Phase 2 DB 1

Phase 2 DB 1 Rebecca Lyn Oberstadt INTD670-1304B-04 Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making Instructor Maurice Ivy December 12, 2013   To go or not To go! Through out the contract dealings with Peninsula Hotel chain Joe has felt his friendship with Bill has been a bit strained. Joe feels that the friendship that he has built with Bill over the past year since the contract signing the previous year may be at jeopardy. The fact that Bill called Joe while the current contact is being negotiated shows Joe that he still wants to be friends no matter the outcome of the situation. Joe recently has been put into a bind with the contract between Bill and his hotel chain. Negotiations have not gone well and the management team has to review things to see what can be done to save the contract and the business. Joe does not want to lose the business with Bill because he provides so many other referrals to UWEAR and the company profits from those greatly. But, on the other hand the price decrease for the uniforms could financially hurt the company. Additionally, this could put a strain on Bill and Joe’s relationship outside of the company. I fear that if Joe turns Bill down for the boating trip that it could hurt his chances on the agreement, but it could also be like bribery on the other hand. I feel that Joe should go to the Yacht and see what goes on. Bill could pick his brain or even sign the contract while they are out on the water. I know the management team still has to agree on the terms but I’m sure Bill has an idea he is going to pitch to Joe to save the contract. I know that mixing pleasure with business has its risks and Joe has always agreed to Bills generosity before and there is no harm in going as it has been their thing for a year now, but Bill might just have something up his sleeve. I feel the stakeholders are Joe, Bill, and the Management team. I am not quite sure if Joe should tell the management team before he goes or after he comes back about Bill’s call and invitation. They could see this on the management team as bribery. I think honestly that this is Bill’s way to take Joe out, thank him for his past year of friendship work out a few ideas on a new contract and shake on it. I think this is a very good thing for Joe and Bill and UWEAR. I don’t foresee any problems with this contract or merger. In conclusion to my analysis I feel that Joe and Bill are truly friends outside of the business world. I think by Bill inviting Joe and his wife on a outing shows his friendship. I also feel that Bill wants to distress and help Joe with the decision on the contract. They might be there for an easy breezy afternoon on the boat but I’m positive business will be discussed. I’m sure by the end of the boat trip that things will be settled, Joe will be secure in his relationship personal and business wise with Bill. They will have a lovely time and complete things to satisfaction.   Bibliography Page No resources used other than current knowledge. Phase 2 Discussion Board Instructor Comment Sun (12/1) 75 63 B RLO: Decent job with your discussion and comments regarding the invitation, the stakeholders, and potential outcomes to the situation. Your points were allocated as follows: Discovered Connections through Meaningful Discussion with Peers and Critique of Others' Responses – Possible points- 15/75 Assessed Importance and Impact of Key Course Concepts for Career Area – Possible points- 15/75 Integrated and Synthesized New Topic and Applied Course Concepts to Student's Own Experience – Possible points- 15/75 Formulated a Statement that Demonstrated College-Level Thinking – Possible points- 9/75 Evaluated the New Learning Gained from Course Materials, Readings, Problems, Chats, References, and Reflections – Possible points- 6/75 Timeliness of Submission: Main Discussion Board Posting – Possible points- 9/75 Timeliness of Submission: At Least Two Responses – Possible points- 3/75 APA adherence: – Possible points- 3/75 Please make sure to review the sample APA paper before and after writing your discussion. Always, always include citations and corresponding references in your paper to substantiate and reinforce your writings. Total Points: 63 / 75