BSBCRT611 Project Portfolio 1 1
BSBCRT611 Project Portfolio 1 1
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BSBCRT611
APPLYCRITICAL THINKING
FOR COMPLEX PROBLEM
SOLVING
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Assessor:
Date: 07-11-2022
Stakeholders:
Numeric/Financial data:
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Outline complex issue Due to the unprecedented increase in demand and supply-chain
interruptions, management now forecasts that 2020 sales will
Describe the complex issue
be $55 million, net profit will be $5 million, and net cash flow
associated with the
will be negative $3 million. Determining new business models
business, including:
is also a challenging problem for the organization at the
a brief outline of the moment because the global COVID-19 event has significantly
issue altered the complexity of the supply chain.
The business will need to think about and create a new business
plan that can fit with the current internet trend. However, they
also need to take into account the hostility between China and
Hong Kong, which will have an impact on the plant in Hong
Kong.
who the stakeholders Stakeholders:
are and how they are
A person or collection of persons who possess stock in a
associated with the
company. An individual with obligations to and an interest in
issue
the success of an organization, society, or other entity, such as a
worker, client, or citizen. The stakeholders and how they are
associated with the issues are discussed below:
Board of directors
Management team need to participate in a decision
making process and suggestion of solution for the
identified issues.
Customers: Always satisfy the clients
Suppliers: Always keep a positive and good relationship
with supplie
Financial team: Budgets and financial analyses are
prepared by the financial team and CFO.
Manufacturing team: exchange concepts, work on
putting solutions into action.
analysis and
presentation of Operation team: exchange concepts, work on putting
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three risks involved in Risk involved in pursuing solution: Sometime there may be risk
pursuing solutions. while searching for the solution because we need to do various
things for solution. The three risks involved in pursuing
solution are as follows:
Relationship with suppliers: Supplier relationship management
(SRM) is a methodical process for assessing the suppliers of
goods, materials, and services to a company, figuring out how
each supplier contributes to success, and creating plans to raise
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Legislation ☐
Presentation ☐
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Generate alternative Critical thinking method: When you use critical thinking, you
solutions for your issue analyse, interpret, evaluate, and form opinions about what you
Summarise the outcomes of read, hear, say, or write. The Greek word kritikos, which means
your meeting with the "able to judge or distinguish," is where the word "critical"
originates. The ability to access information and be conscious of
stakeholder, including:
biases or preconceptions, including your own, is referred to as
an outline of two critical thinking. Similar to information literacy, it entails
critical thinking assessing claims, recognizing and solving issues objectively and
techniques used to methodically, and effectively expressing your opinions.
generate solution
alternatives with other Problem-solving: It is the capacity to resolve any challenges
stakeholders (attach and conflicts by making use of all the tools and knowledge at
proof e.g. mind map to hand. Along with other sources of information, it will
this section of your incorporate the expertise, knowledge, and experiences of the
workforce.
portfolio)
List of four to six Analysis: With this approach, topics are examined and all
pertinent data is gathered from multiple sources utilizing both
alternative solutions.
qualitative and quantitative analysis. Participation of
stakeholders, a registry of lessons learned, policies and
processes, etc. are all examples of information.
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that we prefer.
The payment periods should be extended to make the process
much easier.
Regularly engaging in the campaigns and increasing the
production of the organization.
Evaluate alternative Most of the time, a decision is taken to address a problem. The
solutions nature of the issue that needs to be corrected must therefore be
Evaluate each identified defined and limited before moving on. All the identified
solution to establish their alternative solution must be evaluated very carefully. Through a
careful evaluation we can identify that they are the best solution
feasibility. Include:
for the problem or not.
success criteria
Success criteria: To be within customer’s satisfaction,
constraints relationship with suppliers, and approval from
evaluation of each stakeholders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
alternative against the Constraints: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
criteria and . . . .
constraints
Government restrictions due to COVID-19.
List of all feasible
Rising tension can change the political situation and new
options
legislations can change everything.
World economy is water falling that restrains many business
activities.
Evaluation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
Establishing second manufacturing facility. It will be difficult as
many still under government restrictions.
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Compare feasible solutions It will be good if we compare two different feasible option
because we can figure out the best option by comparing
Use one appropriate
different options. Two critical thinking techniques: -
tool/technique to compare
Brainstorming and Cost Benefit Analysis
all feasible alternatives
with one another. Include: An assessment of bias in decision-making: This choice was
made impartially. It was founded on facts, including
a description of the
information on the company's finances. We may generate all
tool or technique used
viable solutions and compare them to one another using the
proof of your same standards, demonstrating the objectivity of the choice.
comparison (e.g.
The comparison is shown in the table
table, financial
below: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
analysis etc)
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more.
Choose the best solution The cloud-based solution technology development is the finest
for your complex issue answer for the firm. It's currently the hot topic, as everybody
Choose the best alternative relies on the web at home for their pursuits. Several online-
based businesses have expanded their market dominance and
and explain:
operating margins. The technology doesn't quite break any laws,
Why did you choose but it will necessitate additional rules and processes for the
it? corporation because cloud-based software is the company's
How does it meet the initial innovation, which will eventually become one of its key
legislation and businesses.
organisational policy
requirements?
