This posting outlines the premises and conclusions within various articles.

This posting identifies at least two arguments in each article: CLEAN NEEDLES BENEFIT SOCIETY USA Today Our view: Needle exchanges prove effective as AIDS counterattack. They warrant wider use and federal backing. Nothing gets knees jerking and fingers wagging like free needle-exchange programs. But strong evidence is emerging that they’re working. The 37 cities trying needle exchanges are accumulating impressive data that they are an effective tool against spread of an epidemic now in its 13th year. • In Hartford, Conn., demand for needles has quadrupled expectations— 32,000 in nine months. And free needles hit a targeted population: 55% of used needles show traces of AIDS vir... click for more

Communication analysis is achieved.

Analyze the amount, types, options, location, and speed of communications you practice at your job. The types of communications used for my job include the telephone, voice mail, audio conference, fax machines and e-mail. However, I do not know how to determine the amount of time, options, location and speed of communications. I assume options would be the same as types and location would be my desk, receivers location. As to speed, I do not have a clue. Please tell me how to go about analyzing the amount, types, options, location, and speed of communications.

Framing a Problem

Why is it important to frame a problem before attempting to solve it? -Helps us make sure the correct problem is getting solved/effectively identify the problem-what needs to be solved vs. what doesn't need to be solved -Identify the root of the problem -helps us identify views of others -Gives focus

Decision-Making Style

Could you give me some examples of different decision making styles? What is your decision-making style?

Decision-making processes are briefly examined.

This posting provides a brief explanation of the decision making process at work. It offers a personal example as a lens.