Analyzing Managerial Decisions: Medford University

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HCM-540, MBOL5, Health Care Organization
Instructor:
Saint Leo University
Distance Learning

December 1, 2013

Analyzing Managerial Decisions: Medford University

Ronald J. Sanders

Saint Leo University

MBA540

Analyzing Managerial Decisions: Medford University

1. Rather than approaching Medford University Human Resource department to propose a plan, President Kobayashi designated a task force to mull over the matter of fringe benefits. President Kobayashi designated a task force to reduce expenditures and develop a new fringe benefit package that was for the employees of the University. But while the analysis takes place, President Kobayashi does not want to disturb the value of the faculty or the staff. The president has designated a top administrator, to head the task force. He also appointed other various members to be a part of the task force, including the vice provost, who would function as the secretary of the task force.. These members are presumed to have specific knowledge that would help in the process of making the decision. If the president had asked the human resource department to put together a new benefits package, there may have been cause or concerns about who the package being created for upper class, the wealthy, and even show favoritism toward certain colleagues and staff members.

2) The president should supply the task force with a copy of the university’s financial report. The president should not expect that every member of the task force would seek to reduce the expenses of the university since each member is an independent member with different ideas, perceptions, and beliefs. During any meetings held with the task force, the President should the task group members to raise discussion about their individual concerns. Another point that should be noted is the