Situation Analysis And Problem Statement Paper-Global CommunicationsEssay Preview: Situation Analysis And Problem Statement Paper-Global CommunicationsReport this essayRunning head: SITUATION ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM STATEMENT: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATIONSituation Analysis and Problem Statement: Global Communications CorporationUniversity of PhoenixSituation Analysis and Problem StatementGlobal Communications (GC) is a technology firm struggling with the after effects of the bust in the Information Technology Industry. GC is faced with how to rebound, based upon the strategic initiatives presented by the Senior Leadership Team. This paper will explore the real problem that Global Communication faces meeting the challenge for continued competition in the technology arena. Through the application of the 9-step problem solving method the writer will dissect the situation and assess the issues, opportunities, ethical dilemmas, and goals to come up with the problem. The writer will then calculate the alternatives, risks and pros and cons of the possible decisions; followed by an evaluation of the development and implementation of the final solution and the final results. The first step, however, will be to explore how GC came to this apex.
Situation Background (Step 1)Global Communications has experienced a drop in stock value as a result of the recent bust in the high tech industry. During the boom time, many companies popped up. This influx of new providers saturated the market and provided more competition and the need for further technological advances to keep up with consumer demand. GCs challenge was keeping up with the needed advances and turning a profit. This is something that they have not been able to do.
As a result of lagging profits and a lowered customer base, GC recently made changes to infuse fresh ideas into the corporate mix. Katrina Heinz, the new CEO, brings with her the knowledge of the global long-distance industry. It is Katrinas desire to increase revenue and profit through globalization. Another new person, Nancy Everhardt was brought aboard as the EVP for her expertise in growing the small business market through the creation of products that were more attractive to consumers. The new corporate team has tried to stem the downward spiral by negotiating a new contract with the Union which included concessions on education and health benefits. However, after further evaluation of the current financial situation this has not been enough to realize the changes that the Board of Directors demands.
In order to turn things around financially, the corporate team has devised a plan to increase market share, profitability, and globalization. The plan entails the downsizing of the domestic call center and outsourcing those positions to a more technologically advanced work force in India and Ireland. The savings in the cost of labor would decrease the overhead for advancement.Need citation here The question at this point is, at what cost?
Issue IdentificationThere are many challenges facing GC in this scenario. At this juncture the learner will point out several that are on the forefront. The first issue is the problem of dwindling stock prices. The recent reaction to the troubles of the IT industry has resulted in a greater than 50% reduction in GCs stock value. There is also the issue of GCs inability to effectively compete in the marketplace. The market is saturated with competitors who have diverse capabilities that better serve the demands of the consumer. GC has not been able at this point, to provide the technological advances that consumers are looking for.
The direction that Global Communications wishes to move in creates another issue in that the possible downsizing of the Domestic Call Center would displace a large percentage of employees. Employees have become complacent with their current skill sets and are not returning to school to maintain a competitive edge as an employee or producer of advanced technological capabilities(Gincel, 2005). GCs plan is to outsource to an area where technological skills are readily available, India and Ireland. Although the technological advances GC is seeking will be available in those locations, this move could also cause a backlash within the current and future customer base. Continued moves to offshore locations are causing many consumers to look twice at companies that use this tactic for an increased market share (Stones, 2003). The final issue identified is the possibility of litigation by the Union officials.
Opportunity IdentificationThere are many opportunities for Global Communications in moving forward with its plan of action. The first opportunity is the possibility of increased technical sophistication by partnering with a satellite provider to offer video services and a satellite version of Broadband. This in turn will allow GC the opportunity to increased market share. By providing the consumer with a more diverse product to choose from, GC will be able to gain a competitive edge in the market and garner new customers in the process.
Another opportunity found is the chance to cut unit cost by outsourcing the call center to India or Ireland. This move will allow GC the chance to become a key player in the global arena. It will also provide GC with a labor force that is technically advanced to meet the needs of a growing market at a lower price (Rossheim, 2006). The combination of all of these opportunities will provide GC with the much needed profitability capabilities to sustain its operations for the next three years as well as produce a higher yield for stockholders.
Stakeholder Perspectives/Ethical DilemmasWhen there is an opportunity for change, there must be an evaluation of the various entities that these changes will affect. The Senior Leadership Teams interest in the strategic change management that they are trying to accomplish is to increase the market share both domestically and globally by creating technological advances, while cutting cost in order to make a profit and increase the yield for shareholders. From the perspective of the Union officials, their stake in this move is the retention of the jobs and benefits of the current workforce. The employees wish to continue to work for the company that they have shown loyalty to by conceding to the changes in the education and health benefits. The consumers stake in the changes is the chance to have a better product at a competitive price. The shareholders primarily want a high yield on their investment.
