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Alumina Simulation

Background
In the simulation regarding Alumina, it is imperative for the senior leadership team to get in front of accusations pertaining to intentional pollution of Lake Dira. Kelly Bates has accused Alumina of expelling carcinogenic effluents in the lake and consequent drinking water supply. Her accusations lead to potential cause and effect relationship of her 10 year old daughter’s recent leukemia diagnosis. Kelly Bates accusations are important to address because she is accusing Alumina of intentional tort or contributory negligence that resulted in personal damages.
Alumina’s preventive measures against such accusations is resides in simple compliance of EPA regulations and constant internal monitoring of waste management standards. The firm’s standards should exceed EPA regulations to allow for limited, conditional disclosure of routine testing and waste removal processes. If the firm can create community confidence by maintaining records of testing, they will be in a better position of address someone’s accusations like Kelly Bates’ claims of negligence and possible conviction of intentional torts.
The Plan
Referring to the simulation, the first thing that Alumina needs to address is the disparity among the senior leadership team. First, decisions cannot be made and implemented based on personal preference or demeanor. There cannot be hidden agendas as Alumina begins to address the accusations of Kelly Bates or defaming media coverage. Once the senior leadership team comes to consensus on how to make strategic decisions, the next step is to be the first mover in addressing the situation. Alumina should first conduct an independent study of their waste removal and management process, including testing the waters of Lake Dira to access any unintentional wrong doing. During the internal investigation, senior leadership must assess any intentional failures as a preventive measure against intentional torts that may arise as a result of hiding or...