Problem Solving

Introduction

The main problem in the first scenario is the lack of time to be able to execute different tasks. In addition, the requirements are also very high, making it hard for one to be able to think of whether to stay in the current position, or opting for the new position. On the other hand, the issue of salary and allowances are also another significant factor, which makes it hard for one to decide what is actually better between the two positions. The first company offers tuition reimbursement, while the second company does not. Whereas, the second company offers a car allowance, an annual salary increment of $15000. The main problem is consequently choosing what is right, since one might seem better, but it may not be long lasting. Furthermore, another position might seem worse but it may be long lasting.

1. The main issue at hand is the issue of promotion and acquiring more educational knowledge. First and foremost, my main goal is to advance my studies, in order to get a promotion. However, a promotion has presented itself even before completing my Bachelor’s degree. In addition, the holder of the new position is supposed to have a Master’s degree, of which I do not yet have (Isaksen, Stead-Dorval & Treffinger, 2011). I am consequently supposed to complete my Bachelor’s degree before I can actually pursue a Master’s degree. If I take the new position, then this means that I will have to spend my own salary in my studies. Whereas if I hold on to the current position, then I will be able to save the money I would have spent on my education, since the company offers tuition reimbursement. Even though the new position seems better, I do not understand which position is better compared to the other one (Foley, 2013). Even though I will be receiving huge allowances, I do not know if the new position is better than the current position.
2. This problem can be solved through seeking advice from those who have been in such a situation (Elias, 2014). On the other hand, one can also asses the current goals with the current position, to better understand if taking the position will really help in reaching success or not. One of the main issues might also be time, one should consequently evaluate the time taken to work in the new company, and how it might affect social life’s schedule (Isaksen, Stead-Dorval & Treffinger, 2011). Moreover, the cost of paying for the tuition fees should also be compared to the allowances offered in the new position. This is important, so as one may not end up taking the new position, which may not have any difference with the old position. Furthermore, I will have to understand the operations of the new company, hence understanding the relationship between the management of the company and its employees.
3. Seeking advice from a person who has been in such a situation will be very significant, as it will enable me to gain an understanding of the unfolding of events. In addition, I will also gain an experience which will help me to be able to understand how making either of the two decisions may affect my life in general (Foley, 2013). I am focused, and I do not want to end up spending all my salary on my studies, simply because I want a promotion. On the other hand, II will be capable of understanding how I can be able to deal with the consequences of the decision that I will make before I actually decide on each of the two decisions. Assessing my goals, will also help me to understand if the new position will be good for me, since I will be able to understand if the new position will give me enough time to be able to undertake different tasks. For instance, after the completion of my Bachelor’s, I would like to concentrate on building my life, before I can actually pursue my Master’s degree (Elias, 2014). If the new job will not allow me to be able to continue with my life as planned, then I will have to think twice before actually picking on that job.
4. Comparing the cost of tuition fees with the salary, with the allowances will consequently help, in allowing me to be able to understand if the new job will favor my endeavors (Isaksen, Stead-Dorval & Treffinger, 2011). The new position does not offer tuition reimbursement, and this consequently means that I would have to pay the tuition fees using my salary. If the allowances cannot add up to the tuition reimbursement in my current company, then taking the new job will only make me to increase my expenditure. The allowances should be able to add up with the tuition fees, so that I can be able to pay my tuition fees at ease without the fear of running out finances. Finally, understanding the way the new company operates is also very significant, as it will allow me to understand the company’s relationship to its employees. If this relationship is good, then this means that it will be easier for me to work in such a company. On the other hand, if the management of the company does not relate well with the employees, then the company may not good for me (Foley, 2013).
5. The best solution will be to understand the relationship between the management of the company and the employees, and the company’s working culture (Elias, 2014). In addition, understanding if the allowances will be more than the amount of money used to pay tuition fees, will also be a good solution. These solutions will not only allow me to be able to understand if I will take up the new position, but they will enable me to understand the working condition of the new company, and if the allowances will be able to cater for my needs as compared to tuition reimbursement. Furthermore, I do not want to do things hastily, without thinking about the future (Foley, 2013). The relationship between the management of the company and its employees is very significant, as it will enable me to understand if the company is worth working in, so that I might not end up taking the new position, only quit the job later due to management hostility. I strongly believe that these two solutions will enable me to clearly understand wherever I am headed, and if I decide to take up the new position, what the consequences would actually be. Furthermore, these solutions will also give me the reasons for either taking up the new position or not, since they will point out the pros and cons of the new position. I would finally take up the new position.
6. First and foremost, I will have a talk with my former supervisor, whereby I will inquire about the company (Elias, 2014). During the talk, I will ask questions concerning the management of the company, the working culture of the employees and the link between the company’s management and its employees. Secondly, I will also enquire about allowances and the salary increment. After understanding the operations of the company, I will change my plans and see if they can fit according to the operations of the company (Isaksen, Stead-Dorval & Treffinger, 2011). I will compare my current operations with the operations which I would be supposed to undertake. If the operations will be able to work in a similar way, then I will set a new plan whereby I will have to do things according to the operations of the new company.

Conclusion

In order to be able to solve such a problem, one consequently needs to understand the situation of the new company. Failure to understand the operations of the new company, then one may not be able to understand how to easily be able to plan on taking up the new position. In addition, one needs to understand how the monthly budget will be affected, in order to make the right adjustments, hence taking up the new position. My main goal was to get a promotion, and since a promotion has presented itself, and I have analyzed the new position, and I have understood how I am supposed to adapt to the new position, I do not have any other option but to take up the new position.

Reference

Isaksen, S. G., Stead-Dorval, K. B., & Treffinger, D. J. (2011). Creative approaches to problem solving: A framework for innovation and change. Los Angeles: SAGE.

Foley, G. (2013). Membrane filtration: A problem solving approach with MATLAB.

Elias, R. (2014). Digital media: A problem-solving approach for computer graphics.

The Problem Solving Process. Retrieved from: http://www.gdrc.org/decision/problem-solve.html