Reflecive thinking process

Reflective Thinking Process
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Life has many challenges which call for an interactive mechanism of facing them to find the most viable solutions. Interactive measures of scrutinizing each decision to achieve the best approach to take the course are considered. The Kepner-Tregoe approach provides the necessary steps in finding a solution to a problem or a difficulty in a given issue. The step by step mechanism of the approach eases the way a question is analyzed. It is helpful in matters that have a variety of options as well as unfavorable consequences. The strategy aims to narrow down all the options to minimize the negative effects of the decision if there is any (Jones, & Idol, 2013). The following paper is a reflective analysis of issues raised in a region where a university is situated with a large population, and partying events are being held with a negative impact on the environment. The discussion offers an exhaustive analysis of the problem at hand, the causes and the possible solutions as well as how to implement them.
The case in question is based on a problematic party in the Midwestern city which hosts a university which holds at the end of a school year. The major problems that arise from the party include excessive noise from the loud music. The residents in the area also complain of excessive littering to the environment which poses a health hazard to them. Besides, the individuals who attend the party are known to indulge in excessive alcoholism which makes it hard even for the law enforcers to maintain law and order in the area.

The general difficulty posed by this party is caused by excessive alcoholism since most students are youths.
The causes of the difficulty are majorly based on the inability to control the crowd since they attend in large numbers and a majority of them are high on alcohol. It becomes a hard task to control them. The population attending the party is high such that even tiny wastes turn to be a big issue of littering. The exact causes of the difficulty are less strict laws to handle the offenders. Misdemeanor and felony charges applied by law enforcers do not scare the culprits since they pay immediately and go back to partying.
Solving the problem calls for principle requirements of the solution. The major requirement to see through that this stalemate is solved is to enact strict law measures that will charge offenders high fines to prevent them from repeating the mistakes. Besides, the area can be restricted to certain hours. The party can be held until midnight then people disperse without necessarily involving the police. The only limitation of the above measures is that the police cease to use excessive force in maintaining law and order in the area (Beebe, & Masterson, 2014). All these measures will create harmony in the area with all parties playing their part responsibly.
One of the possible solutions, as hinted above, entails enacting strict charges to the offenders. The nature of this remedy includes both eliminating excessive alcoholism and offsetting the effects of the party. Individuals will shy off from excessive alcohol consumption to avoid collision with law enforces since they do not want to find themselves paying high fines. Another solution entails setting strict time for ending the party in which those found to break the law will be charged hefty fines. The measure will offset the effects of the problem such as excessive noise and littering the area. Both of the remedies are best in preventing the negative effects of the party. For instance, moderate indulgence in alcohol will make law enforcement possible since individuals will be sober not to break the law (Bäckstrand, Bergman, Högberg, & Moestam, 2013).
Besides, strict closure time of the party will reduce the hostilities that the police face in dispersing the crowd. The solutions are best in remedying the difficulty. They satisfy the criteria of limiting the opening time of the party as well as imposing hefty fines on lawbreakers. The only hitch that the solutions do not suit the requirements is on environmental littering, despite the efforts, managing littering in a large crowd is almost impossible. There will be no unfavorable conditions after imposing these measures (Kaner, 2014).
The best solution to solve the partying problem according to the critical analysis of the situations and the variety of solutions would be imposing hefty fines on those breaking the law. Excessive indulgence in alcohol will be reduced for individuals will fear being arrested. A sober crowd would reason better than an alcoholic one. There will be reduced cases of confrontation of people with the police. The problem would be solved best if both hefty fines and restrictions on operational time of the area were combined. Excess noise and vandalism would reduce if the two were combined.
The first step of implementing the solution would mobilize the students and other residents to join up and be educated on the new measures that are to be implemented. Regular civic education can be instigated by the residents. The other step is to direct the police to enforce the charges to lawbreakers without excessive force.
In conclusion, the approach on solving problems entails a six stages process which includes, problem definition, analysis of the causes, identification of the criteria, offering general solutions, selecting the best solution and implementing it. The procedures assist in sorting the best solution among the many options present.
References
Bäckstrand, G., Bergman, C., Högberg, D., & Moestam, L. (2013, August). Lean and its impact on workplace design. In Proceedings of NES 2013 45th Nordic Ergonomics & Human Factors Society Conference.
Beebe, S. A., & Masterson, J. T. (2014). Communicating in small groups: Principles and practices. Pearson Higher Ed.
Jones, B. F., & Idol, L. (Eds.). (2013). Dimensions of thinking and cognitive instruction. Routledge.
Kaner, S. (2014). Facilitator’s guide to participatory decision-making. John Wiley & Sons.