ENT 575 Case Write-up for Whats the Big Idea: 910959

·         Problems identified in the case (at least two)

1. Problem description 1: [When BIFG needed to turn the attention towards the making the home and garden opportunities occur. There were certain issues with Collins and Arbeloff which they required to sort out.  The first issue was the threat of  inventors in the industry who were perhaps  overlooked and were sitting on the worthy products ]
   1. Problem description 2: [The next issue was the use of the successful process in the Kids’ space to an extended industry that is much different from the kid’s toy industry.]

·         Most important problem (the use of the successful process in the Kids’ space to an extended industry that is much different from the kid’s toy industry):

1. Problem description: [The BIG IDEA GROUP wanted to stay sustainable in the market and expand too with their innovative ideas. They intended to employ the same process of the Kid’s industry. The issue was to find the right people and the right resources for actualizing this dream.  ]

2.      Why the above problem is more important than each the other problem(s) identified above:

• Comparison of most important problem with the other problem: [The problem of successfully using the inventory process used in the Kids’ industry is more important because if the issue is resolved once , it will open new ways and opportunities for the company, The competitors will no longer be a problem and the company will be able to gain the competitive advantage in the market through their innovative ideas dealt in a vast range of industries. ]

·         Stakeholders (at least 2 specific individuals or groups):

1. Name of Stakeholder 1: the owners ]
   1. How the most important problem affects him / her / them:  The entire issue affects them because the success of the previous process on the kid’s industry on a wider industry would help them gain recognition as an established organization in the industry. The unsuccessful outcome of their basic system might also bring an end to their dream.
   1. Name of Stakeholder 2: [the customers ]
      1. How the most important problem affects him / her / them: [Innovation in the current industry is the most essential aspect every organization should focus on. It has also been found that the customers or the end users stay agreeable on paying money for the product or service worthy of it.  When the strategy of innovation will be suitably applied in other industries too, it will facilitate the customer as they will receive more innovative outlook of the products and services in the industry.

·         Causes (at least one):

1. Cause 1:
   1. Description of cause: [lack of people and resources ]
   1. How this cause is drawn from the course readings (textbook or articles): [ I have learnt from the coursework that the entire process of innovation is not a single process and includes the talented and creative people as well as desired resources. It has been found that ideas can come from anywhere but finding actually talented people is difficult. However, the perfect combination of people and process gives success to innovation.]

·         Alternative solutions (at least three):

1. Solution 1 description: [They must start from the top]
   1. How this solution solves the most important problem in a way that is different from other solutions: [This strategy asks to leaders to create a psychological environment which fosters a sustained innovation at every level. Innovation must occur at every levels of the organization. The leader must promote the innovative culture to favor the inventive thinking regardless of the size of the industry. ]
   1. How this solution addresses one or more of the causes identified above: [It will help to encourage the environment of the organization towards being innovation oriented. It will also enable the organization  to make the recruitment and hiring process  ]
   1. Why will this solution be acceptable to the stakeholders identified above: [It will be acceptable by the stakeholders mentioned above because it is for the benefit of the company and will yield success]
   1. Solution 2 description: [They must hire people from different perspectives ]
      1. How this solution solves the most important problem in a way that is different from other solutions: [ They must look for employees who understand the vision of the company , align with the culture , enrich the organizational culture with different perspectives , have passions and capabilities]
      1. How this solution addresses one or more of the causes identified above: [ The issue of lack of suitable people for extending the innovation process will be solved by this method]
      1. Why will this solution be acceptable to the stakeholders identified above: [ This will be accepted by the stakeholders because it is for the purpose of increasing the competitiveness of the organization in the market.]
   1. Solution 3 description: [write solution description here]
      1. How this solution solves the most important problem in a way that is different from other solutions: [write explanation here]
      1. How this solution addresses one or more of the causes identified above: [write explanation here]
      1. Why will this solution be acceptable to the stakeholders identified above: [write explanation here]

·         Recommendation (They must hire people from different perspectives)

1. Description of the solution: [They must look for employees who understand the vision of the company , align with the culture , enrich the organizational culture with different perspectives , have passions and capabilities]
   1. Description of criterion or criteria you chose to compare the solutions: [write criterion or criteria here]
      1. Why is / are this criterion / criteria relevant for the organization in the case:

[write explanation here]

• Why is your recommendation better than the first alternative solution above: [write explanation here]
  • Why is your recommendation better than the second alternative solution above: [write explanation here]

§  Implementation of the recommendation:

1. Short-term steps: [write at least two implementation steps here]
2. Medium-term steps: [write at least two implementation steps here]
3. Long-term steps: [write at least two implementation steps here]
4. Pitfalls for the organization if it implements your recommendation:
   1. Pitfall 1: [write description of one pitfall and suggestion to mitigate its effect here]
   1. Pitfall 2: [write description of one pitfall and suggestion to mitigate its effect here]

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