WGU D081 QBM3 TASK 1: MARKET ENTRY OVERVIEW INNOVATIVE AND
STRATEGIC THINKING, JESSICA MONK.
INNOVATIVE AND STRATEGIC THINKING — D081
Jessica Monk
A. Analyze the internal organizational aspects of the company from the
scenario by doing the following:
1. Discuss in detail whether the organizational culture is an advantage or
disadvantage to the company and explain why.
The company's organizational culture is characterized by innovation and
collaboration between founders and employees. This culture acts as an
advantage because it fosters creativity and encourages employees to
contribute their ideas actively. By treating employees as equal partners,
the organization motivates them to take ownership of their roles, leading to
increased job satisfaction and productivity.
Furthermore, the establishment of testing laboratories allows customers
to provide feedback directly on product designs, creating a customer-
centric environment that further enhances innovation.
2. Discuss in detail whether the organizational structure is an
advantage or disadvantage to the company and explain why.
The decentralized organizational structure also presents advantages for the
company by empowering all employees with decision-making
responsibilities. This structure promotes shared ownership of decisions
made within the company, ensuring that every employee is committed to
the outcome. Such empowerment can lead to quicker responses to market
changes and enhanced adaptability—key factors in staying competitive
within the rapidly evolving fishing industry.
3. Describe in detail how each of the following organizational aspects in
the scenario influences how the company makes strategic decisions:
a. organizational culture
, The culture of innovation influences strategic decision-making by
encouraging diverse perspectives during brainstorming sessions or project
discussions. Employees are more likely to propose bold ideas when they feel
valued as partners.
b. organizational structure
The decentralized organizational structure also presents advantages
for the company by empowering all employees with decision-making
responsibilities. This structure promotes shared ownership of decisions
made within the company, ensuring that every employee is committed to
the outcome. Such empowerment can lead to quicker responses to market
changes and enhanced adaptability—key factors in staying competitive
within the rapidly evolving fishing industry.
c. mission and vision statements
The mission statement focuses on customer-driven innovation while
aligning with sustainable practices outlined in the vision statement; these
guiding principles shape strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing product
offerings that meet customer needs without compromising environmental
integrity.
d. ethical statement
The ethical commitment ensures sustainability considerations of all
designs that meets customers satisfaction and meets the requirements to
get the endorsements from India’s National Fisheries Development Board
(NFDB). influencing decisions from product design through materials
sourcing—an essential factor for gaining endorsements from regulatory
bodies like India's National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB).
STRATEGIC THINKING, JESSICA MONK.
INNOVATIVE AND STRATEGIC THINKING — D081
Jessica Monk
A. Analyze the internal organizational aspects of the company from the
scenario by doing the following:
1. Discuss in detail whether the organizational culture is an advantage or
disadvantage to the company and explain why.
The company's organizational culture is characterized by innovation and
collaboration between founders and employees. This culture acts as an
advantage because it fosters creativity and encourages employees to
contribute their ideas actively. By treating employees as equal partners,
the organization motivates them to take ownership of their roles, leading to
increased job satisfaction and productivity.
Furthermore, the establishment of testing laboratories allows customers
to provide feedback directly on product designs, creating a customer-
centric environment that further enhances innovation.
2. Discuss in detail whether the organizational structure is an
advantage or disadvantage to the company and explain why.
The decentralized organizational structure also presents advantages for the
company by empowering all employees with decision-making
responsibilities. This structure promotes shared ownership of decisions
made within the company, ensuring that every employee is committed to
the outcome. Such empowerment can lead to quicker responses to market
changes and enhanced adaptability—key factors in staying competitive
within the rapidly evolving fishing industry.
3. Describe in detail how each of the following organizational aspects in
the scenario influences how the company makes strategic decisions:
a. organizational culture
, The culture of innovation influences strategic decision-making by
encouraging diverse perspectives during brainstorming sessions or project
discussions. Employees are more likely to propose bold ideas when they feel
valued as partners.
b. organizational structure
The decentralized organizational structure also presents advantages
for the company by empowering all employees with decision-making
responsibilities. This structure promotes shared ownership of decisions
made within the company, ensuring that every employee is committed to
the outcome. Such empowerment can lead to quicker responses to market
changes and enhanced adaptability—key factors in staying competitive
within the rapidly evolving fishing industry.
c. mission and vision statements
The mission statement focuses on customer-driven innovation while
aligning with sustainable practices outlined in the vision statement; these
guiding principles shape strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing product
offerings that meet customer needs without compromising environmental
integrity.
d. ethical statement
The ethical commitment ensures sustainability considerations of all
designs that meets customers satisfaction and meets the requirements to
get the endorsements from India’s National Fisheries Development Board
(NFDB). influencing decisions from product design through materials
sourcing—an essential factor for gaining endorsements from regulatory
bodies like India's National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB).
