...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 AJ Farwell March 19, 2012 MGT/350 Barry Haigh Decisions in Paradise Establishing more of a presence in the community on the island of Kava is a three-pronged approach. The company wants to increase their presence on the island and the government of the island is hoping that we will establish more of a presence in the business community so that others might learn and take example from the success of our company. The founder of our company believes that we should give as much as e are taking out of Kava’s economy and he also believes that we should do what is right because it is right and not because it is expected of us but because we can and we want to. This paper will discuss three different ways we as a company can increase our presence within the community to fulfill each of these categories. Our company is a very large company that has branches in several fields of business. The major branches include automotive sales and service, media companies, financial companies, and several sports franchises. In order to figure out which of these businesses would best serve in our scenario. Undoubtedly there will be a need for vehicles that can aid in the clean up process and rebuilding along with service to help repair vehicles that have been damaged during one of many disasters. The availability of media services throughout an emergency situation and the ability to get back up afterwards is crucial. Finally, a sports program would be a great way to build...
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...Decisions in Paradise, Part 1 Tiran J. Walker Sr. MGT/350 May 28, 2011 Robert Sell Decisions in Paradise, Part 1 There has long been a cry in the Kava area that it is hard to grow because people don’t like to invest in the area. Though costs are relatively low for such an accessible and desirable part of Kava, they often site the lack of qualified human resources as a deterrent. Nobody claims, however, that talented people don’t come from the Kava area; they only argue that talented people don’t stay in the Kava area. They move to bigger, better cities, with more opportunities and more entertainment options, and leave the rest behind to make the best of what Kava has to offer. What happens when the downtown scene witnesses a resurrection in its nightlife due to the entrepreneurial spirit of restaurant owners and club managers? What happens when the city invests in a state-of-the-art center for the arts? What happens when a high-school basketball legend returns from a stint overseas to launch a new professional basketball franchise? The cries turn to cheers and a community is invigorated. What happens next is entirely in our hands. The Kava Bearcats became the newest franchise in the American Basketball Association in May 2011. The first professional basketball league to feature a 3-point line, dancers during timeouts, and the slam-dunk contest, the ABA has a rich tradition dating back to legends such as “Dr. J” Julius Erving, Rick Barry, and “Iceman” George Gervin. The...
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...Decisions in Paradise MGT 350 November 11, 2013 Gary Denney Decisions in Paradise Kava has had many disasters making it financially instable, The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is here to help with some of these issues and make a strong presence in the communities to assist with the economic failures that they have endured and the poverty that has battered the community. The disasters that have happened here not only affect Kava but also affects the United States as it affects import and export, disaster relief, fuel, and medical aide. Kava’s issues are immense and severe, we will develop a plan that defines the issues of Kava, we will choose a path, act upon the decision, evaluate the situation and then present to the stakeholders who will be influenced and formulate a plan of action. Kava has a large population of minor children, over 50% of the population in Kava are under the age of 15 years old. With so many minor children there can be many problems that this community would have to face, such as not having the ability to feed and clothe, or the ability to provide needed medical care, many children may have to work in labor intensive jobs. Another issue is the storms that this community has, with the threat of tidal waves/ tsunami’s, Typhoons/Hurricanes, Tornados, floods, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes the community needs a developed plan for preparedness, and evacuation plans. Medical issues such as HIV/AIDS and the avian flu require...
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...Decisions in Paradise Paradise MGT/350 September 2, 2010 Professor Lois Blyden The island of Kava is in need of detrimental assistance and aid due to their many disastrous situations. There have been a slew of hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods in this area of the South Pacific where the services of my company, HEB, are needed. I am in the department of Strategic Planning and Development. My job title is Disaster Coordinator at HEB, where our mission is “We Promise to Keep Our Promises” (www.hebgrocery.com, 2010). We have a bold promise in that each and every person counts. We want to contribute our vast variety of grocery store goods to the island of Kava. We know our services will make a difference along with the aid of local governmental services and churches, and other businesses. Alex, HEB’s director of strategic planning, has been great with helping me out in putting together a plan to best assist the people of Kava. Since we are a multi-facetted company, we have so much to offer. Alex and I have decided to start off with placing one of our HEB Superstores in the grand central area of Kava. This store offers everything the people in Kava will need including disaster items, food, water, clothing, medicines, etc. The majority, over fifty percent, of the population of Kava are kids under the age of fifteen. We at HEB are dedicated to the future and betterment of our communities. Our children are the future of our communities. This is one main reason we offer...
