Focus Questions

1.   What is the relationship between needs assessment and problem solving?

2.   What are the elements in an appropriate definition of need?

3.   What is the difference between “needs” and “wants”?

4.   Give five examples of wants.

5.   Give five examples of needs.

6.   Describe the place of needs assessment in continuous improvement.

7.   Compare and contrast at least two different methods for prioritizing needs.

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