Problem formulation as a purposive activity
提出了一个框架，用于理解问题表述在战略规划制定阶段可能服务的多种目的，包括功能性和功能失调的目的，并讨论了识别功能失调目的的变量。
Abstract This paper presents a framework for understanding the multiple purposes that problem statements can serve during the formulation phase of strategic planning. Both functional and dysfunctional purposes exist. Variables that can help to identify dysfunctional purposes are discussed.