¶ … Nik and the following is my problem. I have been assigned to a beautiful island in order to help my team, Alex and Chris, set up their work site. Kava, the island itself, is battered with more challenges that I have ever lived with that include tidal waves/tsunami; typhoons/hurricanes; tornadoes; floods; fires; volcanic eruptions; earthquakes. Add to this mixture HIV / AIDS; petroleum spill; high risk for avian flu; and terrorism and you understand why I am queasy about the chances of success and, more so, perplexed about where to start. Aside from the above external problems that impact the project, internal challenges include disorganization of the work location and site; shoddy HR procedures, chaotic organizational structure; and non-harmonious workforce that has been reflected in the organization's history of high turnover. My task, according to Alex and Chris, consists in helping them establish a greater presence in Kava. Ways of establishing that presence would be up to my volition and may take various forms, based on "what's good for the company and what's good for the people of Kava." I am expected to work together...
That includes all aspects of the company; marketing, finance, purchasing, technology, human resources, physical resource, transportation, strategic planning, leadership, etc."
Developing infrastructure in Kava will be difficult precisely because of the problems that the infrastructure is meant to address -- terrorism, constant threats of destruction from natural disaster, and health problems that affect the workforce could all prevent or set back infrastructure development significantly. With the right commitment and effective, detailed planning in the infrastructure development, however, these problems can be mitigated and even overcome. The more infrastructure is
Using Benchmarking to Create a Mass Communications Strategy While the focus is on creating educational television as the basis for launching an educationally-based business, the use of benchmarking could also be used as the basis for giving Nik and his team credibility throughout the nation as well. The publication of benchmarks and their explanation leads to authenticity and trust being created over time (Pemberton, Stonehouse, Yarrow, 2001). These benchmarks could then
In the case of Kava island issue, we shall reach the decision in the following manner. White Hat / Hat #1: This is where a person needs to consider all the available data on the issue at hand. For example we know that Kava is a land of richness. It is a place with multiple possibilities because it has a sizeable young population, is rich in petroleum, coffee, sugar and other
Decisions in Paradise III With Paretto Analysis Decisions in Paradise II Cesar a Rivera Roy Chuang Decisions in Paradise II This is Nik's problem Nik has landed on Kava an island that is faced with numerous challenges including tidal waves/tsunami; typhoons/hurricanes; tornadoes; floods; fires; volcanic eruptions; earthquakes; HIV / AIDS; petroleum spill; high risk for avian flu; and terrorism, and has been asked to helped establish a business there. Aside from the above problems that impact
Samson Agonistes and Paradise Lost compares the similarities and the differences between the character of Samson in Samson Agonistes and Adam in Paradise Lost based on pride, blindness, love, maturity and worldly understanding. The paper also highlights the specific text from each of the novels. Comparison Between Samson Agonistes And Paradise Lost None of the English writers of the past have had more intrinsic alliance with the chronicle of their era then
Mass Communications Strategy Leads to Services Initially focusing on creating educational television and successfully launching this as a public service will give Nik and his team credibility in the company and also in the kava community. Given the reach of public access television in the community, Nik needs to next consider the other unmet needs throughout Kava, which are banking and healthcare. The decision implementation to pursue services is also underscored by
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