Scale Model Club of the Philippines
The Scale Model Club of the Philippines’ Case Study
The Scale Model Club of the Philippines: Managing Fun in a Hobby Club
A. STATEMENT OF KEY ISSUES
Scale model club of the Philippines (SMCP) is an organization dedicated to the hobby of plastic scale modeling in the Philippines. It was established by five hobbyists in 2001, the main goal of which was to develop the full potential of its members in scale modeling. The club has three main purposes, (1) to promote scale modeling as a hobby, (2) to provide a venue where hobbyists can meet, and (3) to develop the member’s skills. Edwin, the former vice-president of SMPC is the newly elected president.
I. What are the main issues in the case?
Edwin should reconstruct SMCP with the effort to address the following issues. In executing this plan, he needs to deal with the conservative executive board members who want to retain the organizations identity and character.
Lack of commitment among members
Members were not committed to the development of the SMCP as a whole. They had different motives for being in the organization. Some were interested in honing their skills and learning more about the said hobby; others were there “just to have fun” (which was the objective of club), to kill time and to enjoy the “barkadahan”. Members come from all walks of life – with different professions and age which can account to the diversity of the organization.
Unorganized organizational chart
The five founders of the firm, four of which formed the executive board and the other one acted as the president.The irregularity of the web administrator and chapter contact, both of which are appointed and will serve SMCP for a term of one year add to the inconsistency of the organization.
Accountability and reliability of officers elected
The president is the principal decision maker who sets policies and directs the strategic planning. In the day to day activity of the firm however, the president can be swayed by other members of the
The Scale Model Club of the Philippines: Managing Fun in a Hobby Club
A. STATEMENT OF KEY ISSUES
Scale model club of the Philippines (SMCP) is an organization dedicated to the hobby of plastic scale modeling in the Philippines. It was established by five hobbyists in 2001, the main goal of which was to develop the full potential of its members in scale modeling. The club has three main purposes, (1) to promote scale modeling as a hobby, (2) to provide a venue where hobbyists can meet, and (3) to develop the member’s skills. Edwin, the former vice-president of SMPC is the newly elected president.
I. What are the main issues in the case?
Edwin should reconstruct SMCP with the effort to address the following issues. In executing this plan, he needs to deal with the conservative executive board members who want to retain the organizations identity and character.
Lack of commitment among members
Members were not committed to the development of the SMCP as a whole. They had different motives for being in the organization. Some were interested in honing their skills and learning more about the said hobby; others were there “just to have fun” (which was the objective of club), to kill time and to enjoy the “barkadahan”. Members come from all walks of life – with different professions and age which can account to the diversity of the organization.
Unorganized organizational chart
The five founders of the firm, four of which formed the executive board and the other one acted as the president.The irregularity of the web administrator and chapter contact, both of which are appointed and will serve SMCP for a term of one year add to the inconsistency of the organization.
Accountability and reliability of officers elected
The president is the principal decision maker who sets policies and directs the strategic planning. In the day to day activity of the firm however, the president can be swayed by other members of the