DECISION MAKING TOOLS

Critical Decisions Decision One An independent partner is having human resources (HR) issues. The local manager employs three people, but two out of the three are unreliable and are frequently late for appointments. Due to her relationship with the employees, the local manager is unwilling to fire them. The volunteer regional manager has been brought in by the independent partner to identify why the organization isn’t thriving. What tools would best help that regional manager clarify to the local manager what the issue is? Decision Two An independent partner is running out of space to house additional animals. Because of this, the manager needs to make a decision to either move to a bigger location or to utilize significantly more volunteer “foster” families to host additional animals. There is a larger facility located within the city limits that would greatly reduce the transportation costs associated with acquiring animals, but the lease is at the top of the budget. There is a location 30 minutes outside of the city limit that is significantly cheaper, but the transportation costs would increase. What tools would you suggest a local partner use to make an informed decision on if he should relocate, and if so, where to locate? What tools would best help him make this decision? Decision Three An independent partner is looking to grow brand awareness. He feels that the demographic for the exotic animals at his location would do well if he could connect with males ages 18 to 34. What marketing tools would best help him reach the target market? Decision Four An independent partner just received a generous donation of gently used equipment. The donation included numerous specialty items and a large amount of food and cleaning supplies. These goods must be documented on the organization’s financial statements. What specific tools do you need in order to ensure you account for the fair value of the donated goods? Decision Five At the latest annual meeting, numerous independent partners discussed a growing demand for the rehoming of spiders. The PetSavr model is focused on reptiles, but this could be a good opportunity to expand the nonprofit, help with overall finances, and provide a service to local communities across the country. That said, it is a significant undertaking and would require extensive financial and human resources. What tools and information are needed to make an informed decision that helps your partners and maintains the core value of meeting the community niche of exotic animal rehoming?