Problem Solution: InterClean, Inc. In the following paragraphs we will discuss the scenario of InterClean, Inc. and propose a solution to help InterClean, Inc.. InterClean, Inc. is make decisions that will affect the state of the company and could distinguish it from the competition. They will need to look at the risks associated with these decisions and ensure that they find the best solution to ensure that the risks associated with this solution do not outweigh the benefits of this solution. Situation Analysis Identifying Problems and Opportunities InterClean, Inc. has decided to transition to a solutions/sales model to compete in a new market and offer comprehensive service packages. With this decision, the company is faced with several issues that need to be identified and subsequently addressed by management and employees. These include: training and development, employee motivation, employee retention, human resource planning and recruiting, strategic alignment, and direct business strategy. InterClean also decided to acquire EnviroTech. This decision will also impact the workforce and force the HR and management team to strategically plan to make this acquisition as painless as possible for everyone involved. Stakeholder Perspectives/Ethical Dilemmas Employees want to keep their jobs and do not necessarily even embrace change when it is made so the company can compete and maintain profitability. Investors want to profit from their investment and do not always care about what happens with the company's human capital as long as the company remains profitable. In other words, if the company must fire thousands of people to maintain its profitability, the man... middle of paper... for training. During the first 30 days, top management will set benchmarks to achieve goals. HR and managers will be tasked with identifying and filling open positions with talent that will require minimal training to help keep costs down. Training will begin after the first 30 days and continue in cycles for 90 days. Conclusion In conclusion, InterClean, Inc. is making tough decisions that they hope will keep them competitive and lead the industry in developing full-service solution packages. . At the same time, if this plan is not successful, it could sabotage the company's financial livelihood and consequently ruin their chances of being able to compete in this industry. Not to mention it will also leave people unemployed. As leaders, we all have to make difficult decisions, and we can only hope that the decisions we make are the right ones for this company.