Case Study – “Who's Got a Secret?”
There is an important meeting to decide what advertising slogan the company will use to sell a new sports car, the Panther. The slogans are: (1) Pick the fast cat – a Panther, (2) Panther – the chief of the sleek, and (3) Put your partner in it Panther – and glide.
Five people are involved in the decision-making process. Malik is in charge of the meeting in which the decision is to be made. Maria, Sonny, Saima, and Patrus are the others involved in the process. Unbeknown to Malik, Maria has decided that she does not care what slogan is picked, but because of her feelings for Patrus she will support anything he says. Patrus is totally invested in slogan # 1, because he wrote it. Sonny likes slogans #2 and …show more content…
As chairperson of the meeting, make the final decision.
Malik, as the supervisor, must own some of the responsibility for helping the group select a slogan. He should ask, “What about the work situation is causing these group members to have such diverse behaviour?”The matter should be resolved now and slogan should be selected without further delay.
7. Ask the group to try to prioritize slogans.
Malik should ask them to do this exercise to see which slogan fits the criterion set by the corporate management. That’s which is creative and appeals the youthful market.
8. Take it secret ballot vote.
If you allow each individual to have a secret vote, you risk polarizing their positions. The members have vested interests. The sole goal of the members, in this situation, is to convince Malik of the merits of their slogans.
9. Accuse Patrus of a conflict of interest.
It is not wise to create intra group conflict.
10. Ask Patrus and Sonny to leave the meeting. Malik should Commit to treating Patrus and Sonia with dignity and respect. It is okay to have reasonable disagreements over selection of slogan; it is never okay to have personality conflicts that affect the workplace.
11. Ask Maria to take over the …show more content…
It's also a big factor that will determine success in your job and your career -- especially in a rough business climate where your value as an employee is closely watched. Trust is a characteristic that builds respect and loyalty. Distrust increases tension and negative "on guard" behavior, which can destroy the spirit of the team and productivity:
Show up -- every day and on time -- and stay at least the required hours.
Do the work; meet or exceed the job description and company standards. Do what you say you will do. Fulfill your promises.
Listen and consider others' ideas with an open mind.
Focus on issues and solutions rather than personalities. Set the example, by being responsible and accountable.
Avoid me, me, me. Genuinely care about others and promote we, we, we.
Willingly accept information and constructive criticism.
Tell the truth. Even small lies and twisted truths are still lies. .
Don't steal -- on expense reports, from the supply cabinet or your colleagues.
Be consistent in words and behaviors.
Look others in the eye with comfortable and direct eye contact. Do you have any other ideas to solve this situation besides the ones listed? Yes; Call Patrus and Maria together and communicate to
There is an important meeting to decide what advertising slogan the company will use to sell a new sports car, the Panther. The slogans are: (1) Pick the fast cat – a Panther, (2) Panther – the chief of the sleek, and (3) Put your partner in it Panther – and glide.
Five people are involved in the decision-making process. Malik is in charge of the meeting in which the decision is to be made. Maria, Sonny, Saima, and Patrus are the others involved in the process. Unbeknown to Malik, Maria has decided that she does not care what slogan is picked, but because of her feelings for Patrus she will support anything he says. Patrus is totally invested in slogan # 1, because he wrote it. Sonny likes slogans #2 and …show more content…
As chairperson of the meeting, make the final decision.
Malik, as the supervisor, must own some of the responsibility for helping the group select a slogan. He should ask, “What about the work situation is causing these group members to have such diverse behaviour?”The matter should be resolved now and slogan should be selected without further delay.
7. Ask the group to try to prioritize slogans.
Malik should ask them to do this exercise to see which slogan fits the criterion set by the corporate management. That’s which is creative and appeals the youthful market.
8. Take it secret ballot vote.
If you allow each individual to have a secret vote, you risk polarizing their positions. The members have vested interests. The sole goal of the members, in this situation, is to convince Malik of the merits of their slogans.
9. Accuse Patrus of a conflict of interest.
It is not wise to create intra group conflict.
10. Ask Patrus and Sonny to leave the meeting. Malik should Commit to treating Patrus and Sonia with dignity and respect. It is okay to have reasonable disagreements over selection of slogan; it is never okay to have personality conflicts that affect the workplace.
11. Ask Maria to take over the …show more content…
It's also a big factor that will determine success in your job and your career -- especially in a rough business climate where your value as an employee is closely watched. Trust is a characteristic that builds respect and loyalty. Distrust increases tension and negative "on guard" behavior, which can destroy the spirit of the team and productivity:
Show up -- every day and on time -- and stay at least the required hours.
Do the work; meet or exceed the job description and company standards. Do what you say you will do. Fulfill your promises.
Listen and consider others' ideas with an open mind.
Focus on issues and solutions rather than personalities. Set the example, by being responsible and accountable.
Avoid me, me, me. Genuinely care about others and promote we, we, we.
Willingly accept information and constructive criticism.
Tell the truth. Even small lies and twisted truths are still lies. .
Don't steal -- on expense reports, from the supply cabinet or your colleagues.
Be consistent in words and behaviors.
Look others in the eye with comfortable and direct eye contact. Do you have any other ideas to solve this situation besides the ones listed? Yes; Call Patrus and Maria together and communicate to