Assignment
Review the case study below and respond appropriately. This case study is more comprehensive and requires a more in-depth response. In the paper, you should include the following:
A. Why might a structured organizational assessment framework be a useful tool in identifying the issues in a situation like the one presented in the Whispering Pines case?
B. What critical issues are evident in the Whispering Pines case? How might these issues be organized within an organizational assessment framework?
C. The most pressing issue in this case is the question of financial viability. While not clear on the specifics, Tim Hayden questions the financial viability of Whispering Pines and asks Lee McBride to prepare a break-even analysis.
a. Option a: Using the summary financial information provided (included in the case as Appendix A), prepare a break-even analysis showing the number of residents necessary to attain financial viability, with 9 being the maximum possible number of residents.
b. Option b: Using the sample break-even analysis provided (included in the case as Appendix B), identify the number of residents necessary to attain financial viability and discuss your underlying thinking and assumptions.
D. The Whispering Pines budget is currently dependent on reactive, ad hoc fundraising by board members. What proactive strategies should the board consider to bring the organization back to profitability?
E. In addition to issues related to financial viability, there are several key issues at play in the Whispering Pines case that are preventing the organization from recruiting and retaining the necessary number of residents. How would you describe other issues that are critical to long-term organizational viability?
F. There are many issues impacting the organizational viability of Whispering Pines. How would you prioritize the importance of these issues?
G. What specific recommendations would you make to the client regarding Whispering Pines?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.