...Decisions in Paradise Part II Decisions in Paradise Part II Kava, an important tropical island nation in the South Pacific, overwhelmed with social, environmental, economic, and financial pressures. We are here at the request of the government of Kava, and with the support of its citizens. The Company is reviewing our ideas to relieve some of these pressures. Implementing some sort of youth-oriented work study and organized activity program, and investing to improve the infrastructure of Kava. Although these ideas are worthwhile, ideas without a plan to actualize them are just ideas. We assessed the effects of the problems, and we have identified problems we wish to solve. A decision, one way or the other, must be made. Several decision-making processes are available for use to determine the best course of action. The purpose of a decision-making process is to diagnose the issues needing clarification, identifying options and the impacts of those options, and finally to arrive at a conclusive decision. We will use the Six Thinking Hats technique to scrutinize our ideas and arrive at the best decision for the nation of Kava and its people. Six Thinking Hats is a decision making process, developed by Edward de Bono, which allows us to explore different points of view about difficult challenges (The de Bono Group LLC ). Seeing ideas from differing points is a sound strategy to follow when tackling complex issues. The Value Based Management (2010) website states...
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...Decisions in Paradise Part II Monica Ridley MGT/350 - Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making May 14, 2012 Tom Mc Shane Decisions in Paradise * For over three decades, the island of Kava has been a favorite destination for tourists from around the world who enjoy the many pleasures it offers. One of these great attractions is tourist fishing. Found At Sea is one of the few companies that offer fishing adventures. Although there have been difficulties expanding, the Kava manager Alex and I have applied some critical thinking and began a decision-making process that uncovered problems and defined some solid steps to reach the company’s goals. We now will have a look at applying our decision-making techniques that identified our solutions, and provide an analysis of our chosen steps. We will also determine which decision-making model worked the best for our organizations problems and how they impact our solutions. * * Techniques to Identify the Solution * At the Florida locations, Found At Sea uses the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threat’s) analysis method to conduct the company’s needs to run effectively and efficiently. Since my landing at the Kava location, I noticed the obvious signs of un- organization, external factors such as the recent typhoon debris and economical differences, and other internal factors; I described several measures needed to change. The SWOT method has been established at the Florida locations and...
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...Decisions in Paradise Part II July 11, 2011 Kava is a significant island country in the South Pacific. The island country faces many different disaster threats. Over half of the country’s population is under the age of fifteen. Kava’s economy has a strong production of natural resources, as well as specific foods, such as bananas, coffee, cocoa, sugars and fish. Kava’s economy offers inexpensive, quality labor. Kava has support from the local, state and national government, community based organizations, faith-based groups and businesses in order to grow the economy in the significant island country. The island has a wide variety of ethnicities, creating language barriers because of all the different ethnicities Bluegrass Construction Company, Inc. (BCC) hired me, Nik, to study, synthesize, analyze, and prescribe the best business decisions in order to establish a greater presence of our company in Kava. I have decided to implement a decision-making technique to create an appropriate solution for BCC to overcome challenges in our overall goal of establishing a greater presence of our business in Kava. After visiting the island, seeing the problems our company is facing, and knowing where we want to go with our business in Kava, I think the best course of action is to implement brainstorming as our decision-making technique in order to strengthen our presence in Kava. Analysis of Specific Steps in Applying Brainstorming Through my analysis of the island, the disasters...
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...Decisions in Paradise, Part 1 Not every vacation dreamland is what it is all cracked up to be. The Kava Island is one of these places that I am talking about. The inhabitants on the island of Kava are going through very tough times right now. The company with whom I am now working with works in the pharmaceutical field, and I will help them come up with how they as a company can help in the restructuring area on the island of Kava. Identifying problems of the Kava people as well as coming up with a criterion to do so will help build our goals as well as our objectives. We will also evaluate the causes and effects of all of the trials and tribulations that have hit the Kava Island. Two weeks after achieving my degree in business in the management field, I was hired by a pharmaceutical company in Japan. I was to be an assistant to the strategic planning director with their company. As I knew when I took this job it would require me to travel all over the world, and in this case to the island of Kava located in the South Pacific region of the world. I researched the Kava Island as I had never heard of I before, and after researching information on the background and what the island had to offer, it excited me and I very much so looked forward to working with great people and helping out as much as I could for the good of the Kava cause. The island had to be beautiful, I figured, because of its location. I was thrilled to embark on this new chapter in my life and see what I could...
