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2. Solve Problems Close in Person, Place & Time (The Research)

Updated: Apr 9, 2020


Scientific Method of Problem Solving

Integrated Work:

  • Product

  • Structure

  • Process

  • People



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  2. Spear, S. J. (2002). Just-in-Time in practice at Toyota: Rules-in-Use for Building Self-Diagnostic, Adaptive Work-Systems.

  3. Tucker, A. L., Edmondson, A. C., & Spear, S. (2001). FRONT-LINE PROBLEM SOLVING: THE RESPONSES OF HOSPITAL NURSES TO WORK SYSTEM FAILURES. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2001(1), C1-C6. doi:10.5465/apbpp.2001.6133148

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  7. Riel, J., & Martin, R. L. (2017). Creating Great Choices: A Leader's Guide to Integrative Thinking. Brighton, MA: Harvard Business Press.

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