These individuals don't want to confront problems. Problem solvers try to solve problems when they come up. They can be characterized as being reactive only dealing with problems when they occur. A problem seeker actively seeks out problems to solve or new opportunities to pursue. They take a proactive approach to anticipating problems before they occur.
Managers can and do use each approach.
The other approach suggests that individuals differ along two dimensions in the way they approach decision making. These two dimensions can be combined into four different decision-making styles. The directive style is characterized by a low tolerance for ambiguity and a rational way of thinking. The analytic style is characterized by a high tolerance for ambiguity and a rational way of thinking. The conceptual style is characterized by a high tolerance for ambiguity and an intuitive way of thinking.