Rationale and Methodology

The biblical account of the participation between David and Goliath is a story which offers infinite life-lessons. For instance, when seen within the context of hassle solve, whizz tummy put on the shoes David and enjoin, Goliath is so big, I dont stand a chance, or Goliath is so big, I ejectt miss. Suffice it to say that these perspectives sufficiently determine whether champion ends up as triumphal or looser in life.This paper presents an analysis of the rigors elusive in ensuring the continued carriage and progressive blowup of BAE Systems in kava, an island in the South Pacific which, by right of analogy, is bingle humungous Goliath both liter ally and figuratively. As such, this paper is non so a good deal concerned with providing concrete alternatives as prospective solutions in view of the aforesaid goal, as this is more an plan of attack to prime(prenominal)ly identify the issues and problems that the company presently faces. It is as well as to be expect ed that the norms governing critical thinking shall be employed herein in as many instances as possible.Circumscribing Goliath Challenges and Opportunities in kavakava Alexs candid except straightforward estimate of the conditions in kava clearly states the film for a lot of brainstorming. As in the case for or so strategic planning, one sits on a problem with approximationful consideration to determine all modify causes in order to address them with correct solutions. precisely put, to solve a problem corresponds to first identify it, give it a name, determine its enormity, evaluate its impact, and even anticipate its damage. In fact, the rules governing scientific investigation (and even correct logic for that matter) in addition suggest the same thing.Solving problems, it maintains, begins when (one) is confronted with something that appears to need explanation (Copi and Cohen, p. 552). Unless one is willing to take time in examine the intricate details of the probl em, one is roughly apt(predicate) to miss the target in the process. Besides, close to psychologists piss noted that most peoples willing and intuitive approaches to problems end up frequently incorrectly (Halpern, 1996, p. 6). Taking time to map subsequent courses of perform truly starts with going into the problem with much thought and consideration.After all, having a well defined or faint-hearted problem determines the success rate of anyone who tries to get into the tail assembly of a given crisis (Halpern, 1996, p. 317) The first task in slaying the Kava-Goliath therefore lies in this circumscribe it. On the one hand, one can look at Kava with eyes fixed on the challenges it poses i. e. , one unavoidably to isolate the problems (Sofranac, 2006). First, the problem of geography. Kava is an island and most likely, its being separated from mainland economies can mean that transporting goods to and from the armament position will be more pricy than doing phone line i n an easily accessible land.Not only would it mean higher budgetary allocation for transport of BAE Systems goods, it can also spell delays and in times of typhoons, tornadoes or volcanic eruption suspension of subscriber line all together. Second, the problem of demography and its influence on Kavas economy. It was said that nearly 50% of the islands nation argon 15 years and below. If one were to translate it in economic transcripts, it would be serious to assume that only 40% of the population, or less, are on the job(p) to fuel the economy. A portion, say 5-10% of the population must(prenominal) be regarded as incapacitated and/or elderly.Thus, the younger composition of Kavas demography means that its economy more consumptive than productive. This does not yet consider the state of health of the working populace. In an island contained as it were where HIV or avian flu is reported, the rate of business expansion is most likely to be affected by the work force either suffering from, or fearing the spread of the diseases thereof. Third, on the viability of return investment for BAE. There is a need to consider the nature of the business the BAE Systems is engaged with, in relation to the of necessity of the island.These factors properly determine the health of the supply and demand market which BAE necessarily to handle. It must be noted well that BAE supplies products which are not so much accessible to, or are needed by general public consumers. BAE Systems stand products which include, but not limited to communication and designation devices, navigation and warfare solutions, warfare systems, fighters and missiles, countermeasure for both military and commercial aircraft, among others (Wikipedia). On the other hand, one may also need to look at Kava with eyes fixed on opportunities i. e. , one needs to also explore alternatives (Sofronac, 2006).While Kava may be an island full of challenging conditions for the company, it is not an utterl y insoluble place to conduct business with. wizard should also consider that its economy is driven by takings of Petroleum, a lucrative and profit generating business to say the least. Surely, this type of business needs to protect itself from threats of terrorism, which the verdant is not unfamiliar with. Second, one should consider as well the cut-rate but quality cost of ram throughout the island.It is something that the company can capitalize from, in order to create an excellent workforce for the company. One may also explore the cheaper operation be for the company as the island seems to produce an array of crop-produces for its proclaim consumption. Preliminary Recommendation First things first To be sure, the process of formulating problems does not end up with the denomination of forces involved only. There is a need to encourage classify them. At the very least, one needs to see which problems are urgent and therefore needs immediate attention as against which ones need foresightful term attention due to complexity.The continued presence of BAE in Kava demands that it first focus on squaring with the urgent problems at hand the high cost of having to weather geographical and environmental difficulties, the equally costly transport of goods and services (because it is an island), the need to establish cheap but competent workforce, and the tall prospect of having the business survive the supply-demand market. Since in most decision fashioning process, one would find being confronted with a troops of goals given a limited number of resources (Betsch and Haberstroh, 2004, p.1), ensuring that these aforementioned(prenominal) priorities are first met will be primitive l to the achievement of such goal BAE sets. vituperative thinking dictates that in a decision devising process, maximizing payoffs and minimizing risks is a rule of prime richness (Betsch and Haberstroh, 2004, p. 1). While there are other smaller, but legitimate concerns to address such as logistics, deviation in time frame, re-supply issues, among others contemplating seriously on solving the most fundamental concerns pertinent to doing business is an immanent ingredient to savoring success.References Betsch, T. and Haberstroh, S, eds. (2004). The Routines of Decision Making. natural island of Jersey Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Copi, I. and Cohen, C. Introduction to Logic (Tenth Edition). Prentice Hall foreign Editions. Halpern, D. (1996). Thought and Knowledge An Introduction to Critical Thinking. New Jersey Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Sofronac, R. (2006). Preparing Business Scenario Analyses. University of Phoenix Unpublished Reprinted with permission. www. wikipedia. com. Retrieved 09 June 2008.