Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Thierauf, Robert J. A problem-finding approach to effective corporate planning. Bibliography: p. Includes index. 1. Corporate planning. 2. Problem solving. 1. Title. HD30.28.T45 1987 658.4'012 87-5971 ISBN 0-89930-262.9 (lib. bdg.: alk. paper) British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 1987 by Robert J. Thierauf All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 87-5971 ISBN: 0-89930-262-9 First published in 1987 by Quorum Books Greenwood Press, Inc. 88 Post Road West, Westport, Connecticut 06881 Printed in the United States of America ∞ + ⃝™ The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48-1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 -iv- |