Prepare a report for the CEO of AcuScan about the situation described in the GEN 480 Critical Thinking Case Study
Report to the CEO of AcuScan about the situation described in the GEN 480 Critical Thinking Case Study
Part One
1.Describe all assumptions seen in any of documents provided in the case study.
a.Kelly: amongst the assumptions, rather restrictions that Kelly has proposed are the opinion with reference to technological advancements and interpretations that have been said and done in real time. The second assumption that has been undertaken by Kelly in the case study is the advent and the acceptance of markets that exist in their industry where the iScanner works. Thirdly, the technological description and the halt of product development procedures are to be examined with a keen eye with both Kelly and his team working altogether. Fourthly, the ideology of Kelly for 'not being able to execute the product concept', has limited the circumference of growth for the company (Bradford & Burke, 2005).
b.Pat: On the other hand, Pat Lambert is thinking of expanding and saving the team, thinking and working like a team member. Firstly, the initial development and the meetings that were undertaken by Chris were fruitful, but they also showed how things worked in real time, when it came to making way for developing 'Operation Optimize'. Secondly, Pat was adamant on saving losses and the consistent decline that the company is experiencing. Thirdly, with a new, risky development, working side by side with Chris, it becomes evident that regardless of the software faults and flaws, a run-time and prototype of the product could be launched in market, which would make way for progress altogether. Fourthly, Pat is also intending to earn data and make way for a stronger, constructive product development which would not only save the company certain benefits and also makes way for a better outcome and progress altogether. Fifth, in coordination with Kelly, Pat is trying to work and persuade Kelly to force and make his team work to make way for a better outcome and progress altogether, which is something that Kelly refuses to listen and understand that it is rather possible for the company to survive and also to make way for executing it in a given target. Finally, the sixth assumption, Pat is working with Kelly's subordinates to analyze that there are still chances that this new product could launched.
c.Cliff: Cliff's assumptions are much more direct; one assumption and request posted was maintaining and sustaining a 15% budget cut. The second assumption is the launch of a product that not only changes the course of creating and understanding the challenges and the phenomenon that has been undertaken to boost the falling revenue and earnings for the company.
d.Chris: First, the focus is limited to only banks, government offices and other vertical markets; the horizon needs to be expanded when it comes to understanding and comprehending the challenges of the company's progress. Second, Chris is in close proximity with Pat, working on the product ...