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...Nik has completed Phase I of the Kava project by identifying the problems that exist. Phase II consist of Nike applying a decision-making technique to identify the solutions. Nik Phase II report will also provide an analysis of the specific steps used in applying the selected decision-making technique. Because of the severity of the issues that exist in Kava, Nik realizes that many decision-making techniques and models will be used to address these major problems. Nik proposes to form three teams to address the issues in Kava. The first team will focus on handling and developing a workaround when natural disasters present itself in Kava. The second team will address the medical illnesses, and the third team has the responsibility of addressing and resolving the terrorism from within and outside of the country. Nik has also assembled a team that will be responsible for reaching out to the other helping organizations in the country. Joining forces with other organizations will help to reduce cost, manpower, and prevent replication of projects. Nik also has two financial advisors that will be responsible for managing the finances for the project and staying within budget. The first team role was to address the natural disasters in Kava and determine the impact it has on the economy’s production of petroleum, coffee, cocoa, spices, bananas, sugar, fishing, natural gas as well as inexpensive, quality labor. They first looked at the forces of influence. Applying the...
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...Nana Offei University of phoenix Mgt/350 Decision in paradise paper two Professor Michael Caserta January 17, 2011 Decision in paradise part two The Island of kava has many obstacles up until to prevail over deep-sea queen need to work with the Kava administration to Identify proper procedures to have occurred in the recovery effort as well as provide first aid. Foodstuff and protection to all citizens I need will become a major investor in the rebuilding effort and work with government official on a reconstruction plan. In this plan, the subject to identify is specific problem areas and provides an outlet for development and proactive warning mechanism against future nature disaster This effort is a major mission and requires extensive problem classification rebuild Kava to complete with safety stranded that influence the quality of life for everyone in the Islands. Therefore, humanitarian Aid Calamity prevention, housing improvement, rebuilding hotel, and human resources are necessary to rebuild and constriction. Kava faces many challenges and decision-making, queen would share a greater presence in kava through a collaborative agreement with government official and the citizens of the beautiful Island. Evaluate the reimbursement against the operating cost to choose the most profitable choice involves monetary calculation of original and ongoing expenses against predictable return. However, creating sensible actions of the cost and benefits of specific measure...
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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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...Decisions in Paradise Part - II Decisions in Paradise Business Scenario, Part II. Introduction: As it was discussed in the previous paper, “Decisions in paradise: Part I”, our company was looking at establishing a greater presence in Kava which is small island country in the South Pacific. Kava has been plagued with unfortunate circumstances that have brought about one disaster after another. , The problems facing the Arcadia Child and Youth Corporation were discussed. The problems were as follow: Organizational and Environmental Obstacles Construction, Resources and Actions Required, Ethical Implications, Factors Affecting Implementation has been evaluated. Everything is in order and we have other matters to consider now. We will start with the decision making technique from the University of Phoenix Model the 9 –step technique to complete this expansion in Kava. 1) Justify the use of decision-making models. 2) Analyze the elements of decision-making models. 3) Perform a situation analysis. 4) Differentiate between symptoms and problems. 5) Develop alternative solutions. 6) Evaluate alternative solutions. 7) Describe how personal, cultural, and organizational values impact ethical decision-making. 8) Select the best possible solution. Proposal Feedback from The Arcadia Child and Youth Corporation executive’s Team This paper, Decisions in Paradise Part II will provides information regarding the proposal to build a Child and Youth center on the South Pacific island...
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...Running Head: Decisions in Paradise Part II Decisions in Paradise Part II NAME MGT 350 January 23, 2012 Introduction Within the context of Decisions in Paradise I, I discussed some of the different obstacles that TEVA, USA is encountering while trying to enter the country of Kava, a South Pacific Island. I also shared different approaches that my company TEVA, USA can take to address the many challenges that the island presents. Any solution that I, or my partners, propose will have an effect on Kava and this should be taken into consideration when implementing our techniques. The process of assessing the available solutions will be explored within Decisions in Paradise II. The most difficult problem to overcome is that Kava is a hard island to inhabit because of the unavoidable issues the face with disasters and disease. In addition to the mess that the island is in, the office that TEVA occupies is also in havoc. They lack sufficient employees and the office in unorganized. After identifying the problems at hand, I have determined that the basic solutions would be; hire a new receptionist, clean up the office space, and implementing contingency plans for every natural disaster that may impact the land. This would include a safety plan, a cleaning plan, and a safe place for everyone to go when disasters do strike. Decision-making Technique Several influences have been identified to lead to the issues that are affecting Kava today. The main...
