Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: GENEONE
Problem Solution: GeneOne
Week 3
September 11, 2007
Problem Solution: GeneOne
"? After each [problem] was overcome, I became stronger and more able to meet those that were still to come. I grew in all my difficulties" (J.C. Penney n.d.). If approached and handled correctly, every problem can be used as an opportunity to grow. Gene One (a biotech company) is facing a situation that provides an excellent opportunity to fashion a difficult problem into a springboard--from which the Company can segue its business into the 21st century. Problems and solutions are an expected aspect of life and business; therefore, they should be carefully explored to discern win/win solutions for everyone.
The biotech company's leaders have proposed several but will launch it as a world-class organization, which is Gene One's long-range goal. The main issues and problems in which Gene One chose to focus are around the communication among the leaders, technology issues, and strategic implementation process. The first area they will be focusing is communication--communication within and without the organization?communication is paramount. "In today's complex world of information overload ? [it is of critical importance that organizations] ? increasingly recognize that effective communication is an essential ingredient for success" (Penn State Online, n.d.).
Situation Analysis
Issue and Opportunity Identification
Gene One is facing several issues and opportunities. The best companies recognize when there are issues to be addressed and move forward toward resolving them by implementing new opportunities. Gene One focused on their issues by identifying alternative ways to support the new opportunities i ...