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Facts about Kava:
The location:
A significant island country in the South Pacific.
The people:
Over 50% under 15 years of age
Ethnic mix of indigenous South Pacific tribes, Asian (Chinese primarily), African, French, Spanish, and since World War II, a sizeable number of Americans.
Religions – Indigenous 50%, remainder closely divided between Christian, Buddhist, and Islamic.
Languages – Numerous indigenous, as well as English, Spanish, and French.
The economy:
Petroleum, coffee, cocoa, spices, bananas, sugar, tourism, fishing, and natural gas, as well as inexpensive, quality labor.
Disasters threats:
Tidal waves/tsunami
Typhoons/Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Floods
Fires
Volcanic eruptions
Earthquakes
HIV/AIDS
Petroleum spill
High risk for avian flu
Terrorism, from within and outside the country
Helping organizations:
Governmental service – local, state, and national levels—including the military
Community based organizations
Faith-based groups
Businesses
Important note: There is an abundance of information provided in the scenario that is meant to distract you; names, baseball metaphors, and a great deal of drama. As such, use the above information to develop your Analysis Phase (What is). As this assignment outlined in your syllabus instructs, for WS-2, you must select an organization, develop a mission statement for the chosen organization, and conduct a case study to support and expansion to the Island of Kava, beginning with the Analysis Phase. In the Analysis Phase, you will identify the potential challenges associated with the expansion. You must identify the stakeholders (anyone or group that will be impacted by the expansion venture) and their consideration. Further, assumptions must also be identified. Keep in mind, this is a case study Analysis Phase research composition. Such being the case, you must use the critical thinking literature to support the use of the concepts and principles, while maintaining a scholarly writing...