Decisions in Paradise and Decision-Making
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Decisions in Paradise
Read the Decisions in Paradise Business Scenario found on your student website.
Assume the role of Nik, and use your current employer (or one with which you are familiar) as the organization represented by Alex, Nik, and Chris.
Respond by:
o Defining the issues that appear in this business scenario
o Discussing the forces that are involved in formulation of the problem
o Using problem formulation tools and techniques, describe the organizational and environmental obstacles in a way that considers various key stakeholders that will be impacted by decisions
o Applying critical thinking in the decision-making process
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Solution Summary
This is a detailed solution involving the Paradise Business Scenario answering the following questions:
Respond by:
o Defining the issues that appear in this business scenario
o Discussing the forces that are involved in formulation of the problem
o Using problem formulation tools and techniques, describe the organizational and environmental obstacles in a way that considers various key stakeholders that will be impacted by decisions
o Applying critical thinking in the decision-making process
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The decision-making process in an organization is the most important step in achieving success. The organization that Nik works for is seriously considering expanding its business on to the island of Kava. The organizational culture is one where the company takes "giving back to the community" very seriously. In the scenario Nik will face challenges in the decision-making process and throughout critical thinking will play an intricate role in the organizational processes, ethics, and human resources divisions.
One of the first assignments Nik was faced with was to travel the paradise island of Kava to work with Alex. When Nik travels to the once thought paradise island she finds the conditions are not good. Nik learns that island of Kava is faced with social problems, and ongoing economic problems. With this new information Nik will have to use the critical thinking process and relate it to her decision-making. Nik will now have to find innovative ways to turn this desolate island into a business success for her organization. The island suffers from many natural disasters like volcano eruptions, tidal waves, hurricanes, fires, and floods. Other factors will a HIV and AIDS epidemic on the island, a petroleum ...
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