In terms of decision-making, managers can be problem avoiders, problem solvers, or problem seekers. Managers who are problem solvers make decisions and try to solve problems when required and are reactive. Managers who are problem seekers look for problems to solve or opportunities to explore. They tend to be information gatherers and are proactive. Managers who are problem avoiders ignore information that would signal the presence of a performance threat or opportunity.

Can a manager be justified for acting as a problem avoider in certain situations? Or can this spell disaster for the organization by not addressing problems as they arise?