Introduction
The given paper is devoted to the comprehensive investigation of the case Transferring Innovation Across National Boundaries which delves into the major concerns of Minnesota Biolabs functioning, a company responsible for tests for sepsis infection. Its gradual rise and success are preconditioned by the efficient approach to management and the great demand for tests of this sort. For this reason, MB was able to create the basis for the evolution. However, the case demonstrates that at the moment the company passes through the period of change trying to implement new approaches and reconsider its functioning. For this reason, the given paper investigates the efficiency of these measures and tends to analyze the nature of different solutions accepted by MB. The change process in Minnesota Biolabs is taken as the main object of the investigation as it could be used as the model of efficient reorganization. Finally, methods of data collection needed to offer a scientific rationale for this very change are discussed.
The majority of modern companies and corporations are passing through the period of change at the moment. It is preconditioned by the appearance of new factors that should be considered when creating a strategic plan. The rise of technologies, development of science, evolution of humanistic movements, and many other phenomena obviously impact the functioning of any company and have an overwhelming influence on its outcomes. In this regard, the investigation of these very aspects is a key element for success. This fact results in the increased importance of data collection methods that help to obtain the clear vision of the current situation and, which is more important, create an efficient response that will incorporate different strategies and approaches to attain success and guarantee the companys further rise. For this reason, the case Transferring Innovation Across National Boundaries provides the ground for discussion as it shows Minnesota Biolabs strategic actions used to ensure that the company will rise and be able to face the majority of modern challenges and alter its approach to sepsis as one of the most nagging problems of the modern healthcare environment (“The horseshoe crab and public health,” n.d.).
Thesis Statement
Investigating the above-mentioned case, we could formulate a specific thesis statement that incorporates the main ideas and creates the basis for the further discussion. Yet, Minnesota Biolabs functioning could be considered a good example of the companys ability to reconsider its model that used to be efficient and introduce the new one to be able to meet modern requirements and attain success. The given thesis statement demonstrates that MB is taken as an example of an efficient management that should be followed. For this reason, its comprehensive investigation is needed to understand the major concerns of MBs strategic plan and trace the companys alterations at a certain period of time. Furthermore, the in-time alterations of the model used for the company for a long period of time obviously should be considered a risky affair which should be preconditioned by the analysis of all aspects and possible complications that might appear. That is why data collection tools become especially significant.
Purpose of Paper
Thus, resting on the above-mentioned thesis, we could also formulate the purpose of the paper which is the deep and comprehensive investigation of the most important aspects of the BMs functioning and its change strategy. The given purpose contributes to the necessity of the analysis of different approaches used by the company to collect data and create an environment beneficial for its growth. Moreover, accepting the fact that BM managed to create an efficient model that provides the companys workers with a certain amount of independence combined with specific responsibility, another purpose of the given paper is to investigate the peculiarities of the given model and methods the company uses to improve the efficiency of its workers and collaboration of departments located in different parts of the world. The international character of the company introduces another important aspect which is the efficiency of different strategies at the international level and their possible implementations in various areas.
Overview of Paper
The thesis and purposes of the paper determine its structure. It is organized in the way to conduct the comprehensive investigation of the company’s functioning and obtain the data needed to conclude about the most important steps that could be followed by other companies or business ventures. For this reason, the first part of the papers body delves into the three forms of data collection and their usage at the first stages of the change process of Minnesota Biolabs. The second part revolves around the Informal design elements and their possible usage in terms of the given case. Additionally, predictions related to BMs entry to the new market and product adoption in Japan and Europe are suggested At the end of the paper, we summarize the material and outline lessons that could be learned.
Body
Forms of Data Collection
MB is a company that conducts tests for sepsis infection. Traditionally, these tests were performed on live animals and resulted in their death. However, the rise of science and humanistic approach introduced a new opportunity that could be used by the company to reorganize its functioning. Yet, Sepsis Detection Tests now can use blood extracted from horseshoe crabs, and this procedure does not harm their health (Iacurci, 2014). It is obvious that the given approach will alter the companys functioning greatly and trigger the change process. Thus, to create the basis for the further reorganization and empowerment, MB should collect the unique data related to the current environment and unique factors that might impact its final results. Traditionally, there are three main methods of data collection which are surveys, interviews, and focus groups (“Data collection methods,” n.d.). The company should obviously use all of them to predict the appearance of possible complications or positive trends. Especially important data collection is at the first stages of the change process. MB should use surveys to trace the alteration of the employees and main clients moods and their attitude to the new approach that could be used. Furthermore, exploration of the interview will result in the acquisition of data related to the country general managers functioning. Being responsible for the MBs promotion in a certain area, they are important actors who contribute to the companys rise greatly. For this reason, their understanding of the future goals is crucial and could be investigated by the interview. Finally, focus groups will also help to acquire the information needed for a comprehensive investigation of the dominating moods and perspectives. For this reason, data collection methods become an integral part of the change process as they contribute to the creation of a certain basis for the further rise.
Informal Design Elements
Continuing the investigation of the MBs functioning, we could also focus on its approach to employees and their work. County managers are provided with a specific authority that contributes to the increased responsibility and, at the same time, provides numerous opportunities for the further personal and professional development. Under these conditions, it is possible to apply several Informal Design Elements to the given case. First, there are Individual developmental opportunities as country managers act in the way that considers both their own and organizational needs. The given pattern results in their great efficiency as they realize their great contribution to the companys rise. Furthermore, the concept of the clarity of organizational goals could also be applied to the case. It means that all employees of the company have a clear understanding of the desired outcomes and work hard to attain success and guarantee the BMs rise. Finally, shared information concept could also be used in terms of the given case. The fact is that country managers have numerous authorities to be able to organize the functioning of a regional department and guarantee its efficient functioning. For this reason, they should also possess the most crucial data related to the company’s performance like costs, finances, profitability, information on competitors, customers attitude, etc. Only under these conditions, they will be able to function efficiently and contribute to BMs empowerment in terms of the new approach to STD tests.
Predictions
Finally, speaking about the companys possible success in Europe and Japan, it is also vital to outline several important aspects. First, the new approach to SDT could be considered innovative, which means that it rests on the usage of new technologies combined with the increased efficiency of different processes (Asadollahi, 2014). For this reason, the usage of this method could guarantee the companys adherence to the cohort of the most innovative brands, and this fact could not but have the great positive impact on the brands reputation. For this reason, this decision will obviously be accepted by managers in these regions. Moreover, the usage of the approach that does not do harm to animals and saves their lives is another great advantage of this very method. The above-mentioned rise of humanistic movements preconditions the significant alteration of the perspective on the role animals play in labs (Mancini, 2015). For this reason, their numerous deaths do not remain unnoticed. In this regard, the method that could both guarantee the positive results and save animals lives (“Sepsis fact sheet,” n.d.) will obviously be appreciated by local departments in Europe and Japan. Considering these tendencies, we could state that the company will obviously attain success in these regions and will manage to finish its change process successfully.
Conclusion
Altogether, MB could be characterized by the efficient approach to its management. The company provides its country managers with a certain level of autonomy and this fact results in their increased performance and efficiency. Moreover, the alteration of the traditional approach to SDT and its replacement with the more humanistic one is another important aspect that should be taken into account to create the basis for its rise in the 21st century in terms of the increased demands for the companies of this sort.
Lesson Learned
The case provides important data related to the change process. Thus, we should accept the idea that the implementation of the basic data collection methods and their usage to analyze the current environment and create the basis for the company’s rise is an integral part of any successful change process. Finally, the adherence to innovative approaches also impacts the final outcomes.
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