摘要 |
<p>A computer software application, graphical user interface, and method for entering information concerning a complex business situation (16), refining such information in a stepwise manner through the interface, generating a list of effective actions for addressing such a business situation, and storing such information in a knowledge base adapted for future query and reporting use of such a complex business situations (16), is provided. A set of screen sequences (14, 16, 18) allows entry of specific aspects of such a situation to generate an action list. A situation appraisal sequence allows entry of concerns stemming from the situation to prioritize such concerns. A problem analysis sequence (14) allows entry of causes of a problem, and refining the causes to determine a true cause. A decision analysis sequence (14) allows entry of alternatives concerning a decision, and refines such alternatives to determine one which suits the objective.</p> |
申请人 |
KEPNER-TREGOE, INC. |
发明人 |
SCHLICK, JAMES, D.;LONGMAN, ANDREW, D.;ALVAREZ, BETSY, L.;HUMMEL, MATT;LEE, SANDRA;SANTOS, JAD;SERRANO, CHRIS;DINH, PHONG;CLINE, RACHEL;BERNER, RICH;MCLANE, JENNIFER;RONO, RAMON;MENTZ, LISA;GELLER, JOSH;GERY, GLORIA;YARDUMIAN, ROBERT;SCHAPIRO, DAVID;BUSSARD, KATHERINE, NICOLE;LAU, CATHERINE;OSBORNE, KEVIN |