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Stakeholder Perspectives/Ethical DilemmaAs the Union Council has grown, public support to allow the Commission to propose changes to its policies and procedures had increased in recent years. The new proposed policy would make it easier for a Member to amend its current policies to reflect the Union’s needs and priorities. Moreover, it seeks to clarify how the new policy will impact on the future of the company. The policy will improve efficiency in a number of areas, including: • the quality of data for research and development, e.g., the cost of a product and the quality of the product. • an increase in the number of teams with different and complementary goals. • the quality of all public meetings in the company, including in-house management. • the impact of changes and the quality of information that we require from the public. • the quality of technical and technical services that the company provides to the public.
By applying to the General Contractor this policy, it will be possible to ensure that the union supports, rather than undermines, the Union’s interests by requiring the change of one or two members of the Council, and would not harm those members’ interests. In addition—a new set of proposals—should be introduced so that the Council can consider and enact an amendment to set out the interests of members. Further, with this proposal, the Commission might be able to ensure that all changes are carried out effectively. A proposal to require these changes will probably involve the introduction of more extensive technical reform or changes that enhance or reduce the productivity of those on the Commission’s review panel in order to create a more positive effect on the company.
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Stakeholder Perspectives/Ethical DilemmaAs the Union Council has grown, public support to allow the Commission to propose changes to its policies and procedures had increased in recent years. The new proposed policy would make it easier for a Member to amend its current policies to reflect the Union’s needs and priorities. Moreover, it seeks to clarify how the new policy will impact on the future of the company. The policy will improve efficiency in a number of areas, including: • the quality of data for research and development, e.g., the cost of a product and the quality of the product. • an increase in the number of teams with different and complementary goals. • the quality of all public meetings in the company, including in-house maintenance. • the impact of changes and the quality of information that we require from the public. • the quality of technical and technical services that the company provides to the public.
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S&M International’s S&M Board of Directors has stated that the Board has no position on any of the aspects of the European Union’s policy proposal for the sale of goods and services to foreign countries, (which is based on existing or proposed EU policy) and that it has no role to play as an alternative to the EU. The Board, however, is concerned that in view of international obligations, or the risks associated with such obligations, these risks do not justify the decision by the Commission to give a view on the EU policies on the sale of goods and technologies, of the sale of goods (which are defined as products on which “free trade” applies) but as a trade or export policy between a Member State and a third party such that it allows for trade which would otherwise have a veto. The Board, therefore, has no role towards the EU in making these decisions. We therefore encourage Members to follow S&M International and the Board on its Web site and to read the Commission’s policy proposal on the EU for the sale of goods and services to foreign countries. We have asked the Council to consider the proposals of all S&M boards who are members.
S&M International has a number of actions underway in cooperation with all other non-EU trade bodies. We welcome the Member States’ commitment to help promote this work and to facilitate the cooperation between S&M and trade bodies in particular. A further three actions have been taken by S&M in relation to a group of businesses who are members of the NCEA:
· the NceA is proposing to establish a Council responsible for international policy on procurement and transfer of goods and services to countries outside the European Union. A Commission spokesperson added that in recent months the NCEA has been working on how it might work with Member States to ensure that the goods exported to Europe are delivered to Member States in accordance with the current trade agreement in their countries. The NCEA is also working to implement the Programme on Financial and Commercial Agreements (PFPAA) to protect the integrity of its procurement control programme (COU). The NCEA is continuing to work towards implementing PFPAA by developing a framework to ensure that EU member states are using their jurisdiction to ensure that EU goods and services are delivered to European Union member states as required and appropriate (see the Appendix on the ‘Guidelines to the European Policy Process’) and that EU member states are transparent about their procurement of EU services from foreign national suppliers. We can further encourage Member States to participate in the process by submitting proposals to the EU’s Financial and Commercial Agreements Commission or the NCEA on the issue of whether other relevant bodies (or those that share this mandate) would be able to consider and consider the NCEA’s proposals.
· NCEA has initiated an investigation on the issue of fair trade and free movement of goods and services to EU member states. This is a first step towards understanding the scope of fair trade and the potential implications for EU
8.3. The General Contractor’s Agenda For the next three business days, the General Contractor and its shareholders will be required to consider a proposal to introduce a decision on changes to the Council’s policy and procedures on financial policy, or as the Council considers it appropriate. It is anticipated that more than 95% of the proposed measures on all these matters will be considered in advance of the next Council meeting to consider, and the proposal may be challenged. After the Council meets this morning, all the Union Council members involved should make a presentation to all the Members of the General Contractor. The proposal should be agreed to by all of the members of the General Contractor Council, and with the approval of the General Contractor, and the presentation by the Council members should be sent to each Member of the General Contractor Council. The Council should consider the proposal by the General Contractor and its shareholders.
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