Chapter 2 Acme Manufacturing Company

I. Central Problem: How could Steve Arnold get better control over his job as a

production manager.

II. Objectives:

1. Finish all of his assigned tasks for the day.

2. Be on his meetings on time.

3. Submit all of his reports on time.

4.  Coordinating all production activities and operations.

5. Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed

III. Alternative Courses of Actions:

ACA 1: Plan your day from start to finish, create a schedule for day-to-day activities.

Advantages Disadvantages

Scheduling determines what tasks to It takes time and effort to designate

prioritize. tasks that should be done.

It helps in doing tasks per scheduled It is difficult do emergency or

time so that you won’t be late for unexpected tasks.

commitments.

Scheduling helps you get clear on Lack of flexibility.

your purpose for the day.

ACA 2: Identify important problems that can be solved and delegate tasks to

subordinates.
 Advantages Disadvantages

There will be faster flow for the The tasks done by the subordinates

tasks to be done. are may not be as good as the work

of the manager.

Less work will be assigned to the Needs proper and thorough planning.

manager which will leave room for

emergency tasks.

It will improve time management. The subordinates may have lack of

experience for the tasks assigned to

them.

ACA 3: Avoid unnecessary activities and stop procrastination.

Advantages Disadvantages

More time to do important tasks. Less time to socialize.

Can finish tasks on time or even Less time to accommodate to

before deadline. employees and have small talks.

The manager will have more rooms The manager might not have time to

for sudden meeting or emergency breathe and de-stress while doing

situations. work.

IV. Recommendation:

ACA 1: Plan your day from start to finish, create a schedule for day-to-day activities.
Steve Arnold could control his job and have a productive work operation if he

will have a thorough schedule of his time and the designated tasks to be done

from day in to time out. With this Steve will know his priorities and would be

able to perform tasks that are needed to be complied within the day. He will also

not forget the important meetings that he has to attend to with each specific

individual. He will be able to manage his time well and will also be able to

accommodate emergency or special tasks if he can finish his scheduled tasks

before the deadline. Steve will not have a hard time remembering operational

works which will greatly help in his overall productivity in the workplace.