This could mean adhering to stricter construction standards, using multiple locations around the country and having a stockpile of supplies that can be used to deal with emergencies. An emergency management strategy should be developed for each possible contingency, with an eye to protecting the company's investments in Kava. The third recommendation is for Nik to work closely with Alex on this project. Nik's inexperience is a risk to the project, so she should not fear asking for guidance from seasoned professionals. Nik needs to work within her abilities in order to succeed, and recognizing her own limitations is part of that. Ultimately, the company does not know for certain she is capable of managing this project, but it believes that she is. She needs to believe in herself now, and understand that working closely with her mentors and with head office is essential to making this project a success.

There are a number of resources available for this solution. The company's previous experience in Kava and around the world should be considered a valuable resource, especially with respect to mitigating risks and dealing with the government. The company will have experienced similar situations before and have gone through the process of implementing these types of strategies before as well. Another resource is the government of Kava and the company's local partners on the ground. These locals will have a better sense not only of the risks associated with the project but of the local resources available to mitigate the risks. The last resource is Alex, who can help mentor Nik and take her through this process.

There are a number of ethical implications of these solutions. The dealings with government raise a number of ethical issues,...

While helping the people is part of the strategic mission of the company, Nik must also weigh the needs of other stakeholders, from the Kava government to her firm's own shareholders. Only by understanding the needs of all stakeholders and prioritizing those needs can Nik successfully achieve a set of outcomes that is positive for all.
The second major ethical implication is with respect to disaster preparation. The company's involvement in Kava must be determined, especially with respect to its obligations post-disaster. If the company is in Kava to do good, and to be there long-term, then this will have an impact on the response of the company towards the people of Kava, and in particular to locals in the company's employ. Nik must have a plan, then, to ensure good outcomes for the Kavans in the event of a disaster, not just the company.

Overall, the company's involvement in Kava is going to be increased. One of the most important aspects of Nik's role is going to be to define the company's role in the country, not just with respect to profit but with respect to the government and the people of Kava as well. Understanding the different risks and threats to success is going to be essential, but so is understanding the ethical implications of the company's actions. Nik will need to work with the government and head office to ensure that the expansion plans and the emergency response plans are going to meet the needs of all stakeholders, and this may involve managing the expectations of some of those stakeholders with regard to what the company is capable of. Only through this process of analysis, planning and communication can all stakeholders be satisfied.