Problem
Problem is a discrepancy between the current state of affairs and some desired state or, in other words, an obstacle that makes it difficult to make a desired idea real.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Problem. A discrepancy between the current state of affairs and some desired state.
According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),
- Problem. An obstacle that makes it difficult to achieve a desired goal or purpose.
According to the ITIL Foundation 4e by Axelos,
- Problem. A cause, or potential cause, of one or more incidents.
Related concepts
- Solution. Someone or something that meets a business need by resolving a problem or allowing an enterprise to take advantage of a business opportunity.
