Presented By:

Supta Sarkar

HHM/2013/10

M.Sc Foods & Nutrition

PROBLEM TREE&

CONSEQUENCES OF INNOVATION DECISION

WHAT’S THERE INSIDE…

Problem Tree: -Problem Tree Analysis -Constructing of a Problem tree -Advantages

Consequences of Innovation Decision:

-Categories of Consequences

PROBLEM TREE

A problem tree provides an

overview of all the known causes and

effects or consequences to an identified problem.

CONSTRUCTING A PROBLEM TREE

1. The problem or issue is written in the centre and becomes the 'trunk' of the tree or the ‘focal problem’ or ‘core problem’.

2. Identify the causes of the focal problem - these become the roots.

3. Identify the consequences, which become the branches. 

PROBLEM TREE ANALYSIS

Also called Situational analysis or just Problem analysis

Helps to find solutions by mapping out the anatomy of cause and effect around an issue

EXAMPLE OF A PROBLEM TREE:ANAEMIA

Anaemia

Deficient nutrient

Interfering factors

InfectionsIncreased blood loss

Inadequate diet

Poor environment

Poor health care

Trauma, parasitism, child birth, parasitism,

menstruation

Lack of awareness

Poverty Inadequate health policy/ programme

Reduced O2 carrying capacity

Heart failure Premature/ LBW baby

Prone to infection

Other complications

Low iron

EFFE

CTCO

REPR

OBL

EMCA

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ADVANTAGES OF PROBLEM TREE:

• The problem can be broken down into manageable and definable chunks.

• More understanding of the problem.

• Establish whether further information, evidence or resources are needed.

• Present issues - rather than apparent, future or past issues - are dealt with and identified

• Build a shared sense of understanding, purpose and action.

CONSEQUENCES OF INNOVATION DECISION

The changes that occur to an individual or to a social system as a result of the adoption or rejection of an innovation

1. Desirable Vs. Undesirable consequences

2. Direct Vs. Indirect Consequences

3. Anticipated Vs. Unanticipated Consequences

3 CATEGORIES OF CONSEQUENCES:

Depends on whether the effects of an innovation in a social system are functional or dysfunctional.

Desirable Vs. Undesirable Consequences

Depends on whether the changes to an individual or to a social system occur in immediate response to an innovation or as a second- order result of the direct consequences of an innovation.

Direct Vs. Indirect consequences

Depends on whether the changes are recognized & intended by the members of a social system or not.

Anticipated Vs. Unanticipated consequences

OThe undesirable, indirect, and unanticipated consequences of

an innovation usually go together, as do the desirable,

direct, and anticipated consequences.

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