...Running head: DECISIONS IN PARADISE 1 Decisions in Paradise 1 Carolyn Joseph University of Phoenix Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making MGT/350 Orlando Santana July 29, 2010 Decisions in Paradise 1 The New Beginning Nik Joseph a soon to be college graduate interviewed and landed a job of a lifetime. His decision was made under uncertainty because consequences occur in the in the failure and thus depend not only on the decisions makers choice (2008). He would be an assistant to the director of strategic planning of a large investment company, Grand Bahamas Industries. This company is located in the Bahamas, China, Canada, Mexico, and St. Thomas, and all over the United States. The Bahamas Industries an environmental friendly company focuses on helping disaster stricken countries clean up, and help to create jobs for natives. Nik position will take him to the South Pacific a small island name Kava. His major concern was whether he will obtain home sick and miss his family and friends. Nik’s brief introduction of the island during training excited him even more. He would be moving to Kava known as the land of paradise with beautiful beaches, white sand, large palm trees, tropical breeze, and fun in the sun. Current Issues Landing on the small pacific island, he was amaze to find the condition of the island totally different from his expectations Kava was a paradise lost. This island had experienced many natural disasters, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis...
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...Decisions in Paradise Part 1 Latoya Glover MGT/350 July 11, 2011 Dale Hetrick Decisions in Paradise Part 1 The writer will assume the role of Nik in regard to the decision in Paradise Business scenario. The scenario case will allow the writer to develop the preliminary consideration of the organization as the said organization to establish a greater presence on Kava. The writer will be able to do this task by defining the issues that appears in the business scenario. The writer will also discuss the forces that are involved in formulation of the problem. Lastly, the writer will describe the organizational and environmental obstacles in a way that considers various key stakeholders that will be impacted by decisions. Kava is in need of a greater presence. Alex made it known that, “Our company is considering establishing a greater presence here in Kava,” Alex started. “That greater presence could take various forms, based on what’s good for our company and what’s good for the people of Kava.” (Phoenix, 2011) It was noticed that after landing on Kava the place that was imagined a paradise was now realized as a mess. Kava Island facts states that the people consist of a fifty percentage of people of under the age of 15 years old with a mixture of different ethic back grounds and languages. The economy consists of coffee, sugar, cocoa, petroleum, spices, natural gas, along with so many more. With the buildup of the economy, the island has become a disaster area, with that...
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...Decisions in Paradise, Part 2 Nina Bourda MGT/350 June 16, 2011 Mr. McKinley Decisions in Paradise, Part 2 In the decisions in paradise part I discussion, I clearly didn’t not describe the problem. The problem I foreseen was helping rebuild Kava to the once beautiful island it was. Wal-Mart’s goal was to help the people of Kava live better lives and save money. Wal-Mart also would help donate money and food to help rebuild the economy for the People of Kava. Wal-Mart’s presence in Kava would go through a series of decisions in order to make our presence successful. Decision-making is when we take our goals, find ways to implement them, and also make our goals achievable. There were many decision making process that we could have used in making our presence in Kava, however using the decision making that is most effective for a large corporation as Wal-mart would be rational style of decision making. Rational decision-making model “This is the most popular type of model and is based around a cognitive judgment of the pros and cons of various options. It is organized around selecting the most logical and sensible alternative that will have the desired effect. Detailed analysis of alternatives and a comparative assessment of the advantages of each is the order of the day” (decision-making confidence, n.d.). Using this decision making model was the most effective for a new company such as Wal-Mart. The Managerial departments would make the future decision...
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...Decisions in Paradise Part I Stephen Hill MGT/350 April 3, 2011 Instructor: Queen Lane Decisions in Paradise When people think of islands of the South Pacific some may immediately think of sun, crystal clear waters, and magnificent sights. This was not the case for the island of Kava. Shortly after finishing my degree in business management, I landed a job as assistant strategic planner. According to Summit’s web page they are an “automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, which specializes in the engineering, manufacturing and assembly.” The Island of Kava Upon accepting the job offer I learned that the position requires me to travel to other parts of the world. My first assignment would take me to the Island of Kava. I did not know much about Kava going into the project. I pictured a beautiful island in the South Pacific. Although I never heard of Kava I was excited and looking forward to this new job. I thought that I may even get the chance to do some shopping and enjoys the sights, this was not the case. When I arrived in Kava, I was in for a surprise. Kava was not all what I had perceived it to be. During the ride to the company office I noticed that Kava was a mess. Most of the buildings leading up to the company office were a mess. Needless to say the company office was also a mess. It became apparent to me that some disaster had taken place in Kava. My boss Alex whom I thought was a male was at the receptionist desk to greet...
