...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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...Week Three: Decision Making Details Objectives 3.1 Describe tools and/or techniques used in decision making. 3.2 Examine decision-making models and influences. 3.3 Apply a decision-making technique to a situation. Readings Read Ch. 14 of Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life. Read Ch. 1–3 of Smart Things to Know About Decision Making. Read Ch. 4, 12–26 of Decide & Conquer: Make Winning Decisions and Take Control of Your Life. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Participate in class discussion. Respond to weekly discussion questions. W3 8 2% Participation Discussion Questions Nongraded Activities and Preparation Decisions in Paradise Business Scenario For Weeks Three through Five, you will work individually using the Decisions in Paradise Business Scenario located on your student website as the basis for these three assignments. In this scenario, you will play the role of Nik, and your current employer is the organization represented by Alex, Nik, and Chris. You will also use the mission of your current organization to assist you in decision making in discussing this business scenario. There are three phases to this assignment which will be cumulative, meaning that each part will build upon the next. You will use this paper and feedback from your instructor as input to improve your Week Four and Week Five assignments. The three deliverables for this project are: Week Three: Decisions in Paradise Paper, Part I Week Four:...
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...Running head: DECISIONS IN PARADISE PAPER, PART III Decisions in Paradise Paper, Part III Amanda S. Adolf University of Phoenix Abstract The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) has decided to expand their presence on the South Pacific island of Kava. In order to make the expansion a reality, we must progress to the evaluation stage of the decision-making steps. Working through the last part of the nine step process NICHCY will review the factors that will have to be considered during implementation and will work to evaluate resources that will be needed during this phase 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. Decisions in Paradise Paper, Part III Thus far, we have covered identifying the problems, defining criteria, goals and objectives, evaluating the effect of the problems and identifying the causes of the problems. The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) has outlined the alternatives and evaluated their impacts of the alternatives. In order to move forward, NICHCY will implement decisions that have to be made to complete the NICHCY Community Center in Kava. NICHCY is known for their exceptional quality of service. The stakeholders have come to rely on this stability and commitment to excellence to make certain of NICHCY’s reliability in the investment...
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...2016 Paradise Gone Wrong Specific Purpose: to entertain my audience with unusual and unfortunate events on my non typical Hawaiian vacation. Central Idea: Hawaii is supposed to be all about paradise and a getaway from a stressful life, not cause you more stress, which it did to me. Introduction I. When you picture Hawaii, you think of a peaceful paradise and endless rounds of Hawaiian mimosas while your feet are in the soft sand, am I right? But when I picture Hawaii, I think of something totally different. II. Every time I found out my family and I are going to Hawaii, I’m not as excited. I fear of going to the beautiful islands, which is quite ironic to say. III. But this is just from a bad, first experience, and my first trip to ended up being a horrible one. I hope this doesn’t change anyone’s decisions about not visiting the amazing islands soon. Body I. I have always wanted to go to Hawaii as a little kid. A. I have family there so that is why we go every year, or try to at least. B. In the summer 2008, I was on my first trip to the islands. We landed in Oahu. II. The first activity we wanted to do was a no-brainer; we wanted to go to the beach. A. My cousin Malik and my Auntie Beth (my mom’s sister), took us to Bellows Beach. * Bellows Beach is “known” to be the best beach in Oahu B. We got fruit smoothies, got buried in the soft sand and played in the cool, amazing waters. C. I got stung by jellyfish. (story) III. The...
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...[pic] School of Business Syllabus MGT/350 Version 5 Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making Lou Ferracane Course Start Date: 10/26/2010 Course End Date: 11/23/2010 Campus/Learning Center: Oklahoma City Campus Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document. Copyright Copyright © 2009, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Facilitator Information Lou Ferracane ferracal@email.phoenix...
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...Decisions in Paradise Part III University of Phoenix MGT/350 Decisions in Paradise: Part 3 In this paper we evaluate the final stage of the decision-making steps of the implementation of the expansion project of Wal-Mart in the island of Kava. Wal-Mart has decided to expand in Kava in order to support and promote the economy. Nik, Alex and Chris are representing the organization of Wal-Mart , and their mission is to plan for the implementation and a proposed solution to establish greater presence in the island. The island is faced with the threat of natural disasters. Tsunamis, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes have ravaged the island. Disease such as HIV/AIDS and avian flu Avian Flu threaten the people of Kava. Determining the factors that have been considered and reviewed during the phase of the decision-making process we were table to identify the problems, define the criteria, goals and objectives, evaluating the effect of the problems and identifying the causes of the problems. The alternatives were framed and the impacts of the alternatives were evaluated to determine the implementation of the decisions to expand the current location of the Wal-mart Store. The decisions were based on the skills learned in the textbook Critical Thinking by Paul and Elder (2006). The factors affecting the implementation of the project were identified as three major factors: company image, technology and the environment. Wal-Mart is known in the U.S. for its...
