Simulation
...CEO about this situation in two parts:
Part One: Respond to the specific questions on the worksheet that follows (100 points possible).
Part Two: Write an executive summary for the CEO (100 points possible).
PART ONE:
Use the case materials to complete this assignment.
ANALYSIS
1. Describe all assumptions seen in any documents provided.
For full credit, provide AT MINIMUM: four to six assumptions held by Kelly; six to nine assumptions held by Pat; two to three assumptions held by Cliff; two to three assumptions held by Chris.
a. Kelly
1. Kelly is under the impression that without this project the company will be in bad shape
2. Kelly is not altogether sure that Pat knows what is involved on the programming end of the project.
3. Kelly is also under the impression that the marketing department is lacking a real understanding of the product itself.
4. Kelly assumes that even though they are under staffed that they can't rise to the occasion.
b. Pat
1. Pat believes that this is the best product they have yet to develop.
2. Pat believes that the programmer that work for Acu-Scans are the best in the industry.
3. Pat believes they need outside help because she feels that the current staff is not on board with the project.
4. Pat thinks that Kelly is too set in his ways and unwilling to change.
5. Pat believes that Kelly is making this a personal issue rather than a work issue.
6.
a. Cliff
1. Cliff believes that the only department that should be spared the responsibility of helping to cut the budget by 15% is sales and marketing.
2. Cliff is sure that that the project can go as planned and meet the deadlines with a reduction of 400K from the original budget.
b. Chris
1. Chris also believes that the company is highly invested in this project.
2. Chris thinks that there are problems that can't be resolved between Pat and Kelly.
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