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Question - Case Study Analysis
Task: Do the analysis of the below mentioned case study and develop strategies that how organizations can cope up with a situation, if they counter these type of issues and problems. Develop strategies under light and aspects of total quality management viewpoint.
Jim Boothe has invented dozens of different products in his 25 years as an engineer to a large scale research and development lab. For some time he has been thinking of leaving his current company and starting his own but has never seemed to have the nerve to do so Jim feels that with his children grown up and on their own now would be good time to start his own business.
Having been an avid bicyclist for many years Jim had invented an automatic derailleur for a 15-speed be The derailleur can be easily attached to any bicycle .The user does not shifting as the bicycle he user does no shifting as the bicycle shifts the gears of the bicycle automatically much le the automotive transmission on an automobile .Jim feels that this invention has significant market potential particularly since he has observed a rapid growth n the bicycling industry. This growth has been related to Lance Armstrong success in the Tour de France increased interest on physical fitness and technological improvements in bicycles allowing for off road travel as well as more comfort for longer distance riding in his cycling club alone the member ship has doubled in the past few years and to his knowledge is consistent with a national trend.
Jim feels that all he needs to do is to write business planned submit it to his ban to obtain the estimated $100,000 needed to get started. He is willing to support this by tang out a second mortgage as collateral. Jim feels that he can subcontract the manufacturing of the derailleur and the bicycle separately, and then upon receiving the items he can complete the final installation and fabrication functions before shipping to customers.
Jim's wife Nora is little skeptical about him leaving a good job for the purpose of fulfilling on of his many fantasies or lifelong dreams .She is the more practical of the two and is concerned about their financial future and the commitment that will be required of Jim in the first few months of the start-up. Taking a second mortgage on the house makes her uncomfortable .She is also not sure Jim is the entrepreneurial type.
In spite of all the concerns Jim has prepared a business plan that he expects to submit to his banners in the next few days .The business plan consist of six parts: a one-page summary of the plan a detailed description of his invention forecast of growth for the bicycle market a one year profit and loss statement a plan for the manufacturing and final fabrication of the derailleur and bicycle and an append which contains surveys with some of his friends who own ten-speed bicycle.
(a) What is your opinion about Jim Bother initiative to become an entrepreneur? What do you think that Jim has taken right decision on right time?
(b) Give some advices and develop strategies for Tim Boothe for the establishment and development of his new business venture.