CHOOSING A FRAME TO PROBLEM SOLVE

Part 1

            Decision making of Hammermill paper is quite involving because of the complex array due to the radical expansion and acquisition. The decision of diversification creates a way for the company to grow from original pulp and a paper mill to a national network. As a result communication among the managers had to be a key issue. This is because problems such as decision-making had to be solved. In order to make it successful, various division managers had to be involved. The company leaders such as the executives had to be involved. A decision such as performance and the specific goals of each department had to be communicated. In order to make it right then, the employees must be involved in order to know what is expected of them, various division managers and corporate headquarters need to set realist goal and implement the objectives and the executive managers and directors have to be involved in financing the whole project.

Part 2

            Structuring communication for the managers will require a clear a clear understanding of the organization outlay. This will ensure that the chain of command is observed and utilized in the best way. In order to do this then, the four frames of conveying the message that will facilitate decision making will need to be implemented. This involves a formal planning process that will ensure that the performance will be achieved due to specific goals set. Implementing the objectives and financing them through the various process will ensure communication through the various divisions. Budgeting will also play a key role. This will ensure that the budgets are properly estimated and there will be a smooth running of the business. The implementation of this frame will facilitate the elimination of any obstacle for the smooth running of the business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Hammermill Paper Company (Adapted from the full case study – used with permission)