I chose a business issue within my own work experience. Aircraft paint and primer contain various chemicals and materials that help protect the structure from corrosion and other high altitude and rigorous temperature exposer. But when humans are exposed to these chemicals they can become deadly. The primer used for a C-17 contains a carcinogen known as Chromium-Six. Local laws always take priority over military policy. Different agencies, including Bay Area Air, are always interested in our toxic waist and hazardous materials. Unlike many other bases, Travis Air Force Base does not have a “paint barn,” basically a large hanger for the sanding, painting, and priming of aircraft. The Bio Environmental team at Travis has been harping our flight
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But I did not arrive at this decision instantly; I utilized the six-step rational decision making model from chapter five of the Judge and Robbins text. According to Judge and Robbins the first step is defining the problem; I did that when I realized we were not taking advantage of opportunities to paint aircraft. The second step is to define the decision criteria; and in this situation it was we can continue to wait months even years, or expedite the process somehow. The third step is to allocate weights to the criteria; the weight was I need this done. Fourth was to develop an alternative; my solution to paint a plane in fine condition is the solution I developed because the problem was we can never obtain a aircraft that needs paint so if we have possession of a healthy plane lets paint it anyway. The fifth step is to evaluate the alternatives; I have there will be some discomfort for the airmen and potential safety hazards; but I have found solutions to help prevent permeant structure damage and others methods to keep this safe. My final step is to select the best alternative, and in this case I feel painting this aircraft is the best alternative to accomplish our goals (Robbins & Judge, 148). I also feel this was a rational decision because I made consistent, valued maximizing choices, but we will have some constraints for example the …show more content…
“Specific goals produce a higher level of output than does the generalized goal of ‘do your best.’ For instance, when a trucker commits to making 12 round trip hauls between Toronto and Buffalo, New York, each week the intention gives him a specific object to try to attain” (Robbins & Judge, 185). I agree to this line of thought; and I intend to use it with this paint scenario. As I previously stated, I am attempting to get my flight on board with the order. After learning of the goal-setting theory I want to turn our housekeeping plan into a goal. The nature of my employees is a competitive nature, they crush jobs. I know I still have at least four surveys from Bio that we need to accomplish, if I can turn the completion of each survey into an accomplishment I can make completing this task before the New Year a realistic goal for my flight. The goal will motivate them and we can do
But I did not arrive at this decision instantly; I utilized the six-step rational decision making model from chapter five of the Judge and Robbins text. According to Judge and Robbins the first step is defining the problem; I did that when I realized we were not taking advantage of opportunities to paint aircraft. The second step is to define the decision criteria; and in this situation it was we can continue to wait months even years, or expedite the process somehow. The third step is to allocate weights to the criteria; the weight was I need this done. Fourth was to develop an alternative; my solution to paint a plane in fine condition is the solution I developed because the problem was we can never obtain a aircraft that needs paint so if we have possession of a healthy plane lets paint it anyway. The fifth step is to evaluate the alternatives; I have there will be some discomfort for the airmen and potential safety hazards; but I have found solutions to help prevent permeant structure damage and others methods to keep this safe. My final step is to select the best alternative, and in this case I feel painting this aircraft is the best alternative to accomplish our goals (Robbins & Judge, 148). I also feel this was a rational decision because I made consistent, valued maximizing choices, but we will have some constraints for example the …show more content…
“Specific goals produce a higher level of output than does the generalized goal of ‘do your best.’ For instance, when a trucker commits to making 12 round trip hauls between Toronto and Buffalo, New York, each week the intention gives him a specific object to try to attain” (Robbins & Judge, 185). I agree to this line of thought; and I intend to use it with this paint scenario. As I previously stated, I am attempting to get my flight on board with the order. After learning of the goal-setting theory I want to turn our housekeeping plan into a goal. The nature of my employees is a competitive nature, they crush jobs. I know I still have at least four surveys from Bio that we need to accomplish, if I can turn the completion of each survey into an accomplishment I can make completing this task before the New Year a realistic goal for my flight. The goal will motivate them and we can do