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A '''problem''' is an issue or obstacle which makes it [[Challenge|difficult]] to achieve a [[desire]]d goal, objective or [[purpose]]. It refers to a situation, condition, or issue that is yet unresolved. In a broad sense, a problem [[exists]] when an [[individual]] becomes aware of a significant [[difference]] between what is [[potential]] and actual. | A '''problem''' is an issue or obstacle which makes it [[Challenge|difficult]] to achieve a [[desire]]d goal, objective or [[purpose]]. It refers to a situation, condition, or issue that is yet unresolved. In a broad sense, a problem [[exists]] when an [[individual]] becomes aware of a significant [[difference]] between what is [[potential]] and actual. | ||
Revision as of 14:04, 1 January 2010
A problem is an issue or obstacle which makes it difficult to achieve a desired goal, objective or purpose. It refers to a situation, condition, or issue that is yet unresolved. In a broad sense, a problem exists when an individual becomes aware of a significant difference between what is potential and actual.
Problem solving
Every theoretical problem asks for an answer or solution. Trying to find a solution to a problem is known as problem solving. That is, a problem is a gap between an actual and desired situation. The time it takes to solve a problem is a way of measuring complexity.[1] Many problems have no discovered solution and are therefore classified as an open problem.
Issues
The term issue is widely and wrongly used as a substitute for the word 'problem'. This use is believed to have originated in corporate communications where 'problem' is deemed to be too negative.