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...disobeyed their god's rules. As a result, Adam and his wife were banished from Paradise. However, their god reassured Adam that the banishment was temporary. He promised to send messengers to Adam and these messengers would bring his guidance. Adam was reassured that those who follow their god’s guidance will have no reason to feel fear or have grief. ii. The Question of Identity – For an Islamic, their personal identity is in relation to Allah. They fully submit to the will of Allah according to the Quran. It is this relationship to their Creator which defines, establishes and maintains their very humanity. From Allah they derive their understanding and knowledge of what is right, what is wrong, how they came to be, who and what they are and thus the purpose of their life here on this planet. iii. The Question of Meaning/Purpose - So what does the Creator, Allah, tell us about our purpose in life? The Quran states that mankind’s basic trust, our responsibility, is to believe in and worship Allah: “And I did not create Jinn and mankind except to worship me alone.” (Quran, 51:56) iv. The Question of Morality – The Islam’s Quran is not an appropriate guide of ethics or moral problems or dilemmas. It deals with judgments that are concrete situations. They are based on the subjective perceptions of Mohamed. He made decisions depending on the specific situation at hand. He also based his decisions, based on the...
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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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...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 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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...Decision in Paradise Part III Angela Doty November 19, 2011 MGT 350 Decision in Paradise In the last two presentations the discussion of the growth of Wal-Mart on the island of Kava has shown many issues facing the location of the organization. The presentations identified the problems and alternative solutions to help the growth of the organization to become successful. As the launch continues identifying the rational and plans for proposed solutions to ensure the strength of the organizations existence on Kava. Determined the factors affecting implemented decisions and proposed solutions, evaluate resources and actions to implement the solutions, and last evaluate the ethical implications of the solutions from stakeholder’s perspectives. “Wal-Mart’s mission is to help individuals save money so they can live better” (Wal-Martstores.com, 2010). With this mission statement believing the decision and solution developed will bring the community and the organization together for a better way of life on Kava. The factors affecting implementation and the proposed solutions the organization first needs to gain acceptance from the key organizations on the island. Gaining open lines of communication with the islanders will help with decisions and strategies, which will help with the implementation of the program. As an organization who is concern with the environment helping to implement cleanup efforts will help strength ties with the community...
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...Life After Death, What Happens After We Die? Contents Introduction 3 Ideas on Life After Death in Different Religions 4 Perception of Life After Death in Literature: Dante's “Inferno” 6 Life After Death in Art: Rodin's “The Gates of Hell” 8 Conclusion 10 References 11 Introduction The question associated with life after death is associated with people of all races, genders, ages and world religions. It is understandable that people cannot live forever, and death is an inevitable event. But still people are interested what will happen to them after death, and what it means to die. There are great numbers of assumptions on this issue, and people's opinions differ, but still it is difficult to reveal the truth, as nobody knows this for sure. This paper will focus on different assumptions and possible events taking place after people's death. Of course every person thinks about afterlife concept in the current period of time, as it would be really strange not to consider this issue at least once. People should understand and be aware of possible events happened to them after life in order to value the current state of affairs and life in the present period of time. It is necessary to make the right choice and build proper relationships with people surrounding you, as every day is unique, and it would be impossible to return it again. D'Souza (2009) stated that the Bible teaches people “that...
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...Decisions for Roller Skaters Part I – Krazy Jack and Lokita’s Role with Companies 1. What is Jack’s role? a. Nik’s role is to provide assistance to the companies Executive Alex, Director of Goofie Planning. The company’s role is to develop and manage organizational structure and processes. That includes helping the government with increasing their social needs. The structure and processes includes marketing, finance, purchasing, technology, human resources, physical resource, transportation, strategic planning, leadership, etc. Nik’s immediate role is draft the company’s plan as it focuses on organizational processes, human resources, and ethics. 2. What is Lokita’s role? Cross Salsa provides medical assistance to a vast majority of patients in the Fort Kingfish area. The medical billing department, allows the Cross to process patient’s billing within the organization. Melanie Popins, Director of Central Drilling, oversees the financial position of patient’s medical expenses to the hospital through therapy and procedures. Jacqueline’s immediate role is to provide medical billing assistance by processing hospital claims through Medicare and other insurance companies. This helps in minimizing account receivables. Part II – Assignment Outline 1. Introduction a. Long Island Ice Tea– When one thinks of the South Pacific, they would think of paradise; white beaches, gentle surfs, swaying palm trees, and tropical breeze (Business Scenario, 2011). i. Location – ...
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...Helping loved ones is always the right decision if it leads to happiness. In the play Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, Friar Laurence and Nurse assist in the marriage of Romeo and Juliet and allow them to remain in love without their families finding out. These characters play a big role in the lives of both lovers and would be crushed to see them pulled apart. Due to an ancient feud between their families, Romeo and Juliet are forbidden to be together. Friar and Nurse are right to help Romeo and Juliet carry out their plans because they believe that they can not bring an end to their passionate love and they only want what is best for them. Throughout the beginning acts, Nurse and Friar realize that no matter what they say to...
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