Problem solving techniques consist of 4 main phases Define, Generate, Decide, Implement and Evaluate ( Fogler & LeBlanc 2008). In our first lecture, our instructor gave us a survival task, where we had to share our ideas in a group of which we had to demonstrate our leadership skills alongside teamwork abilities. After undergoing the survival task, my expectations towards this unit have risen, as I saw how much creativity is needed to reach the standard required to achieve a High Distinction in the unit. I expect to improve my teamwork and critical thinking abilities, in addition to problem solving with the help of my colleagues and instructor, I will hopefully fulfill my expectations. I plan to gain more knowledge by attending class and doing all the homework assignments provided at the Victoria University WebCT/Blackboard. This will help me develop my management skills which will be essential in the workplace. Tyson (1998, p. 3) states that ‘groups come into existence to bring together the skills and talents needed to do work that requires many hands or heads’. We formed a team to do the Disney presentation. The team selection process was satisfactory, as I had prearranged with my friends that we were going to be doing the Disney Presentation together. Reference List Fogler, HS & LeBlanc, S 2008, Strategies for Creative Problem Solving, 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey. Tyson, T 1998, Working with Groups, 2nd edn, Macmillan Education, Australia. Eco 325 Study Questions 1 Fall 2010 Norgaard discusses “ways of knowing, forms of social organizations and types of technologies.” What changes have occurred in society, the US and globally, in the last century that have causes society to begin to be concerned with environmental issues? Why might these be thought of as new challenges to human society? Discuss the seeming duality between the concepts of “extraction” and “preservation.” Focusing on Norgaard’s coevolution theory, explain that a middle ground may actually be more beneficial for both humans and ecosystems. Select a complex environmental issue (Verde River or a specific issue with climate change for example) and briefly outline or map the various issues that need to be addressed when considering the net present benefit of a policy. Discuss how the “total willingness to pay” value can be determined by looking at different ways of valuing resources. Be precise and use examples. Discuss each of the methods of valuing in Table 3.1 TALE 3.1 Economic Methods for Measuring Environmental and Resource Values Methods Revealed Preferences Stated Preferences Direct Market price Contingent valuation Simulated markets Indirect Travel cost Attribute-bassed models Hedonic property values Conjoint analysis Hedonic wage values Choice experiments Avoidance Contingent ranking Explain the aspects of the Charles II Proclamation and how they have led to modern day policies. How do the concepts of trespass and nuisance fit into th ...

1. Problem solving techniques consist of 4 main phases Define,
Generate, Decide, Implement and Evaluate ( Fogler & LeBlanc
2008).
In our first lecture, our instructor gave us a survival task, where
we had to share our ideas in a group of which we had to
demonstrate our leadership skills alongside teamwork abilities.
After undergoing the survival task, my expectations towards
this unit have risen, as I saw how much creativity is needed to
reach the standard required to achieve a High Distinction in the
unit.
I expect to improve my teamwork and critical thinking abilities,
in addition to problem solving with the help of my colleagues
and instructor, I will hopefully fulfill my expectations.
I plan to gain more knowledge by attending class and doing all
the homework assignments provided at the Victoria University
WebCT/Blackboard. This will help me develop my management
skills which will be essential in the workplace.
Tyson (1998, p. 3) states that ‘groups come into existence to
bring together the skills and talents needed to do work that
requires many hands or heads’. We formed a team to do the
Disney presentation. The team selection process was
satisfactory, as I had prearranged with my friends that we were
going to be doing the Disney Presentation together. Reference
List
Fogler, HS & LeBlanc, S 2008, Strategies for Creative Problem
Solving, 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey.
Tyson, T 1998, Working with Groups, 2nd edn, Macmillan
Education, Australia.
Eco 325
Study Questions 1

2. Fall 2010
Norgaard discusses “ways of knowing, forms of social
organizations and types of technologies.” What changes have
occurred in society, the US and globally, in the last century that
have causes society to begin to be concerned with
environmental issues? Why might these be thought of as new
challenges to human society?
Discuss the seeming duality between the concepts of
“extraction” and “preservation.” Focusing on Norgaard’s
coevolution theory, explain that a middle ground may actually
be more beneficial for both humans and ecosystems.
Select a complex environmental issue (Verde River or a specific
issue with climate change for example) and briefly outline or
map the various issues that need to be addressed when
considering the net present benefit of a policy.
Discuss how the “total willingness to pay” value can be
determined by looking at different ways of valuing resources.
Be precise and use examples.
Discuss each of the methods of valuing in Table 3.1
TALE 3.1 Economic Methods for Measuring Environmental and
Resource Values
Methods
Revealed Preferences
Stated Preferences
Direct
Market price
Contingent valuation
Simulated markets

3. Indirect
Travel cost
Attribute-bassed models
Hedonic property values
Conjoint analysis
Hedonic wage values
Choice experiments
Avoidance
Contingent ranking
Explain the aspects of the Charles II Proclamation and how they
have led to modern day policies. How do the concepts of
trespass and nuisance fit into these policies?
Boulding explains that consumption and production might not
always be considered “good.” How do you think Boulding
would analyze the Anishnabai concept of sustainable
development?