Decisions in Paradise, Part IISTUDENT NAMEUNIVERSITYCOURSE CODE AND NAME OF COURSEINSTRUCTOR/PROFESSORDATEDecisions in Paradise Part IINik arrived in Kava with a good understanding of the theories of critical thinking and decision-making techniques, his first assignment revealed his lack of experience with real world organizational application of critical thinking and decision-making techniques in identifying problems facing management and evaluating the Kava site for the Direct2cell in his first work assignment. Alex, Director of Strategic Planning, took full responsibility for Nik's rough report using it as a teaching tool.
Alex explained Direct2cell's mission statement, to become an internationally recognized leader in the development of nanoparticle immunobiologics for the prevention and treatment of human disease. (Company Confidential, 2008) Nik was prepared to analyze the report to determine the sources of internal and external forces of influence to assist in the decision-making process for his next assignment. The purpose of Nik's second report and for the purpose of this paper is to discuss and apply a decision-making technique to identify, propose and discuss possible impacts of appropriate solutions for Direct2cell to establish a greater presence in Kava.
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KAVA UTOIKAMANUNick's revised list included three specific root causes and two forces of influence:Root causes:1.Extreme weather and the geographic location of Kava render the island to a constant state of disorder resulting in high unemployment rates, economic disparity, and pose a high concern for the wellbeing of the population.
2.The undereducated population of Kava must acquire the skills required to sustain gainful employment.
3.Substandard health of the population of Kava weakens the workforce threatening Kava's financial system.
Forces of influence:1.Population age 15 and under: needs to be addressed in order to attain a healthier workforce to sustain Kava's future economy.
2. Cultural and religious views should be discovered to determine if the women of Kava...
Decision in Paradise Part I
After being hired by World Health Organization as a travel community health nurse I was assigned to my first assignment to the South Pacific in an island called Kava. Over 50% of the island is under 15 years of age and the languages spoken there are a mixture of Spanish, French and English. The religions on island consist of Christian, Buddhist, Islamic and Indigenous local religion. Economy of the island depends mostly on petroleum, coffee, cocoa, spices, bananas, sugar, tourism, fishing and natural gas. The identified disaster threats of the island are Tidal waves, Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, volcanic eruptions, Earthquakes, HIV/AIDS, petroleum spill, high risk for avian flu, and terrorism.
After a briefing from Alex regarding facts on Kava, Nik would now identify some issues that may affect job duties in community health care in the island. Focusing on the population of the island most health teaching will rely on pediatrics health care. As disaster threats are multiple concerns an alert system and preventive measures are to consider for safety issues in the community. Some complications that may raise concerns is the religious status of the people of Kava, there are certain issues that may interfere with religious beliefs and practices. Looking into the islands' economy, there is little effect to the health project but some concerns of health issues would probably depend on the cost of living in the island and its economy.
The organizations objective is to promote the peoples highest level of health with the task to combat disease, especially key infectious diseases, and to promote the general health of the people of the world. By doing this in Kava, repairing the central office on island will be the first concern as it looks like it has been hit by a disaster. Check availability of supplies and conduct an inventory of needed tools for the tasks given. Since this part of the island is the worst and it's the same as with the organizations office, things need to be organized and put in place for easy access. Organizations' administrators Alex and Chris provided much needed information in establishing this new program on Kava and implementing the program will take much needed problem formulation tools and techniques for the program to be a success within the island.
Identifying the purpose of the organization to formulate a decision that best establish the outcome of the project is needed. One objective of the organization to keep in mind when forming decision is monitoring health situation and assessing health trends in the island. To accomplish this objective stakeholders are to be identified and in this case the people of Kava are the stakeholders. Since majority of the population are of pediatric age, the focus on health monitoring and assessment is based on pediatric studies. Financial issues are dependent on the budget of the program from the main office. Surveying health risks of the island needs to be conducted to identify a target for the newly establish program. Assessment will be conducted by the new associate along with help from the community.
Two main life threatening diseases within the island were identified to be HIV/AIDS and Avian Influenza. These are the two main high risk diseases that the organization will focus on and will implement the studies on preventive measures that will eliminate this trend. Now the focus is identified, solutions are needed and more assessment and studies are to be conducted. The assessment and studies will concentrate on why these particular diseases are at high risk within the island and if there is a source or host that puts these particular people at risk for HIV/AIDS and Avian Influenza.
The decision making will be aimed at the cause and effect of the problem. The problem identified in the previous paragraph will need much support, financially, from the main office. Causes are to be identified so that a smooth transition to the solution can be made. Critical thinking applied to this is needed. Collecting data and surveying is one of the first steps needed for the causes to be identified. Depending on how this project is going to work, looking at a decision making tool and technique for this type of situation should be recognized. It is important to know your technique for the smooth operation of the program.
References:
1.Langdon, K. (2001). Smart Things to Know About Decision Making,. Philadelphia: John Wiley & Sons, LTD.
2.World Health Organization. (2009). WHO information. Retrieved August 28, 2009, from http://www.who.int
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