Background and Statement of Need The High Achievers team works sixty-hour weeks for 52 weeks of the year for a major marketing firm. The previous year was extremely stressful and hectic for the team members who have worked diligently to reach our respective department goals. The High Achievers team exceeded our goals and subsequently helped increase our company corporate goal by 150%. As a reward for going above and beyond the corporation goals/expectations, the company rewarded The High Achievers with a bonus; an all expense paid trip to Cancun. The team of four employees who make up The High Achievers team is overwhelmed by the idea of the all expense paid vacation. The trip to Cancun must be taken during the company’s slow period, which is in the spring and each team member must be involved in the planning of the trip.The company’s goal in asking that all team members participate in the planning of the trip to Cancun is to foster and reward the team members for exemplary teamwork in exceeding the corporate goal. One of the company goals is to improve the morale in the work place as well as promote utilization of team efforts in meeting/exceeding goals.Project ObjectivesThe Cancun trip is all-inclusive for the employees and our spouses, which includes air faire, lodging, meals, and excursions. The corporation has provided a total budget of $30,000 for the 10-day trip. The High Achievers have six months to plan the 10-day all expense paid trip, which they gladly take on.One of team members highly recommends a travel agent, whom she is familiar and happy with. The team has decided the month of March would be convenient time for all involved.March in Cancun happens to be the peak season so the weather is not usually a factor. It also happens to be a favorite vacation spot for college age students on spring break. One of the risks involved is selecting a hotel that is not frequented by young adults. The favorite l...
