Decisions_in_Paradise_Paper,_Part_1

Decisions in Paradise Paper, Part 1 Sarah Martin MGT 350 June 16, 2010 Timothy Sheaffer Decisions in Paradise Paper, Part 1 In the South Pacific there was once a paradise called Island of Kava (UOP, 5/31/2010). Due to natural disasters and environmental disasters, the paradise is no more. The natural disasters are tidal waves and tsunami, typhoons and hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes (UOP, 5/31/2010). The environmental disasters are fires, HIV and AIDS, a petroleum spill, a high risk of avian flu, as well as terrorism from inside and outside of the country (UOP, 5/31/2010). Martin Services has partnered with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to help with recovery and rebuilding. To accomplish this, we will be providing a larger presence on Kava. Alex was sent in advance to get the lay of the land, and as much information on the situation as possible, as well as setting up shop. The report Alex sent back was devastating. Over 50% of the population are youths under the age of 15 (UOP, 5/31/2010). There is a variety of ethnic backgrounds on the island: indigenous south pacific tribes, Asian (primarily Chinese), French, Spanish, and Americans (UOP, 5/31/2010). Each of these ethnicities comes with their own languages (UOP, 5/31/2010). There are also a number of religious backgrounds: 50% indigenous and 50% is a mix of Christian, Buddhist, and Islamic (UOP, 5/31/2010). We were also informed of the other organization helping: governmental services – local, state, and national levels – including the military, community based organizations, faith-based groups, and businesses (UOP, 5/31/2010). We were ready to send more help. Sarah (a representative from Martin Services) and Nik (a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. representative) joined Alex. Martin Services would take care of the clean-up, repairs, as well as youth centers. Wal-Mart Stores inc. would provide funds as well as supplies. As soon a Sarah arrived in Kava, she organized the location chosen for the office. After that Sarah, Nik and Alex sat down and brainstormed solutions to the fallen paradise. They have decided to focus mainly of the youth and clean-up. The youth need a place to go escape. Someplace they can go and forget about the disaster, even if it only a short time. The youth need a place they can get some kind of an education. They need to be able to do physical activity. They also need a place to get the nutrition they require to develop and grow. The Island of Kava needs a youth center that has plenty of room for all of this. Martin Services wants to use the Island of Kava’s economic resources where they can and filling the Wal-Mart Supplies where needed. Using the funds that Wal-Mart provided, Martin Services will purchase coffee, cocoa, spices, bananas, and sugar for the youth center kitchen. They will also use the inexpensive, quality labor to build the facility. They will also use supplies from Wal-Mart to provide the needed equipment for fishing. They have put petroleum and tourism on a back burner for the moment. A considerable problem is the natural disasters. One cannot stop those. Any plan or solution that is put into effect needs to keep that in mind. Martin Services needs to locate the proper supplies needed that will most likely survive the disasters that Kava has. The structure to the youth center needs to be able to withstand earthquakes as well as fires. Surviving floods is another issue. Martin Services will start their search of the world. References Bateman, T. S., & Snell, S. A. (2007). Management: Leading & Collaborating in a Competitive World (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. Kirby, G. R., & Goodpaster, J. R. (2007). Thinking: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Critical and Creative Thought (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Langdon, K. (2001). Smart Things To Know About Decision Making. Oxford OX4 1RE: Capstone Publishing Ltd. Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2006). Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Robbins, S. P. (2004). Decide & Conquer: Make Winning Decisions and Take Control of Your Life. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Financial Times/Prentice Hall. U, O. P. (5/31/2010). Business Scenario: Decisions in Paradise: How To Be, or Not To Be. Retrieved from http://ecampus.phoenix.edu/classroom/ic/classroom.aspx