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Respond specifically to the questions listed below. You need NOT develop a cohesive essay but may provide stand-alone responses to each item. While your written response need not form a cohesive whole, the plans you propose should work together. All will be implemented within the same unit and so should be supportive or even synergistic.

Question 1. Describe the major (management, not physical) structures and systems of this manufacturing organization. For example, what is the ownership structure?

Question 2. What possible operational causes do you see for Forefront's struggle to be profitable?

Question 3. What management practices contribute to the problems you identify?

Question 4. What changes would you propose to implement in the five months before the move to the new factory?

Question 5. What specific changes would you propose to implement after Forefront moves to the new plant? Be sure to state your reasons for these plans.

Question 6. How can management control systems be used to address change management/cultural issues? Provide specific examples of how you will use management control systems and measurements to support the changes you recommend.