M Imran Maqbool

Type your name Developing Effective Problem Statements Practice developing effective problem statements by writing a problem statement. Complete the following steps. 1.Save this file with a new name Click the File tab, click Save As, add your name to the end of the filename, then click Save. For example, save this file as PS1-Y4 Sharon Rodriguez.docx. 2.Get ready Read the following description of a problem. Problem: Typically, the late spring and summer months are the most popular times for personal travel. For the last five years, the top sales months have been April-August. This year, however, sales did not increase during these months. In fact, tours overall have decreased by 8 percent compared to last year. This is true for most travel companies. Only 5 percent said they sold more tours, 10 percent said sales were the same, 35 percent said sales were somewhat lower, and 50 percent said they were significantly lower. Quest expected adventure travel to increase substantially, but it remained steady compared to last year. Adventure travel includes exploring remote or exotic areas and engaging in activities such as hiking, parasailing, rafting, diving, and sailing. Although Quest promoted popular European tours, sales for those tours are also flat. The most popular European destinations are France and Italy. Another problem is that tour operators in these countries are charging more for their services. Quest also expected tour sales overall to increase by 5 percent as it has in previous years. Quest surveyed its customers and found that they are delaying travel plans because of concerns about the economy, airline service, and security. This means that plans to expand tours, staff, and the Quest Web site should be put on hold. Other expenses might need to be cut. 3.Now you try it In the following space, revise the problem description to create a complete but concise problem statement. In most popular months there is decrease in sales of Quest and other companies also almost 8 percent. Different companies tell about their tours somehow increase and most of them said that tours sales decrease. Quest offering different activities engaging destinations. Other companies charging more prices for services. Quest expected to increase sales 5 percent but it decreases in current year. So need to hold and cut off expenses. Submit the document to your instructor as requested.