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Your close friend Joey Garcia just inherited a food truck. Joey lives and works at a restaurant in El Paso, Texas. He was given his Uncle Arturo's food truck and business. Ancle Arturo left Joey with $250,000.00 in the business checking account to run the business. Uncle Arturo's last request was for Joey to continue his legacy by taking over the business although the food truck business is profitable, profits have declined in the past year, due to Uncle Arturo's poor health

1. Joey has had restaurant experience and has helped his uncle with the food truck on occasion. he is familiar with his uncle's patrons.

2. Joey is bilingual and has relatives in Mexico and the United States

3. Joey has no formal education in management or running a business.

4. 3 part-time contingent employees worked for Uncle Arturo they are all bilingual.

5. Joey has a hard time making decisions and telling people what to do. 

6. Uncle Arturo's food truck serves big burritos ( 15 varieties)the biggest complaint from his patrons is the time it takes move up in the line to order and to get their food

7. in the past, Uncle Arturo moved his truck between 3 locations to provide meals to factory workers.

8. Uncle Arturo's business already has all the required operating license and permits and equipment.

Joey needs your help.  He has asked you to help restructure the business by using the Decision-making process and other management practices.  He has asked you to use your knowledge of management to suggest a new plan for the business.  He wants you to organize a structure that fosters efficiency and effectiveness.  Joey wants your advice in leading by giving suggestions about staff.  In addition, he is counting on you to recommend controls to evaluate whether or not the plans need adjusting.