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...Decisions in Paradise Part 1 Annsley Farabee MGT 350 Warren Eck July 1, 2013 Pier One Imports in Kava The South Pacific island of Kava in its current state is a disaster stricken area. Most recently Kava has been ambushed by disasters of all kinds, coming from all directions. If the diseases, filth, poverty, young population can be looked past, Kava has the potential to be a thriving, beautiful paradise island. Kava needs a great deal of help in order to achieve the title of “paradise”. Pier One Imports is a company that could significantly help this island. This is a unique project that will take a lot of time and critical thinking, as there are many obstacles that stand in the way. Not only is it our goal to better the island, it is also our goal for this project to better our company as well. The island of Kava has many natural resources that could help the island thrive; however there are also many things that could present a problem to the success of Kava. Problem Formulation There are a series of physical and social problems that need to be addressed in Kava. The first and most significant problem is the physical messes that the disasters have left behind. The messes must be cleaned up in order for new structures, safer, sturdier structures to be built. This will take a lot of time and a lot of money. A second problem that presents itself is that of health. The overall health of individuals is very important in order to have the most productive citizens. Treating...
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...Decisions in Paradise Part 1 Rhonda Mgt/350 April 6, 2011 Decisions in Paradise Part 1 Hi, my name is Nik and I have recently finished my degree in business management. To my surprise I was able to land a very nice job within only a few weeks of obtaining that degree. The firm that I have established employment with is All American Maintenance (AAM). There are several different divisions and departments within AAM. These consist of residential, commercial and industrial. Each division does have certain similarities. Each deal with the construction of new buildings, electrical installations and the wall finishes division. The organization is owned by Chris Morales, and all final decisions are concluded by him. AAM is not a large scale operation however they are very interested in venturing into other areas of the country to expand their market. Upon taking my position with AAM, I was instructed that I would be traveling to the island country of Kava, located in the South Pacific. No one could explain exactly what it was that I was to do there, but that I would be working with Alex, our director of strategic planning. I was told that this would be a great opportunity to be supervised and mentored by Alex. This new adventure had me very excited and I could hardly wait to arrive in paradise for my new assignment. Arrival in Kava Upon landing in Kava I was very concerned. Nothing was as I had perceived it to be. As I soon found, Kava is home to many natural disaster threats...
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...Decisions in Paradise Decisions in Paradise “Kava is a significant island in the south pacific. More than 50% of the population is under the age of 15. Kava consists of an ethnic mix of indigenous South Pacific tribes which, consist of Asian, French, and Spanish but has had a significant increase of Americans after World War II” (Business Scenario) The economy in Kava consists of “petroleum, coffee, cocoa, spices, bananas, sugar, tourism, fishing, and natural gas” (Business Scenario). The quality of labor is inexpensive. In an effort to be considerate of the stakeholders involved, Nicholas Financial, Incorporated needs to consider the details of the problems, the issues that need to be addressed, and try to come up with solutions to every problem on Kava. Kava has had their share of natural disasters as well as epidemics. These “natural disasters include tidal waves, tsunamis, typhoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes” (Business Scenario). The petroleum spill is affecting the eco-system, marine wildlife and the integrity of beach property of the island. The other natural disasters have complicated these issues even further. Unfortunately, disease has become widespread because of the multitude of these disasters that have hammered this island recently. The devastation of the HIV/AIDS virus and the avian flu has presented other concerns to Kava and need to be addressed. Nik and Chris have asked...
