Rationale and Methodology

The biblical account of the difference of opinion between David and behemoth is a story which offers inexhaustible life-lessons. For instance, when seen within the context of problem solving, unitary move put on the shoes David and say, Goliath is so big, I dont stand a play, or Goliath is so big, I cant miss. fulfil it to say that these perspectives sufficiently detect whether matchless ends up as triumphal or looser in life.This paper presents an analysis of the rigors involved in ensuring the move presence and progressive expansion of BAE Systems in kavakava, an island in the South Pacific which, by right of analogy, is one humungous Goliath both liter tout ensembley and figuratively. As much(prenominal), this paper is not so much concerned with providing concrete alternatives as prospective solutions in view of the afore tell goal, as this is more an cause to firstly distinguish the issues and problems that the company presently faces. It is in addition to be ju dge that the norms governing critical thinking shall be employed herein in as many instances as possible.Circumscribing Goliath Challenges and Opportunities in Kava Alexs candid but straightforward assessment of the conditions in Kava intelligibly states the need for a lot of brainstorming. As in the case for salutary-nigh strategic planning, one sits on a problem with thoughtful esteem to determine all contributing causes in order to address them with plant solutions. Simply put, to solve a problem means to first identify it, give it a name, determine its enormity, measure its impact, and even anticipate its damage. In fact, the rules governing scientific investigation (and even correct logic for that matter) to a fault 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 dribble time in studying the intricate details of the problem, one is wel l-nigh likely to miss the tar energize in the lick. Besides, to the highest degree psychologists have say that most peoples spontaneous and intuitive approaches to problems end up frequently wrong (Halpern, 1996, p. 6). Taking time to map subsequent courses of live up to truly starts with going into the problem with much thought and consideration.After all, having a well defined or ill-defined problem determines the success rate of anyone who tries to get into the bottom of a given crisis (Halpern, 1996, p. 317) The first task in death penalty the Kava-Goliath thitherfore lies in this circumscribe it. On the one hand, one can look at Kava with eyeball fixed on the challenges it poses i. e. , one postulate to isolate the problems (Sofranac, 2006). First, the problem of geography. Kava is an island and most likely, its being stranded from mainland economies can mean that transporting goods to and from the place will be more dear(p) than doing argumentation in an easily frie ndly land.Not only would it mean higher(prenominal) budgetary allocation for transport of BAE Systems goods, it can also spell delays and in times of typhoons, tornadoes or volcanic eruption suspension of business all together. Second, the problem of demography and its in fluence on Kavas providence. It was said that nearly 50% of the islands population are 15 years and below. If one were to translate it in economic transcripts, it would be safe to absorb that only 40% of the population, or less, are working to fuel the providence. A portion, say 5-10% of the population must 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 modify by the workforce either suffering from, or fearing t he spread of the diseases thereof. Third, on the viability of return investment for BAE. There is a need to consider the temper of the business the BAE Systems is engaged with, in relation to the needs of the island.These factors properly determine the health of the supply and demand market which BAE needs 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 supply products which include, but not limited to communication and identification devices, navigation and war 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 utterly forlorn place to conduct business with. One should also consider that its economy is driven by production 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 country is not unfamiliar with. Second, one should consider too the sleazy but shade cost of labor 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 costs for the company as the island seems to produce an set forth of crop-produces for its own consumption. Preliminary Recommendation First things first To be sure, the process of formulating problems does not end up with the identification of forces involved only. There is a need to further classify them. At the very least, one needs to see which problems are urgent and therefore needs immediate solicitude as against which ones need long term attention due to complexity.The move 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 devising process, one would find being confronted with a multitude of goals given a limited number of resources (Betsch and Haberstroh, 2004, p.1), ensuring that these aforementioned priorities are first met will be fundamental l to the achievement of such goal BAE sets. Critical thinking dictates that in a decision making process, maximizing payoffs and minimizing risks is a rule of prime importance (Betsch and Haberstroh, 2004, p. 1). While there are other smaller, but legitimate concerns to address such as logistics, difference in time frame, re-supply issues, among oth ers contemplating seriously on solving the most fundamental concerns pertinent to doing business is an essential ingredient to savoring success.References Betsch, T. and Haberstroh, S, eds. (2004). The Routines of finale Making. New Jersey Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Copi, I. and Cohen, C. Introduction to Logic (Tenth Edition). Prentice Hall outside(a) Editions. Halpern, D. (1996). 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