Herman A Van Den Berg Problem Solving Perspective

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Problem solving is part of every organization strategic management functions, whether the organization is functional in structure or a large decentralized type of organization; problems exist and management ought to find appropriate problem solving mechanism in order to deal with them. “Adding value to the problem-solving perspective (PSP)” written by Herman A Van Den Berg argues on the elements of a firm emphases to opportunity or value which he claims are emerged by a problem. In addition, Berg critiques that the PSP is deficient and he attempts to fill in the gap by adding value to the framework. He develops a formula to assist in calculating the total net value (Berg, 2013). Throughout the Journal, Berg credits the various sources; and …show more content…

This argumentative piece aims to utilize Berg’s Journal to alert on the inadequacy of problem-solving perspective in relation to its usage by specific type of organizations. Especially considering that not all problems would be able to be solved through the use of a numeric formula. Furthermore, in order to effectively implement any type of problem-solving mechanism one must be able to identify the problem and solution must be relevant to the type of …show more content…

The organization struggle because proper planning strategy was not in placed which was detrimental. As a result, this added to its turnover and even worst, lack of funding to function. Hence, planning is very essential especially in establishing guidelines for the organization to adhere in order to solve problems or see potential treats. Consequently, the word value will be subject to the type of organization and its functions. Therefore the essence of every organization is to produce practices and strategies which will assist in ensuring that the organization carries out its main goal. Hence, it is opportune to indicate that strategic planning is “[the] organizational planning that includes the establishment of overall goals and positioning an organization’s product or service against the competition” (Robbins and DeCenzo,

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