Josh’s Dream Job

Organizational Theory (MBA 617)

September 2019

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Welcome to Blast from the Past Power Sports (BPPS LLC).

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• (Resources Goal): Increase business relationships with fabrication facilities capable of replicating older model vehicle parts while using modern materials and design. (Measure): Establish fabrication facility redundancy pertaining to rare parts production for common makes and models of motorcycles (1974 – 1980).

• (Production Efficiency Goal): Provide employee training that allows for cross-training opportunities across multiple manufacturing departments. (Measure): 50% of all manufacturing employees to develop skills in painting, assembly, and engine tuning responsibilities.

• (Marketing Goal): Establish a dominant niche business environment through aggressive marketing and sales initiatives. (Measure): Increase West Coast and Midwest sales by 25%.

• (External Environment/Change Goal): Develop methods that will allow for greater production flexibility with minimal cost. (Measure): Identify and list specific customer needs through feedback and survey studies.

• (Innovation Goal): Strive to enhance new and improved technological processes and systems. (Measure): Identify and replace obsolete production techniques and manufacturing equipment by year end.

Organizational Structure

In 2015, Blast from the Past Power Sports (BPPS) originated as a “mom & pop” organization located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The entire restoration operation was performed by family members and was considered more of a hobby rather than an actual business. Although the original purpose of the business remains the same, increased demand and heightened interest changed the overall direction. It became very evident that in order to sustain long term success, BPPS must become more structured with a clear vision and well established goals.

In 2019, a third party consultant was hired to help determine the best organizational structure to meet BPPS’s vision and long term operational goals. As a result, BPPS became a limited liability corporation and adopted a more rigid and traditional organizational structure (i.e chairman (owner), president, and departmental managers). BPPS LLC believes that they are now on track to achieve great success and future growth.