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SLOs$/$Goals

Explain how managers plan $($ch $3),$ organize $($ch $4,6,7,8),$ lead $($ch $8,10,11)$ and utilize controls $($ch $15)$ ethically $($ch $13)$ in a current business environment $($ch $16).($SLO $3)$

Recognize how culture, diversity $($ch $9)$ as well as employee personality and attitude affect organizations $($ch $12).($SLO $5)$

Background

Tom Wilson is the founder of Sun City Boards, a high$-$end surfboard manufacturing company based on the West Coast. The company enjoyed initial success, attracting a loyal customer base with its premium products. However, in recent years, Sun City Boards has faced significant financial challenges. The company is losing money, and Tom is unsure how much longer they can keep the doors open. He has realized that they lack a comprehensive business plan and basic financial statements, which has made it difficult to navigate these tough times.

Throughout this course, you will help Tom with his planning to keep his business running. As we revisit Sun City Boards, consider the following scenarios and questions to develop strategies that will aid in the company$$s recovery.

Assignment Question

Redesigning the Team $($SLO $3$: Organize$)$

Question: Imagine Tom realizes his team isn't working together as efficiently as they could. What simple steps could he take to reorganize his company's structure to encourage better teamwork and productivity? Think about how he could arrange his team or introduce new roles.

Additional Context: To enhance teamwork and productivity, Tom should consider evaluating the current team structure and identifying areas where communication and collaboration can be improved. This might include redefining roles and responsibilities, creating smaller, more focused teams, or introducing team$-$building activities.

Motivating the Crew $($SLO $3$: Organize, Lead$)$

Question: Sun City Boards is going through tough times, and morale is low. How can Tom, as a leader, lift his team's spirits? Suggest one leadership action he could take to inspire and motivate his employees during this challenging period.

Additional Context: Tom needs to adopt leadership practices that will boost employee morale and create a positive work environment. Consider actions such as recognizing and rewarding hard work, offering support and resources for personal and professional development, or implementing open communication channels to address concerns and suggestions.

Making Smart Choices Together $($SLO $5$: Decision$-$Making$)$

Question: Tom needs to decide on a new surfboard design to boost sales but is unsure which direction to go$.$ How could he use both his own judgment and his team's ideas to make the best decision? Describe a fun and effective way for them to share ideas and decide together.

Additional Context: Collaborative decision$-$making can lead to innovative solutions and a stronger sense of ownership among team members. Tom can facilitate brainstorming sessions, create a suggestion box, or organize design competitions to gather input and foster creativity. Ensuring that all voices are heard and considered will help make a well$-$rounded decision