Question

5. Read the outline.

What type of problem-and-solution organization does this outline use?

1. The overall problem: Company must decide if installing permanent

catwalks is more cost effective than using temporary scaffolding,

II. Three options available:

A. Continue to rent temporary scaffolding and have it installed by contractors

B. Purchase scaffolding and have it installed by company employees

C. Have permanent catwalks designed and installed

III. Conclusion: Permanent catwalks are best idea

problem/solution/solution/recommendation

problem/cause/solution

Answer 1

Answer: Problem/solution/solution/recommendation

Step-by-step explanation:

This outline uses the problem/solution/solution/recommendation approach.

This pattern separates data into three main sections: the description of the problem, possible solutions, and a recommended solution out of the options provided.

In this example, the problem is explained first, in a Problem Statement about choosing permanent catwalks or temporary scaffolding.

Then, there´s a set of possible solutions for that problem.

And finally, one of the solutions is chosen as the best option available.