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...Decisions in Paradise, Part 1 After obtaining his degree in Construction Management, Nik has accepted what he believes to be a job in paradise. Landing on the island of Kava, he discovers it anything but paradise. Nik was directed to a small trailer that he soon found out was the main office of the company. This is where Nik meet Alex, the director of strategic planning. After talking with Alex, Nik could see the great opportunity for the company, as well as helping the people of Kava bring their island back to the paradise it once was. Nik is faced with a variety of problems he must solve before bringing the company in to start building the island back so that it may have a thriving tourist industry. Some of the issues Nik is faced with are natural disasters, a poor economy, disease and threats of terrorism from the natives. Nik must first formulate the problems that are threatening the company from starting their work. Because of the way some natural disasters bring on others, Nik can use logical thinking. The use of deductive thinking lets Nik know that when the island is hit with hurricanes or tidal waves the buildings close to the water will get flooded. Here Nik will come up with a set of solutions for this problem and with help from Alex choose the best solution, then implement the plan. The plan should not only benefit the company, but also keep in mind the stakeholders. Alex points out to Nik that along with their company’s employees being stakeholders, the native...
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...Decisions in Paradise Names MGT/350 10/16/2012 Decisions in Paradise This paper will focus on defining the issues that appear in the decisions of paradise Business scenario. It will discuss the forces that are involved in formulation of the problem that Nix will take on being the new military doctor in a civilian company. It will also describe the tools, technology, organizational and environmental obstacles she will face. She will have to play more than one role while being on the island of Kava. Kava is a small island in the South Pacific. Several natural disasters have claimed the island of Kava, and have caused the island to be plagued with tragedy. This small island is in desperate need of help on various levels; one main area is education. Higher education is a must and has been at the centre of intense debate among proponents and opponents from various regions of the world Over 50% of Kava’s population is under the age of fifteen, and the island is made up of so many ethnic mixes of indigenous South Pacific tribes that include, Asian (Chinese primarily), Spanish, French, African, and since World War II, a sizeable number of Americans. With respect to religions, 50% being indigenous, while leaving the remaining 50% divided between Christian, Buddhist and Islamic. The people of Kava seem to have their own way of life and their own way of how things are structured. Alex has briefed me on the modern ways of the Kava People and all the current...
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...Decisions in Paradise My name is Nik, shortly after receiving my degree I was offered a job with the college I attended, University of Phoenix. One of my requirements was to travel to the South Pacific, an island in Kava where I would be working with Alex, the director of strategic planning. Alex will be my supervisor as well as my mentor. University of Phoenix goal is to establish a greater presence in Kava; our representatives would be Alex, and Chris, and myself. Chris Morales is the founder of University of Phoenix and is committed to doing what is right. Kava has many issues such as tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, volcano’s erupting, earthquakes, HIV/AIDS, high risk for avian flu, petroleum spills, and terrorism that is affecting the economy of Kava. With the population being over 50% under 15 years old and a great deal of ethnic mixture such as Chinese, African, French, Spanish, and Americans with different languages and religious backgrounds has many barriers to the business that exist in Kava. I was brought to Kava to help establish a greater presence in Kava so we can implement our mission statement. To provide access to higher education opportunities that enables students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations and provide leadership and service to their communities. When defining the problems that Kava has faced or is facing, I have to agree...
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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 III Milliman, Inc. is a consulting firm in the process of expanding a business to the island of Kava. Milliman has met with various government agencies and businesses on the island to determine what type of financial planning is needed. The following will examine the factors affecting the decisions of creating a business on kava and the process that will assist in making the business successful. Factors affecting the decision implementation When starting a new project, one of the biggest factors that could affect implementing any decision is communication. As leaders for the Kava project, Alex and I need to make sure that we clearly and thoroughly explain what the goal is, and listen to the members of our team to obtain quality solutions. “Effective communication is without doubt a key component of successful change.” (Lewis, 2006). For the Kava office to be successful, our team must be able to communicate the goals and expectations to the team. We must also be willing to hear feedback and value the input received from the team members (Lewis, 2006). The first three goals established were to hire a local employee, create a marketing brochure, and obtain proper business licenses and tax requirements to operate legally in Kava. Although we have used the resources at corporate to help with all three, there are still small issues that Alex and I must be able to deal with, and also need to create options in the event the original plan does...
