The Recalcitrant Director 1. I was initially excited to hear about the proposal for the Plainsville temporary plant. Strictly speaking, it addresses the short run concerns for the external environment but also creates issues within the internal environment. Notes: A. Increases capacity to maintain market position. a. Relative speed of the solution. b. No need to license the company’s technology, fostering a potential rival down the road. c. The plans do not jeopardize quality control. d. Prices remain about the same. B. Overall efficiency might suffer. a. Disruptions in the supply chain. b. Expensive labor that affects profits c. X-factor, hidden production efficiency issues associated with the facility 2. Yes. There is a moral obligation that would better serve the company in the overall long run. Notes: A. Potential employees have a right to know what their decisions are based on. a. The economic decisions associated with employment at the plant, such as transportation and housing expenses. b. Disruptions in the lives of those affected by the decision, namely, uprooting children, education risk, etc. B. The short run benefits versus the long run costs. a. The short run benefits are sub-par at best. b. Company’s reputation would suffer as a result of their treatment. The short run benefits would not outweigh the long run costs. 3. 4. 5. Postpone the vote. More time is needed to explore different solutions and explore the company’s options in depth.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 17:28:26 +0000
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