05 - Activity - 1 (Facilty Management)

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Names: JOVELITA S. TABORADA_______________________________Section: BSBA-OM2O1B

Date: 10-23-22 _
ACTIVITY
Pacific Airlines
External factors leading to a significant drop in the air travel market fueled the need for a well-known
airline to reduce its fixed cost base. Pacific Airlines decided to outsource its maintenance activities, for
the majority of its operational portfolio, to a single provider. In doing so, the property function within
the
airline changed from a large in-house resource of engineers and supervisors to a small number of
contract managers. This in turn led to the need for a clear definition of the retained roles, significant
changes to the supporting business processes, and the replacement of legacy systems with up-to-date
information technology solutions that could provide meaningful management information.
Recognizing that the company was in an entirely new position, the airline decided to enlist the help of an
external facilities management consultant. The newly appointed facilities head was instrumental in this
decision. Being new to the organization, the facilities head was unfamiliar, as yet, with the resources at
his disposal and the precise nature of the task ahead of him. As the projected consultancy work could
not be specified in detail, being of an unknown quantity and composition, the company chose to
approach four (4) consultants. There was, therefore, a competitive element among the consultants
identified by the airline as prequalified for the role. The four (4) consultants were asked to tender for a
three (3)-year period of consultancy aimed at helping the airline to manage the transitional period
within its property function. The consultants are required to provide support services through an expert
team of facilities managers, project managers, procurement specialists, contracts managers, electrical
and mechanical engineers.
The head of maintenance of Pacific Airlines reflected the fact that the requirement to manage facilities,
particularly within the wider context of the organization’s overall business needs, was not fully
recognized. Similarly, the type of reactive approach that dominated maintenance activities was evidence
of a lack of strategic thinking and of a failure to recognize facilities as something more than a cost, and
to appreciate their ability to add value to the core business of the organization.
Answer the following items: (3 items x 10 points)

1. Propose ways on how Pacific Airlines may succeed in their organizational restructuring using
the concept of organizational management levels.
 If Pacific Airlines makes sure that employees follow established protocols and do not
deviate from them, including proper staffing of personnel according to talents, they may
be successful in their organizational restructuring. They must also maintain the ability to
adapt to environmental changes that might necessitate changing the focus of their
efforts. Finally, they must make sure that broad intentions are translated into actionable
programs. Every time a topic of policy or procedure is evaluated, Pacific Airlines must also
implement new processes and procedures as needed in the organizational tactics,
including thinking, and acting strategically. Operational requirements are similar. Strict
adherence to a policy that reflects the organization's business plan.
2. Suggest ways on how the newly appointed facilities head of Pacific Airlines may adapt to the
practices of the company.
 The newly hired facilities chief of Pacific Airlines can adjust to corporate practices by
evaluating all the responsibilities that are expected of him and studying all the available
resources. He or she needs to learn as much as they can about local institutions as soon as
possible. They also need to make use of local partners who are familiar with how to deal
with local authorities and who have the necessary contacts with them. Additionally, he or
she must engage in self-reflection by carefully considering your actions and ideas. Finally,
he or she needs to pay attention to specific factors rather than generalizations about
regional cultural differences. The ability to work independently or collaboratively, manage
various projects, and especially constantly be prepared for a shift to adjust situations
ultimately determine one's level of flexibility. The facilities head must be open to new
ideas and thoughts.
3. Identify the appropriate courses of action in managing the facilities of Pacific Airlines based on
the organizational considerations of strategic analysis, solution development, and strategy
implementation.
 Resources audit, in which organizations focus on the capabilities of providers or
suppliers and the status of all procedures and technology, is the proper course of action
for managing the facilities of Pacific Airlines base in the organizational considerations of
strategic analysis. The facility manager must create precise metrics for assessing the
relative merit of options on a facility plan as one of the factors to consider when
developing a solution. And among the factors to take into account when implementing a
strategy are people and system, which organizations need to develop through
appropriate education, training, and mentoring. Additionally, communication must be
established to establish effective messages that are both understood and acted upon by
the employees. Finally, resources planning is necessary for the organization to plan the
use of production factors in an efficient and effective manner in order to ensure proper
allocation and control.
Rubric for grading:
CRITERIA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS POINTS
Content Provided pieces of evidence, supporting details, and factual scenarios 8
Grammar Used correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization 1
Organization of Expressed the points in clear and logical arrangement of ideas in the
1
ideas paragraph
TOTAL 10
Reference: Atkin, B. & Brooks, A. (2009). Total facilities management (3rd ed.). United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Names: JOVELITA S. TABORADA_______________________________Section: BSBA-OM2O1B

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