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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 III Jamey Gifford MGT 350 University of Phoenix Decisions in Paradise After making the proposal of establishing The Home Depot in Kava, there still has to be ways on how to implement this correctly. Implementation of this kind of decision should not be taken lightly. Many factors need to be considered and taken care of before work can start. The company cannot only think about the factors that might affect the company but also the factors that might affect the citizens in Kava. Beside the factors that might affect the implementation of the decision, the company still has to think of the resources that will be used in the implementation of the decision. The company must think about the courses of actions that need to be taken to accomplish the proposal. Last, the company must consider ethical issues. The organization cannot just implement all the decisions that the organization wants to implement in a foreign country like Kava. The company has to think of the wellbeing of the people there and many other factors that make up the ethical aspects of establishing greater presence in Kava. Because Kava is known as a disaster-prone area, one factor that may affect the decision implementation is the environmental factor. Kava is known for their disasters like hurricanes and other natural disasters. Although disasters happen this must not stop The Home Depot from perusing their goals. But the organization cannot ignore the possibility that it can also...
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...Decisions in Paradise Part 1 There is a list of problems that come with Kava. The natural disasters, health concerns, and the possible terrorism are just some of the problems that Kava experiences. The forces that influence the problems are mostly of nature, these cannot be controlled and many of times these disasters come without warning. Kava does see tourists and would like to have more to offer to the tourists when they come, but because this is an island in the south pacific tourists understand the potential risk of a natural disaster striking. When the natural disaster does strike families and even tourists are without a place to stay. With there being health problems in Kava many times families have to be away from home to be close to a sick child or loved one and there are no places for these families to stay while waiting for the sick person. Kava does not have much to offer but with help of a business that can give back and help bring the community together, Kava may have more to offer everyone. I work for McDonald's. We are a worldwide franchise fast-food restaurant providing people all over the world with quality food and customer service. McDonald's has been working alongside with local charities to help communities regroup after a natural disaster by providing food and support to the members of the community. Crew members of McDonald's offer to help clean up houses or entertain children so the families do not feel so impacted by the disaster. McDonald's...
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...Running head: Decisions in Paradise Part II 10 October 2007 Decisions in Paradise Part III As has been previously described in the first two parts of the Decisions in Paradise, various solutions and techniques have been developed for the company’s greater presence in the island of Kava. Developing the company and the people of the island without sacrificing the company’s goals and objectives is the main target towards success. This paper will focus on the implementation of the solutions mentioned in the previous paper. This will emphasize on the factors that affect the implementation process within the organization, resources and actions required for decision implementation, and ethical implications from stakeholders previously mentioned. Looking at the important factors that affect the implementation process within the company itself would be necessary. The main issue to be handled would be the implementation of the issues that has been analyzed and discussed. To be able to have an assistant towards the implementation, having a position on Office of Strategic Manager (OSM) with the purpose of coordinating decisions implementation the same way as the CFO coordinates with the budgeting process. The presence of the OSM in the company will provide a local manager to handle the implementation process of the decisions and coordinated the local company’s objectives more effectively while freeing the corporate office out of trouble. Other issues to handle...
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...Decisions in paradise part III MGT/350 June 23, 2011 Professor Renee Anderson Decisions in paradise part III Nik has assembled a business plan and made some difficult choices in how to run this branch in the country of Kava. While making this plan he had to keep every employee in mind as well as the surrounding area and the disasters that plague it. Once Nik determined the direction of the company, he began to implement his business plan decision. Implementing the decision is the make or break point of a plan. A plan could be good in the process of creating the plan but without proper implementations strategies a plan is destined for failure. In this paper Nik will discuss determining factors affecting decision implementation, evaluate the resources and actions required for his decision, and evaluate the ethical implications from stakeholder’s perspectives. Implementation factors Many major factors are a part of implementing a decision in a workplace. The determining factors to the success of a decision have a great deal to do with the implementation process. The process has to be planned carefully to include all of the factors that may fail. Factors that have to be put into consideration are making sure key players are happy with the plan, creating a proper timeline, making sure the proper allocation of resources are available, and a clear and measurable objective...
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