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...Decisions in Paradise Part - II Decisions in Paradise Business Scenario, Part II. Introduction: As it was discussed in the previous paper, “Decisions in paradise: Part I”, our company was looking at establishing a greater presence in Kava which is small island country in the South Pacific. Kava has been plagued with unfortunate circumstances that have brought about one disaster after another. , The problems facing the Arcadia Child and Youth Corporation were discussed. The problems were as follow: Organizational and Environmental Obstacles Construction, Resources and Actions Required, Ethical Implications, Factors Affecting Implementation has been evaluated. Everything is in order and we have other matters to consider now. We will start with the decision making technique from the University of Phoenix Model the 9 –step technique to complete this expansion in Kava. 1) Justify the use of decision-making models. 2) Analyze the elements of decision-making models. 3) Perform a situation analysis. 4) Differentiate between symptoms and problems. 5) Develop alternative solutions. 6) Evaluate alternative solutions. 7) Describe how personal, cultural, and organizational values impact ethical decision-making. 8) Select the best possible solution. Proposal Feedback from The Arcadia Child and Youth Corporation executive’s Team This paper, Decisions in Paradise Part II will provides information regarding the proposal to build a Child and Youth center on the South Pacific island...
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...Decision in Paradise Part I Tony O. Nance MGT/350 November 16, 2011 Dr. Allen Timmons Good title page Decision in Paradise Part I Introduction This paper will define the issues that appear in the business scenario surrounding the South Pacific Island country of Kava. It will also identify forces involved in formulation of the problem and identify problems with tools and techniques used to describe obstacles that may affect critical decisions made by key stakeholders of the Target Corporation. Very good – a paraphrase of the assignment and identification of your selected organization. Background According to Target Corporation, (2011), “Target Corporation a $64.9 billion general merchandise retailing business that is one of the most admired companies in the United States, India, and other parts of the world.” Target international retail success in other countries can offer the corporation an opportunity to expand operations in the South Pacific Island of Kava. Targets reputation of helping communities surrounding their stores can benefit this island community in many ways. Good job adding this section. Issues Nik a new employee of Target Corporation has been assigned to travel to the South Pacific Island of Kava. The company is considering establishing a greater presence in the country. Target has only one employee currently on the island. His name is Alex, the director of strategic planning. Alex is Nik’s direct...
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...Decisions in Paradise, Part One As I take the identity of Nik, it will be my job to help my new organization develop a stronger business presence in Kava. To ascertain what that presence will be, and the steps it will take to make it happen, information must first be analyzed, synthesized, and prescribe the best decision to benefit the organization and the community of Kava (“Decisions in Paradise: How to Be, or Not To Be,” n.d., p. 3). Concerns The business scenario indicates, a number of concerns that need consideration before a decision can be described. To reach the goal of the company we must first address the demographics of Kava. With 50% of the population below 15 years of age we will focus the first phase of our marketing strategy on half of the population while making our presence acceptable to the diverse mixture of ethnicities, languages, and religions on Kava (“Decisions in Paradise: How to Be, or Not To Be,” n.d., p.2). Second the Islands remote location makes travel to and from the island expensive so this would require making the Kava branch as self-reliant as possible, working in parallel to develop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan to address many natural disasters that threaten the Island of Kava. Forces The primary forces to impact the problem formulation in Kava include the disorganization of the office, the environment, and Kava’s economy, which is the principal force of influence to be considered. Coupled with Nik’s lack of experience and the forces...
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...Decisions in Paradise, Part 1 Shauny MGT/350 April 01, 2012 Instructor Decisions in Paradise, Part 1 Nik recently received his college degree and successfully landed a job with Hewlett-Packard (HP), a multinational information technology Corporation. The organization markets to governments, consumers, businesses, and schools worldwide. Hewlett-Packard strategy is to bring the depth, breadth, advantages, competitiveness, and innovation of the company portfolio to consumers in every country (Hewlett-Packard Development Company (2012). Approximately two-thirds of HP’s revenue is retrieved from outside of the United States (Hewlett-Packard Development Company (2012). Nik has been assigned to assess the potential benefits of conducting business in Kava, a small island country that resides in the South Pacific. After Nik landed on the island of Kava, he realized that his perception of the island was not what he had perceived it to be. However, Nik was sent to Kava to complete a mission; not to enjoy a vacation. The geographic location of Kava presented an issue that could pose as a reoccurring threat. Based on the location of the island, there is no way Kava can avoid the threats of floods, tsunamis, typhoons, and cyclones. Although Kava is an island, fires have occurred in the community. Kava’s community also suffers from avian flu and HIV/AIDS. The threats on the island may pose danger to the locals as well as the entire island. Damages caused by tsunami’s and typhoon’s...
