Three months has passed since the discussion concerning Fouce Oil's proposal.
You have received the following email from William Seaton, Director of Finance:
From: William Seaton, Director of Finance
To: Finance Manager
Subject: Fouce Oil's proposal to collaborate on exploration
Hi,
After deliberating at length on the various discussions that we have had with Fouce Oil since its initial approach, we have decided to proceed.
We need to work out some important details, otherwise this venture will be a disaster.
Please draft a report that covers the following matters:
* Should we create a formal coaching and mentoring scheme, whereby members of Fouce Oil's exploration staff will receive guidance from their counterparts at Slide? Please explain the advantages and disadvantages of doing so very clearly.
* Please explain how best to organise a formal coaching and mentoring scheme, if we decide that we should create one.
* How should we manage the business relationship between the two companies' exploration staff for the duration of this arrangement?
* What are the difficulties associated with decision-making on exploration issues and how should we address those?
The collaboration goes live in a few weeks and so I need your input urgently so that I can get things moving.
William