formula is: Ed = Qx A. The formula means the effectiveness of a decision is equal to the quality of the decision times the acceptance of the decisior However, this same principle applies to the effectiveness of a solution. Therefore, a solution can be c high quality, but not be fully accepted by an organization's stakeholders. Likewise, a decision may be less quality than another solution but receive wide acceptance by stakeholders. The formula Es = Qx A means an effective solution is equal to its quality times its acceptance. Keep il mind the following factors that apply to this formula: 1. High quality and low acceptance solution (may be required for urgently needed solutions emergencies). 2. High acceptance and low quality solution (may be called for when a less than ideal solutiol needed to be embraced by stakeholders). 3. High quality and high acceptance solution (the ideal "win-win" solution of optimal quality : universal acceptance). Remember: A high quality solution that is not urgent and not discussed in advance with stakeholders may not be acceptable to those affected by that decision. apply the Effective Solution formula (Es = Qx A) as it relates to a surface coal mine safety issues. identify and list the stakeholders related to your problem, and then make some initial assessments regarding the level of quality (high-medium-low) you are seeking in the solution