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...Decisions in Paradise, Part 2 The island of Kava has a long road ahead of it. There is much to be considered in how to establish a stronger presence as well as to help the island and its residents become more stable. SPSD moves forward in establishing the process to making decisions about how to utilize the information we have already into an effective decision-making process and initiate our journey to making Kava more productive. SPSD has chosen to implement the cause and effect diagram to begin. Using the CE diagram, or the fishbone diagram, is used to generate the first in problem-solving by creating a comprehensive list of all the possible causes. This process can help to identify major causes and show where more exploration is necessary. Framing each problem and finding the appropriate solution may be a daunting task for SPSD. Identifying the problems and defining the details is the key to establishing goals and objectives that will bring to light the apparent effects of the solution. SPSD’s mission is to aid Kava in using and distributing the use of technology to gain a significant value to the shareholders as Kava’s resources are critical in the world’s sustainability. The stakeholders are at risk of losing billions of dollars in the initial establishment of Kava and its stability. The long-term value outweighs the short-term risks as SPSD will recoup the money that was put forth by transforming Kava into a technologically productive, industrious...
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...Decisions in Paradise, Part III Tracey Robbins MGT 350 Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making November 3, 2009 Decisions in Paradise, Part III Looking back into the Decisions in Paradise Part I and II, it covered identifying the problems, defining criteria, goals and objectives, evaluating the effect of the problems and identifying the cause of the problems. In the third and final phase of this evaluation, I will now offer recommendations that One Stop Super Center can use to move forward in its expansion to the island of Kava. Working through the last part of the nine step decision-making process, will review the factors that will have to be considered during implementation. We will work to evaluate resources that will be needed during the part of the decision-making process. Once the implementation has taken place, measuring the process will be necessary to ensure that the plan stays on track. The evaluation of the stakeholders and the ethical implications of the solution will also need to be evaluated to ensure a proper solution have taken place. After consulting with various departments within our organization, I have devised a written plan to use as a guide when meeting with the government. The first step I will carry out in this plan is to organize a roundtable meeting with representatives from all aspects of business on Kava, as well as government officials. The first meeting of officials will consist of identifying all of the problems...
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...Decisions in Paradise Part III Latoshia Orme MGT/350 December 19, 2011 Joan Price Decisions in Paradise Part III In this paper the Decision in Paradise I-III explains the background information of the problem and the solution that was implemented to the island Kava. The papers explain the determining factors that affect decision making implementation in the Great Clips and Company AXT organization. This paper will also evaluate the resources and actions that shaped the organizations decisions in Kava. Finally the ethical standard of the stakeholders will be evaluated. This will give an overall examination of why the organization came up with the decisions they did. Included is the mission statement for both companies. Our company AXT mission is to help bring people and tourism attraction and better living to island of Kava. To provide health care housing and jobs for local people with higher pay. AXT is hoping to use some of the land natural resource to out sources and bring in more revenue for the island, company, and local citizens of the island. Great Clips missionary statement says: “To promote unity among franchisees and to provide a vehicle for the sharing of information and expertise for the purpose of maximizing profitability for all members" (, 2007) Many of the problems that affect the island of Kava range from deceases such as HIV/AIDS and avian flu. Natural disasters also plague Kava from tornados, earthquakes, floods, and tidal waves. Terrorist...
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...Running Head: DECISIONS IN PARADISE 2 Decisions in paradise part 2 Abstract Rational decision making is an important process that needs to be evaluated in order to expand business operations in Kava. This type of decision-making making process will assist the organization in effectively analyzing the various business alternatives and effective implementation techniques. The decision-making process is influenced by several factors such as economic factors, political factors and social factors. The process of rational decision-making consists of different steps such as defining the objectives, implementation and formulating alternatives. Decision Making Technique for Establishing Presence in Kava In order for the organization to establish an increased and profitable business on Kava, the organization will need to establish a rational model of managerial decision-making. With this decision-making technique, the organization will be able to formulate rational decisions, gather and analyze all the relevant information, facts and data needed to make the final decision whether or not to establish a business in Kava. This technique will also make the management aware of different possible implementation plans, alternative plans of action, solutions and measurable results. The organization is an established and solid company. They have the capability to finance the expansion. The reputation of the corporate image makes it a desirable employer and will be able to...
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