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Problem Solving & Decision Making Flashcards

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  1. A recreation facility's aquatic center experiences a sudden chlorine spike that makes the water unsafe. What is the FIRST action the recreation professional should take?

    Answer: Close the pool and remove all patrons

    Patron safety is the top priority, so clearing the pool must happen before any other action is taken.

  2. When using the nominal group technique (NGT) in a team decision-making session, what is its primary advantage over open brainstorming?

    Answer: It prevents dominant personalities from controlling idea generation

    NGT uses silent individual idea generation followed by round-robin sharing, ensuring every participant's voice is heard equally.

  3. A recreation director discovers that two full-time staff members have an ongoing personal conflict affecting program quality. Which conflict resolution approach is generally MOST effective long-term?

    Answer: Mediating a structured conversation between the employees to address underlying issues

    Facilitated mediation addresses root causes of interpersonal conflict and builds communication skills that prevent recurrence.

  4. Which analytical tool helps recreation managers identify the root cause of a problem by repeatedly asking 'why' until the fundamental issue is uncovered?

    Answer: The 5 Whys technique

    The 5 Whys technique systematically drills down through symptoms to the underlying root cause of a problem.

  5. A parks department must decide whether to renovate an existing community center or build a new facility. Which decision-making tool would BEST help compare the long-term financial and community impact of both options?

    Answer: A cost-benefit analysis

    Cost-benefit analysis quantifies and compares the total costs and projected benefits of competing alternatives over time.

  6. During an outdoor concert event, lightning is detected 8 miles away. According to NRPA risk management guidelines, what should the recreation professional do?

    Answer: Suspend the event and direct attendees to safe shelter immediately

    The standard lightning safety protocol requires suspending outdoor activities and moving people to safe shelter when lightning is detected within 8 miles.

  7. A recreation manager notices participation in a Thursday evening yoga class has dropped 40% over three months. What is the MOST logical first step in problem-solving this issue?

    Answer: Gather data through participant surveys and attendance trend analysis

    Identifying the cause through data collection must precede any solution to ensure the correct problem is being addressed.