operating offshore petroleum platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. The
company identifies offshore sites for exploration drilling and constructs
drilling platforms. Once exploration activities are successful, the
platforms are converted to a production platform to extract crude oil and
natural gas. FOB operates multiple platforms and an onshore facility that
serves as the primary interface between the platforms. Boats with
specialized crews provide logistics services between the platforms and the
onshore facility. The boats deliver fuel, water, equipment, and other
needed supplies multiple times a day to the platforms. Accurate and
timely delivery of materials is absolutely necessary for successful platform
operations.
FOP had traditionally focused on exploration and production
activities, paying little attention to operating costs. However, operating
costs had been increasing rapidly. A particularly significant cost was the
operating of boats and crews needed to provide logistics services
between platforms and the onshore facility.
The boats are highly specialized, with built-in storage tanks and
unique cargo space designs. The boat crews are specially trained, and
operating the boats and crews is highly expensive.
Although FOP is dependent on the boat deliveries, it does not use
the boats at full capacity, and they are often idle. Jeff Kessinger, director
of offshore operations for FOB, is now faced with the decision of how to
reduce operating costs. One option is to outsource the logistics service to
a company specializing in providing offshore logistics services. Logistics-
Offshore Inc. is such a company, owning and maintaining its own fleet of
boats and crews. Logistics-Offshore could be hired to perform this
function. FOB could sell its boats and focus on oil exploration.
Jeff is aware that outsourcing is an important strategic decision and
there is much to consider. He is not sure where to begin.
Case Questions
1. Identify the potential strategic advantages and disadvantages for FOP
in outsourcing the boat logistics service to Logistics-Offshore. Explain the
strategic implications of each.
2. Identify the type of information Jeff Kessinger needs to gather and
evaluate in order to make his decision.
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Organization Design
Part 1 :
1. What are the key reasons behind the reorganizing of the finance department in this foods company? (Words 150-200)
2. What do you think the major concerns will be of employees and managers in the new design? (Words 150-200)
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a gradual versus a rapid transition? (Words 150-200)
Part 2 :
4. Please refer to table 12.5 in Chapter 12 in p.352 of your textbook. Then, choose an example of an organization that uses a product-centric structure. Please justify and explain your answer. (Words 250-300)
Required:
Referencing and in-text citation APA
Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced)
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business
please read and answer the question. Management Assignment Help read the attached Case 2- Able Planet. Based on your understanding of the case and basic concepts of Entrepreneurship.
Answer the following question:
1. Experts say that entrepreneurs who need between $100,000 and $3 million often face the greatest obstacles when raising capital for their businesses. Why? (200 words MINIM )
2. How should Kevin Semcken raise the $1.5 million in capital that Able Planet needs? Be sure to consider sources of both debt and equity financing. (200 words) MINIM
3. Write a short memo to Kevin Semcken explaining what he should do before he approaches potential lenders and investors to maximize his chances of getting the capital that Able Planet needs. (300 words MINIM )
Required:
Referencing and in-text citation APA
Each answer should be within 200 to 500 range of
word counts
Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced)
Case s in the attached file
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Leadership Profile research a current leader read a biography or conduct research on the leader
Leadership Profile
Students will research a current leader (read a biography or conduct research on the leader) and write a 4-6 page paper that discusses the individual’s leadership style based on at least three theories/concepts presented in class materials (lecture and/or readings).
use AUthoritative, democratic or Laissez Faire leadership style as an explaination to the leader you find thats one of the theories/concepts we learned in class
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