maintain equilibrium without problem elements.
• See: Problem State, Problem-Solving Method, Problem Item, Situation Semantics, Problem Domain, Solution Space, Problem Analysis Task.

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References

2010

• (WordNet, 2009) ⇒ http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=issue
  • S: (n) issue (an important question that is in dispute and must be settled) "the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone"; "politicians never discuss the real issues"

2009

• wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
  • a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems ...
  • a question raised for consideration or solution; "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
  • trouble: a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"
• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_(mathematics)
  • A mathematical problem is a problem that is amenable to being analyzed, and possibly solved, with the methods of mathematics. This can be a real-world problem, such as computing the orbits of the planets in the solar system, or a problem of a more abstract nature, such as Hilbert's problems. ...
• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem
  • A problem is an obstacle which makes it difficult to achieve a desired goal, objective or purpose. It refers to a situation, condition, or issue that is yet unresolved. ...
• en.wiktionary.org/wiki/problem
  • A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with; A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise; A puzzling circumstance

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