Tom is struggling to identify a management style that he would consider fitting him and Sun City Boards. He has asked you to review the history of management and propose a management approach appropriate for Sun City Boards. A key challenge for Tom is how to balance the need for creativity in surfboard design and development with the need for control of the manufacturing process to maintain the high level of product performance that the company is known for and that supports its premium price.

Your Task

1. Review the management practices and operating assumptions covered in the History of Management module with Tom's request in mind.
2. Make a management philosophy (hybrid is fine) and operating processes to address Tom's concern for balancing creativity and quality control.
3. Make an email to Tom outlining your proposed management style/structure and rationale.
4. Given that Tom has been more of an anti-manager than a manager propose an approach that would allow for a smooth transition rather than an abrupt change in culture and operations that might cost the company valuable talent.