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...Decisions In Paradise, Part II Betty A. Brown University of Phoenix Critical Thinking: Strategies In Decision Making Willetra Brittain November 9, 2011 Paradise Decision Part II The mission statement of Wilsons Leather is “to run a successful business while successfully assisting the community”. While the success of any business is important for the C.E.O and management of the business, the company should also be involved in the community events and be accountable for social responsibility. As Kava is a small island in which tourism and young high school to college students account for its population (University of Phoenix, 2011). Some changes to the company would be beneficial. For example, having a Decision-Maker thinker in the group is a good starting point. Some of the attributes of a decision maker are the thinking styles critical thinker might poses are: collective, democratic Autocratic or concessions. In addition, risk management/risk rating system (RSS) is an important attribute to have in a company, especially when the business is being based at an area where some of the business threads are diseases such as HIV/AIDS. Being able to identify the interference and assumptions (Elder & Paul, 2002) of this location is key to implement the appropiate decision-making technique. Although all of the decision-making techniques are functional and produce a significant turnaround for the business, the technique most appropriate would be the collective...
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...Both plays, Richard II and King Lear, start by Richard and Lear believing that the gods are on their side and that God put them there for a reason (the divine right of kings). However throughout the plays their attitude towards divine assistance changes and they both realise they will have to pay for their mistakes. The divine right of kings in Richard II is present throughout the play. In Act 3, Scene 2 Richard says, ‘not all the water in the rough rude sea can wash the balm off from an anointed king;’. Earlier in the play Richard refers to himself as ‘England’ and the common people as the ‘sea’. He thinks that ‘the rough rude sea’ (the common people) cannot get rid of him because he is an ‘anointed king’. This means that he believes that God chose him to be king over everyone else. Shakespeare makes Richard appear, to the reader, as a egoistic, selfish king that doesn’t spare a thought for the common people of England by labeling them as the ‘rough rude sea’. This suggest his relationship with them isn’t good. In Richard II there are many references to the bible. England is described as ‘this other Eden, demi-paradise’ because Richard is ruining England like Adam and Eve ruined the paradise which God created when they were tempted by the snake. He’s making a ‘demi-paradise’ by making the wrong decisions. In act 3, scene 4 the Queen says, ‘Thou, old Adam’s likeness, set to dress this garden, How dares thy harsh rude tongue sound this unpleasing news? What Eve, what serpent...
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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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...Critical Thinking Islam Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx L33333333 Apologetics 104 Liberty University I. Part One: What would the worldview of Islam be? i. The Question of Origin – In the Islamic worldview, the origins of the faith lie in their god's initial creation of the universe and everything in it, including the first parents, Adam and his wife. For a time, all creatures lived in perfect peace, but then they were tempted and 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...
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...Decision In Paradise Emmanuel Brew Riverson MGT 350 Critical Thinking: Strategies In Decision Making Kevin McPhee May 5,2012 Decisions in Paradise – Part II Most business decisions are taken by senior executives based on assessments that will determine in advance what will happen if the business takes the expected direction. Financial tools (i.e. cost benefit analysis) are truly helpful during the decision-making process; however, they should never be confused with the decision as the outcome of the decision-making process (Langdon, 2001). In “Decision in Paradise – Part 2”, Joey will utilize a decision-making technique that is suitable for this scenario as well provide a step-by-step analysis while utilizing the technique. Finally, he will discuss the decision-making model he selected and how the model selected influences his proposed solutions. Cost Benefit Analysis The decision-making technique that Joey selected for his business study at Kabo is the cost benefit analysis. The cost benefit analysis is completed in order to determine how well or poor a plan will turn out. Cost benefit analysis is also known as “running the numbers” as it relies on adding positive factors and subtracting the negative ones in order to determine a net result. The difference that is found between benefits and costs will advise if the plan is feasible. The cost benefit analysis must include all the costs, all the benefits and properly quantify them in order to get accurate analysis. Although...
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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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