Maricopa Community Colleges  EPS252   19966-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
EPS252 19966-20086 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Entrepreneurial Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
Basic decision making and critical thinking process involved in the development of imaginative ideas and innovative actions required to establish a new business venture.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EPS252   19966-20086 Entrepreneurial Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
1. Describe a conceptual framework for understanding problem situations. (I)
2. Explain the steps in the problem analysis and decision- making processes. (II)
3. Apply decision-making ability to decision case-work situations. (II)
4. Define the critical thinking process, and compare it to the decision-making process. (III)
5. Demonstrate effective critical thinking skills through in both individual and group applications. (III)
6. Use decision trees to identify and resolve problems. (IV)
7. Apply critical path methodology to plan for a specific set of tactical actions required to achieve a goal or objective. (V)
8. Describe the basic elements of successful presentations. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EPS252   19966-20086 Entrepreneurial Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
    I. The Conceptual Framework for Understanding Problems
        A. Understandability of information
        B. Relevance of information
        C. Reliability of information
        D. Comparability and consistency of information
      II. The Decision-Making Process
          A. Problem identification
          B. Analysis of alternatives
          C. Selection of course of action
          D. Implementation of decision
        III. The Critical Thinking Process
          IV. Problem Resolution Methods
              A. Defining the conflict
              B. Mapping the options: decision trees
              C. Negotiating acceptable solutions
            V. Critical Path Methods
                A. The critical path process
                B. Practical applications
              VI. Decision Presentation Methods
                  A. Needs of information users
                  B. Types of presentations
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