Pereira Problem Solving: Business Research Methodology to Explore Open Innovation

Problem solving skills are increasingly important to be able to tackle the complex problems encountered in the business world. Nowadays is increasingly important to achieve sustainable development, focusing not only on economic profit but also on creating social value. It is widely agreed that the principles of scientific management can lead to more effective solutions for complex problems. Problems have to be looked at objectively, with methodology and intellectual integrity and modesty. Several techniques have been developed to help analyze the causes of the problem or formulate solutions. Although these business research techniques are important tools, they are presented as isolated measures. Pereira Problem Solving methodology presented provides guide to address business and management problems. It is an integrative and easy-to-use instrument that helps organizations adopt scientific management practices and will enhance the efficiency of the solutions encountered.

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Bridging the relevance-ranking chasm: mission impossible?

European Business Review ◽

10.1108/ebr-03-2017-0067 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 128-144 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Judy Zolkiewski

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Status Quo ◽

First Century ◽

Management Research ◽

Business Research ◽

Business World ◽

Content Type ◽

The Status ◽

Business And Management ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to debate the challenges related to balancing relevance and ranking in management research. Design/methodology/approach This is a commentary on and review of challenges faced by twenty-first century management academics. Findings There is a chasm between managerial relevance and current managerial research; however, with academic buy-in, there are ways in which the chasm can be crossed. Research limitations/implications The implications of this are wide reaching for management researchers. They are challenged to consider different methodologies, strategies and dissemination avenues for their research. Practical implications Researchers need to consider not only collaboration with practitioners, as they pursue solutions to managerial problems, but also more inter-disciplinary research that addresses the wicked problems of management in practice. Social implications Solving the challenge of managerial relevance of business research has the potential to allow the contribution of business academia to be fully appreciated by practitioners. Originality/value The value of this thought-piece is that it challenges business and management academics to challenge the status quo and fight to make their research relevant to and valued by the business world.

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Groups Perform Better Than The Best Individuals at Solving Complex Problems: Study shows that the collective efforts of groups may be useful in boosting problem-solving skills

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e504092006-001 ◽

2006 ◽

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Complex Problems ◽

Better Than

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Developing mathematical problem solving skills

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning ◽

10.1046/j.1365-2729.1998.144066.x ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 278-291 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

B. Abidin ◽

J.R. Hartley

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Mathematical Problem ◽

Mathematical Problem Solving ◽

Problem Solving Skills

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Assessing Collaborative Behavior in Students

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000329 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 52-60 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Katarina Krkovic ◽

Sascha Wüstenberg ◽

Samuel Greiff

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Collaborative Problem Solving ◽

Seventh Graders ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Personality Tests ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Knowledge Application ◽

Computer Agent ◽

Collaborative Behavior ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract. Skilful collaborative problem-solving is becoming increasingly important in various life areas. However, researchers are still seeking ways to assess and foster this skill in individuals. In this study, we developed a computer-assisted assessment for collaborative behavior (COLBAS) following the experiment-based assessment of behavior approach (objective personality tests; Cattell, 1958 ). The instrument captures participants’ collaborative behavior in problem-solving tasks using the MicroDYN approach while participants work collaboratively with a computer-agent. COLBAS can thereby assess problem-solving and collaborative behavior expressed through communication acts. To investigate its validity, we administered COLBAS to 483 German seventh graders along with MicroDYN as a measure of individual problem-solving skills and questions regarding the motivation to collaborate. A latent confirmatory factor analysis suggested a five-dimensional construct with two problem-solving dimensions (knowledge acquisition and knowledge application) and three collaboration dimensions (questioning, asserting, and requesting). The results showed that extending MicroDYN to include collaborative aspects did not considerably change the measurement of problem-solving. Finally, students who were more motivated to collaborate interacted more with the computer-agent but also obtained worse problem-solving results.

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