Running head: SITUATION ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM STATEMENT: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Situation Analysis and Problem Statement: Global Communications University of Phoenix Situation Analysis and Problem Statement There are different ways to approach defining the problems facing an organization; the focus needs to be on defining the problem correctly. Thus far in our teachings we have examined the foundations of Problem Based Learning, the 9-Step Problem-Solving Model and Situation Analysis and Problem Statement. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia defines Situation Analysis as "a marketing term that involves evaluating the situation and trends in a particular company 's market. Situation analysis is often called the "three c 's", which …show more content…
Over the years, the definition has taken on new meanings to include the following: People who will be affected by an endeavor and can influence it but who are not directly involved with doing the work. People who are (or might be) affected by any action taken by an organization or group An individual or group with an interest in the success of a group or an organization in delivering intended results and maintaining the viability of the group or organization 's product and/or service. Any organization, governmental entity, or individual that has a stake in or may be impacted by a given approach to environmental regulation, pollution prevention, energy conservation, etc. A participant in a community mobilization effort, representing a particular segment of society (Wikipedia, 2006). These definitions open the door to essentially any person that has contact with Global Communications whether her or she is an employee, stock holder, customer, supplier, or sub-tier vendor - they are all stakeholders. Some of the ethical dilemmas that Global Communications will face in implementing their strategic plan are identified in Table 3. These are just a few of the issues that are possible based on the information at hand. Other problems are inevitable as Global Communications develops a
In the problem analysis phase of effective decision making, group members should recognize any obstacle that may arise that needs to be improved or changed and determine the characteristics, magnitude, and possible cause(s) of that obstacle confronting them. This phase lays the groundwork for what the group should be prepared for as they work together (Hirokawa & Salazar, 1999 p. 170).After analyzing the problem, the group should then discuss and establish goals and objectives in order to generate proposed solutions of
As a label in the minds of voters, an organization that chooses and campaigns for candidates, or as a set of leaders who try to organize and control the legislative and executive branches.
These are organisations or individuals with strong views that may influence the decisions of businesses and the government.
An organized association of workers, usually in a trade or profession, made to protect and further their rights and
* Motivated by a self-felt, self-accepted calling to cause of good , growth, and gain in the lives of others. Influential communication of ideas is a primary way of achieving those objectives. Perception and thinking tend to be holistic and conceptual ; as myself seeing the big picture.
Sociologists defines it as, “organized activism intended to be engaged in over a long period of time, with the objective of changing society in some way through collective action” (Fitzgerald, 2014, p. 177).
A problem exists when there is a gap between a desired state (what managers want) and an existing state (the situation that the managers are facing).
We need to define the problem and determine where the root of the problem is. Then we find a solution to that problem and start to plan how we are going to implement that
an individual to get them involved in things they may not necessarily be too concerned about on
The best way to deal with problems is to focus on solutions, and not on the problems. When faced with a problem one first has to identify the problem. Identifying the problem allows for the next step which is to develop possible solutions. Developing solutions consists of nothing more than asking questions related to how to solve the problem. After all the questions have been asked, the next step is to choose the best solution. The last step is to execute the best solution chosen. (Problem Solving,
“SWOT is an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. By definition, Strengths (S) and Weaknesses (W) are considered to be internal factors over which you have some measure of control. Also, by definition, Opportunities (O) and Threats (T) are considered to be external factors over which you have essentially no control. SWOT Analysis is the most renowned tool for audit and analysis of the overall strategic position of the business and its environment. Its key purpose to
The essence of the situation analysis is taking stock of where the firm or product has been recently, where it is now, and where it is headed. The situation analysis is the first of three steps in the planning stage.
An employee of a specific business doing what they are told so that they will not be scolded and eventually fired.
individuals that they will get their work done and aid in helping with any problems that may
To establish whether JKB is competitively positioned to tackle the evolving and increasing challenging business environment hence recommend the way forward, a situation analysis must be conducted. This analysis aids in collecting essential information about the organization internal and external factors. Keen interest should be placed on these factors since they have the capability of adversely affecting an organization; they can create or on the other diminish, or altogether destroy the chances of an organization attaining competitive advantage.