2-4 The Ability to Find and Solve Problems
Various problems arise when we perform work. In the present era, where society is changing at an ever increasing pace, we must try to predict what problems may arise in the future from the symptoms of trouble that are evident today, and prepare to find appropriate solutions. These problems may otherwise accumulate and become too difficult for us to solve. In the public service, in particular, problems that arise affect the entire country and once a problem spreads, it takes a tremendous amount of time and resources to solve it.
・What skills of abilities are required to find and solve problems ?
Sheet 13 The Ability to Find and Solve Problems
Performing public functions is not individual work but organizational work. When there are problems in an organizational structure, the work performed by each individual may not contribute to accomplishing the goal of the overall organization. Supervisors must understand the principles of the organization in addition to the day to day operations of work.
・ Do you have any problems in your organizational structure ? What are they and what negative effects do they have on the organization's performance ?
・When we establish an organization, what rules of organization must we take care of ?
Sheet 14 Rules of Organization
2-6 Role of Each Member in the Organization
Generally, there are two types of unit in each organization, a unit with staff function and a unit with line function. In recent years, to cope with new issues which do not fall into the jurisdiction of either unit, project teams have been established in many cases to cross between existing offices and organizations. Each employee is expected to understand their role and the function of their unit so that effective and efficient operations may be accomplished.
・In order to attain organizational goals, what attitude should each member of the organization take ?
・When establishing a project team, what points should be taken care of ?
Sheet 15 Role of Each Member in a Government Organization
Let's discuss the following case.
Sheet 16 "Project Team"
Sheet 17 Guide to the Case "Project Team"