Hrm/531 Week 3 Assignment

If upper management is interested in exploring more technologically advanced and interactive toys within my core brand, I would approach the process with an open mind, including a creativity aspect to accomplish this goal. Researching both current and past successes and failures with technologically advanced toys within the company would be the first step. To eliminate competing with yourself or repeating errors made in the past, research is always key (Ferrell & Hartline, 2014, p. 16). Next, creating an outline of the toys we currently produce and evaluating them to determine the best possible results for implementing the new technology. While doing so, this would be a great time to develop our target group for sales. Are we creating a product for teenagers, or tweens? This information will prove vital in determining the features to include or exclude during the development phase. While reviewing the current inventory, designers would be asked to assist with interfacing modifications to current products, to determine the pros and cons of making adjustments. With safety being the number one priority, we must ensure that the product maintains its highest level of standard. If deemed that the modifications will not be suitable for our core brand, I would create an alternative solution to the request from upper management, which may involve an entirely new product. If deemed suitable, the next phase would be testing the product and then preparing for the marketing campaign. Establishing an effective marketing campaign is a
Mistakes will occur but the reaction to the mistake is just as valuable, as the mistake itself. In decision-making, many times decisions require a situational approach, which allows management to assess each situation differently prior to making a