Earl Franco P.

Lacno BSCE-3
CASE STUDY 1: The Smell of Money
Brief summary
A paper company that started 22 years ago is causing bad effects to the environment. So Al Nots is busy
planning on how to present for tomorrow’s annual meeting. As a manager of the plant, it was up to him
to justify their projects from the health and environment organizations as well as making sure the stock
holders meet their demands.

Situation analysis

Bad effects to Concerned

the environment citizens

Meeting with
everyone

Angry Governments duty to

help the encironment
stockholders

Statement of the problem

1. The bad effects of the paper production to the environment
2. The angry stockholders that might withhold their stocks
3. The high demand of costs due to meeting clean-air standards
4. The government’s authority to maintain higher safety standards

Alternative Course of action

 1. Get a lawyer. Ask for advice.

Pros:

He/She can defend your company well

He/She can talk your way out of this

He/She can suggest demands that might help your company

Cons:

He/She might be expensive

He/She might not be able to do what you expect

He/She might be busy handling other cases

Recommendation
1. I recommend you study and analyse all the data you received
2. Make a powerpoint presentation for tomorrow
3. Don’t be nervous and just be natural
4. To research more of the people present and the government present

Implementation plan
1. Present you data and analysis
2. Discuss it deliberately and with authority since you are the manager
3. Ask for if there are any questions
4. Smile