Question 1
Since 2000, Tizil Company Ltd manufactures Teddy bears which it exports to European countries. It has several factories located in Mauritius and in Rodrigues. With an average increase of 20% on its profit each year, Tizil had a turnover of $1 billion last year.
a. With the competitive market, Tizil Company Ltd wants to expand and invest in a new market. As a production manager, you are requested to make a presentation to the Board of Directors, both in Mauritius and Rodrigues about this potential market. Time is limited.
What are the presentation tools that you will use for your presentation? Name three of them and explain why you chose them.
b. Unfortunately, due to recession the promising figures of Tizil Company Ltd started to decline. The board of directors met several times to find ways to remedy this situation. After proper investigation, it was noticed that the team work was not effective. What could be the barriers of communication?
c. Tizil was in a critical situation. People started to lose jobs and the demand for teddy bears has declined considerably. However, a multinational company has decided to acquire Tizil. Negotiation has started.
A win-win situation was finally proclaimed. Explain what do you understand by the win-win situation and how can it be applied here.
d. Technology is now used for communication. Name one tool that is used for eventual collaborative writing of reports.