Decisions in Paradise part 3

Decisions in Paradise Part 3

The organization can significantly reduce its cost of operations by setting up operations in Kava . These cost-savings are in the form of low-cost availability of labor . However language barriers present a significant barrier to hiring local manpower . Therefore before this manpower can be converted to human capital for the organization , the management has to find a way to solve the problem of language barriers In this respect , one solution is to bring language instructors to Kava and develop the language skills necessary . In most of the employees

, the skills do not have to be extensive as the work involved will be mostly repetitive . However the process of decentralized decision making means that the top management in corporate headquarters would like to transfer progressively greater decision-making authorities to the local management team . Therefore the supervisors would have to develop extensive English language skills . In this respect , selected personnel could be sent to corporate headquarters so that they would have access to more sophisticated training facilities

Employees are the most important assets of an organization and in that respect the management has to ensure employee satisfaction in its operations in Kava . To that end an effective communications structure has to be built so that employees are comfortable with discussing their problems with the supervisors . In this respect , the management team that is sent from corporate headquarters initially will have to learn the local language as well . It is absolutely essential to train the local manpower in English so that they can communicate with the tourists However in to build up an effective culture which aligns employee objectives with organizational objectives , it is recommended that the management team from corporate headquarters should learn the local language as well . This will be a critical issue in the performance management system in which employees are frequently likely to have issues requiring clarification . Although in later stages it is hoped that the locals will hold supervisory positions , thus solving the communication problem , but in the initial stages the management team from corporate headquarters will have to solve the communication problem . This solution will have to be in the form of learning the local language

Given the frequency of natural disasters , the organization will have to set up diversified operations in to maintain profitability . The process of diversification will give the company the opportunity to build an image of corporate social responsibility . In this respect the management might consider investing in strategic alliances with building contractors in to speed up the process of repairing the infrastructural damage that takes place as a result of the natural disasters . This will enable the company not only to generate profits during these periods when tourism is lowest but also to build a positive social image . In implementing this solution , the political issues will have to be taken into consideration . This is because in bringing foreign contractors to work in the Island , the organization will have to seek permission from the government . In...