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ACTIVITY FILE4 Organisation, Case study, page 43Manager BYou are in favour of the relocation. Listen to the opinions of the other members of thecommittee. Try to persuade them to agree to the relocation. These are some of yourreasons. Add any other points you can think of.• Relocation will reduce costs and boost proAts in the long run.• Having everyone on one site will improve communication.• Excellent facilities in the new building will motivate staff. For example, there is atop· floor cafe, fitness centre and a swimming pool in the basement.• Relocation grants and tax incentives will be available from the local authority in the area.• Overseas visitors will enjoy the surrounding countryside.•There are several cheap hotels in Beauchamp and the surrounding area.4 Organisation, Case study, page 43Independent Management ConsultantYou have advised many companies on relocation. You think the relocation would be goodfor the company. Add any other points you can think of.• The new building will have a large, open·plan ofAce, which is very good forcommunication and staff relations.• Teamwork should improve in the new building because there is a spacious loungewhere staff can relax and share ideas.• InStep will help staff to relocate. The company will provide:- vans to help them move their belongings;- subsidised meals in the canteen;- child care facilities (creche);- petrol subsidies;- fiexitime working hours for staff with young children.6 Money, Case study, page 59On-the-Spot car cleaningDescriptionTwo years ago you started up a business, hiring and training unemployed youngstersto clean cars in car parks and garages in Atlanta. You provide modern, high·poweredequipment. This enables your workers to clean car interiors and exteriors quickly andto a high standard.Why you want the moneyTo expand your cleaning service to other cities in Georgia.Advantages to tycoonsThe business is providing work for unemployed people. This would be good for thetycoons' image.It is a very successful local business. Last year's turnover was $1.5 million. ProAt: $O.3m.Turnover/profit projectionsYear 1: $2.5m/$0.5m Year 2: $4m/$0.8mNegotiating termsYear 3: $6m/$1.4mYou want the tycoons to invest $500,000 for a stake of 20% in your business.Yo u may invent any other information you wish. Note: it is likely that the tycoons will askfo r 0 bigger stake in your business. You must decide if it is worth increasing your offe r.Try to predict what questions they will ask you.144scanned for Paul Jennings