Module lead analyzing solutions. With many different solutions in hand the problem solvers need to analyze those solutions to determine the effectiveness of each one. This module helps participants consider is the criteria or goals for solving the problem, as well as distinguishing between the wants and needs. This module also introduces the cost benefit analysis as a method of analyzing solutions. Developing criteria returned to the information generated when defining the problem. Consider who what, when, where and how that the potential solution should meet to be an effective solution to the problem when developing criteria that possible solutions to the problem should meet.

Also consider the following. Ask questions such as Wouldn't it be nice if or Wouldn't it be terrible if to isolate the necessary outcome for the problem resolution? Think about what you want solution to do or not do? Think about what values should be considered. Use the answers to these questions as the starting point for your goals or problem solving criteria. Additionally, the criteria for any effective solution to the problem should consider the following timing is the problem urgent, what are the consequences for delaying action?

Trend? What direction is the problem heading? Is the problem getting worse? Or does the problem have a low degree of concern when considering the future of the circumstances? impact is the problem serious. It is important to think about what the circumstances will look like after a successful solution has been implemented.

Use your imagination to explore the possibilities for identifying goals or criteria related to the problem. Analyzing once and needs the creative problem solving process is a fluid process with some steps overlapping each other. Sometimes as the process provides additional information problem solvers need to go back and refine the problem statement or gather additional information in order to effectively solve the problem, once it needs seemed like a fundamental aspect of defining the problem, however, in order to analyze the potential solutions the wants and needs for the desired state after the problem is solved must be very clear. needs are items that potential solution absolutely must meet. If the potential solution does not meet a need requirement, you can disregard it from future analyzing. Once or nice to have items, you can provide a way to each item to indicate its importance.

For each potential solution, you can provide a rating for how well the solution addresses the selected one. Multiply the rating by the weight of the one to score the potential solution. With scores for each item. It is an easy matter to rank the potential solutions in order of preference. You using cost benefit analysis cost benefit analysis is a method of assigning a monetary value to the potential benefits of a solution. In weighing those against the cost of implementing that solution.

It is important to include all of the benefits and costs. This can be tricky, especially with intangible benefits or costs. Some benefits or costs may be obvious, but others may take a little digging to uncover. For example, imagine you want to replace three employees with a machine that makes stamps. A hidden benefit is that you may be able to use large feedstock instead of individual sheets saving material costs. In the same example, you would not only consider the salaries of the employees but the total cost for those employees including benefits and overhead.

The value assigned to the costs and benefits must be the same unit which is why monetary value is suggested. The valuations assigned should represent what the involved parties would actually spend on the benefit or cost. For example, if people are always willing to say five minutes and spend an extra 50 cents on parking closer, they are demonstrating that time is worth more than 10 cents per minute. consideration should also include the time value of money or the value of money spent or earned now versus money spent or earned at some future point.