Case

Hazel had worked for the same Fortune 500 Company for almost 15 years. Although the company had gone through some tough times, things were starting to turn around. Customer orders were up, and quality and productivity had improved dramatically from what they had been only a few years earlier due to a company wide quality improvement program. So it came as a real shock Hazel and about 400 of her coworkers when they were suddenly terminated following the new CEOs decision to downsize the company.

After recovering from the initial shock, Hazel tried to find employment else where. Despite her efforts, after 8 months of searching she was no closer to finding a job than the day she started. Her funds were being depleted and she was getting more discourage. There was one bright spot though: She was able to bring in a little money by mowing lawns for her neighbors. She got involved quite by chance when she heard one neighbor remark that now that his children were on their own, nobody was around to cut the grass. Almost jokingly, Hazel asked how much hed be willing to pay. Soon Hazel was mowing the lawns for 5 neighbors.

However, as the rejection letters began to pile up, Hazel knew she had to make a decision. One sunny Tuesday morning, she decided, like many others in a similar situation, to go into business herself, taking care of neighbors lawn. She was relieved to give up the stress of job hunting, and she was excited about the prospect of being her own boss.

Business started off slow, but once people realize Hazel was available, many ask he to take care of their lawn. By the end of her first year, she knew she can earn a living this way. She performed fertilizing lawn, weed, gardening, and trimming. Business became good she hired two part time and believed she could expand further if wanted to.

Alternative Analysis:

1. Hire Full time employee

Question: what recommendation can you give to alternatives 1 . explain it in (150-200 words or more )

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