Risks:
Are there any risks
associated with your Loss of Information
solution? Loss of data constitutes one of the most prevalent concerns
What are the regarding cloud solution. It is often referred to as data leaking.
advantages of the Data loss takes place when information is removed, damaged,
or rendered inaccessible by a person, program, or program. In a
chosen solution?
cloud services context, data loss happens if our important
Resources required material is in the control of others, one or more information
pieces cannot be utilized by the data holder, a hard drive fails,
and program is not upgraded.
Non - secure APIs and compromised layouts
As we all know, cloud technology is entirely dependent on the
Internet, thus it is essential to safeguard gateways and APIs
which are utilized by multiple stakeholders. APIs offer the most
convenient approach to connect with the majority of web
services. Several solutions in cloud technology are accessible to
the general public. Because these facilities can be reached by
outside people, there is a possibility that they will be disrupted
and compromised by cybercriminals.
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Theft of Information
Data leak is the procedure whereby private data is seen,
obtained, or taken by a foreign entity without authority,
resulting in the cybercriminals hacking the business resources.
Advantages:
IT costs have been lowered.
Switching to cloud technology might help you save money on
repairing and controlling your IT infrastructure. Instead of
acquiring costly hardware and software for the company, you
may save money by utilizing the services of your cloud
computing provider.
Extensibility
The company can swiftly either increase or decrease its
operating and storing requirements to fit current demands,
giving them mobility as their needs change. Instead of obtaining
and implementing costly upgrades manually, the cloud
computing service provider may do it for you. Using cloud
saves you time, allowing you to focus on operating your
business.
Partnership effectiveness
Collaborating in a cloud system enables the company to interact
and exchange more readily than conventional ways. If you are
completing a task in many places, you may utilize cloud
technology to provide access to the same information to
workers, subcontractors, and foreign entities.
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Resources Required:
Access to internet connectivity,
Workstations computers
Server
Programmers
IT Officer
Marketing and promotional teams/campaign
Human Resources
Attach: Brief ☐
Feedback register ☐
This Brief outline forms part of Section 2 of the Project Portfolio for BSBCRT611 Apply critical
thinking for complex problem solving.
Brief:
Issue:
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The issue at hand is that growing a firm involves considerable outlays of working capital.
Although an earnings is forecast to rise, profitability are anticipated to decrease. As a
consequence, the cash flow would be significantly strained.
Proposed Solution
Customers who make advance payments are offered a chance to earn a rebate. If the production
line could satisfy customer requirements, the governing board feels that doing so will help
improve liquidity and customer satisfaction. This is the sole alternative which satisfies each and
every critical success factors.
Benefits:
Improve liquidity
Good relationships with customers
Good relationship with suppliers
Boost of company.
Concerned Risks:
Resources
Marketing team
Sales team
Promotion campaign
Selling strategyy.
Proof of two critical thinking techquie used:
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new commercial
Search for less expensive sources.
Consumers' prices will be raised.
Depending on investigation and review, the following are the great choices:
Creating a promotion program and increasing production
Clients that pay in advance receive a price reduction.
Locate investors
Repayment time should be extended.
Cost-benefit Analysis:
Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) is a strategy for comparing potential solutions based on their
cost and the benefits they might offer to the firm.
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Date
Project
Person Receiving Feedback
Name of Reviewer
Comments
Required actions
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Refined brief ☐
Self-Evaluation
This self evaluation forms part of Section 3 of the Project Portfolio for
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How happy am I?
● Establish relevant
legislation, policies and x
procedures
The inquiry wasn't
● Calculate resources
really carried out
required to develop
flawlessly.
solutions X
● Prepare a presentation
I was expecting
and present scope of my
queries.
chosen issue to stake
holders
● Generate
alternative X Today was a
solutions with productive
other stakeholders brainstorming session.
● Evaluate and
compare alternative
solutions
● Decide on the best The best choice was
solution and justify my X
chosen with success
choice factors in mind.
● Prepare and present a
solution brief to X
stakeholders
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Refined Brief:
Issue:
The issue at hand is that growing a firm involves considerable outlays of working capital.
Although an earnings is forecast to rise, profitability are anticipated to decrease. As a
consequence, the cash flow would be significantly strained.
Proposed Solution
Customers who make advance payments are offered a chance to earn a rebate. If the production
line could satisfy customer requirements, the governing board feels that doing so will help
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improve liquidity and customer satisfaction. This is the sole alternative which satisfies each and
every critical success factors.
Benefits:
Improve liquidity
Good relationships with customers
Good relationship with suppliers
Boost of company.
Concerned Risks:
Resources
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we modify our discounting policy and provide
items at original retail.
Requiredactions Based on the feedback, revise the brief.
The deadline is November 24, 2022.
E-mail:
To: CEO, Board of Directors,
From: Mr.xxx
Sub: Regarding your approval implement the proposed solution
Dear All,
I've created a brief and related documentation for the cash flow issue. As you are aware, the
development of our firm needs a large rise in working capital. Revenue is likely to increase,
whereas profit margins are predicted to decrease. As a consequence, the cash flow would be
significantly strained.
As you can see from the brief, it is recommended that a discount scheme be introduced for
customers who prepay for our merchandise. According to the risk analysis, this is expected to
boost our liquidity as well as customer retention and satisfaction, demonstrating that this option
is feasible and that the benefits outweigh the risks and expenses.
We have also finalized the project report regarding the current situation with all the attachments
required. Please go through the report before coming to approval decision and do not hesitate to
contact me for any queries.
Hoping for a positive response. I am expecting the approval no later than 10th November 4, 2022
Please let me know if I can be of any help.
Regards,
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Mr.xxx
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