II. Analysis of Problem-Oriented Competencies-----Step 1: Identify & Define the Problem

Chapters 10 & 11; Be clear as to what “tools” your team utilized under each step


What is the nature of the problem facing your group/team? State the problem as a single and clear question or statement to narrow your scope. Note that it is common to revise this statement after developing the following steps.

Use Questions, Is/Is Not Analysis, Journalist’s Six Questions or Pareto Charts to clearly identify. Use data, surveys, observations, and/or interviews to support your claims that the problem is significant enough to be addressed.

II.Analysis of Problem-Oriented Competencies


Step 1: Identify and Define the Problem:

In Charlotte, there are people who can not pay their bills with of eviction an/or loss of utilities.


Step 2: Analyze Problem and Identify Criteria

Part A: Analyze Problem

Part B: Identify Criteria

We want to work as a team, holding a fundraiser and raising awareness, to accomplish the goal of supporting the Crisis Assistance Ministry in their mission to help the poor.

Considering the goal of the organization, any funds would be considered helpful. With our goal of raising $250, striving to meet or beat this, once achieved, we will have met our goal.

Holding a fundraiser and raising awareness are our most important standards.

The criteria that is less important is the fundraiser's actual monetary result.


Step 3: Generate Possible Solutions

First when deciding our plan of action, we used the Delphi technique to incorporate the idea of implementing of the use of alcohol. Once this was agreed on, we then used the brainstorming technique to decide on the actual ideas for the project. We first decided to hold an event, at a bar, in the North Davidson Art district. From there we used electronic brainstorming to post ideas on our group forum about charities, and the details of the event (Citation needed). These details were a 50/50 raffle, posting flyers, working with a bar to have drink specials and finding a bar to hold the event (Citation needed).


Step 4: Selecting the Best Possible Solutions

When deciding on the best possible solution, we held group discussions to weigh the pros and cons verbally. We also had an open forum online to discuss the solutions when group meetings were not an option.

One advantage of our solution is that people go to bars normally and would be there without being persuaded. People under the influence tend to be more generous and feel emotionally attached to the cause. Being students on a large college campus, we were able to market to a large population of people who frequent bars.

A disadvantage is that people unaware of the event are unable or unprepared to contribute. Another disadvantage is that we are limited to people ages 21 and up only. People do not always pay attention to flyers.

Clearly, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

Short term effects are money earned and awareness of the organization.

Long term effects are through an awareness, opportunities arise for additional fundraising and/or generating volunteerism.

While the solution will not solve the problem, it will surely help to alleviate some of the issues that the Crisis Assistance Ministry has in fulfilling their mission.

The solution conforms to the criteria formulated by the group by implementing everyone's ideas of a possible resolution to our problem.

The group does not need to modify the criteria as long as the proposed solution is implemented correctly.

Step 5: Test & Implement Solution

The group can get approval and support for the solution by contacting the charity organization and bar managers. By talking to bar managers, we were able to pinpoint an exact date for the event.

Then, we created a forum to collaborate, Facebook group, flyers, emails and conducted phone calls to create interest from our target audience. We were able to market the event within a week's time frame.

We were able to evaluate the success of its efforts by the fact that the event went off without any major problems and exceeded our goal of $250 in raised funds. We also successfully worked together to plan and host the event which also raised attendee's awareness of the Crisis Assistance Ministry.

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II.Analysis of Problem-Oriented Competencies


Step 1: Identify and Define the Problem:

In Charlotte, there are people who can not pay their bills with of eviction an/or loss of utilities.


Step 2: Analyze Problem and Identify Criteria

Part A: Analyze Problem

Part B: Identify Criteria

We want to work as a team, holding a fundraiser and raising awareness, to accomplish the goal of supporting the Crisis Assistance Ministry in their mission to help the poor.

Considering the goal of the organization, any funds would be considered helpful. With our goal of raising $250, striving to meet or beat this, once achieved, we will have met our goal.

Holding a fundraiser and raising awareness are our most important standards.

The criteria that is less important is the fundraiser's actual monetary result.


Step 3: Generate Possible Solutions

First when deciding our plan of action, we used the Delphi technique to incorporate the idea of implementing of the use of alcohol. Once this was agreed on, we then used the brainstorming technique to decide on the actual ideas for the project. We first decided to hold an event, at a bar, in the North Davidson Art district. From there we used electronic brainstorming to post ideas on our group forum about charities, and the details of the event (Citation needed). These details were a 50/50 raffle, posting flyers, working with a bar to have drink specials and finding a bar to hold the event (Citation needed).


Step 4: Selecting the Best Possible Solutions

When deciding on the best possible solution, we held group discussions to weigh the pros and cons verbally. We also had an open forum online to discuss the solutions when group meetings were not an option.

One advantage of our solution is that people go to bars normally and would be there without being persuaded. People under the influence tend to be more generous and feel emotionally attached to the cause. Being students on a large college campus, we were able to market to a large population of people who frequent bars.

A disadvantage is that people unaware of the event are unable or unprepared to contribute. Another disadvantage is that we are limited to people ages 21 and up only. People do not always pay attention to flyers.

Clearly, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

Short term effects are money earned and awareness of the organization.

Long term effects are through an awareness, opportunities arise for additional fundraising and/or generating volunteerism.

While the solution will not solve the problem, it will surely help to alleviate some of the issues that the Crisis Assistance Ministry has in fulfilling their mission.

The solution conforms to the criteria formulated by the group by implementing everyone's ideas of a possible resolution to our problem.

The group does not need to modify the criteria as long as the proposed solution is implemented correctly.

Step 5: Test & Implement Solution

The group can get approval and support for the solution by contacting the charity organization and bar managers. By talking to bar managers, we were able to pinpoint an exact date for the event.

Then, we created a forum to collaborate, Facebook group, flyers, emails and conducted phone calls to create interest from our target audience. We were able to market the event within a week's time frame.

We were able to evaluate the success of its efforts by the fact that the event went off without any major problems and exceeded our goal of $250 in raised funds. We also successfully worked together to plan and host the event which also raised attendee's awareness of the Crisis Assistance Ministry.

NEED ACTION CHART