Dismissing an employee is not an easy and fun job. Set in the crisis of the US economy in 2008, when many businesses have to cut staff, but many of them do not dare to directly dismiss their employees forced to use the landfill service. The movie “Up in the air” is really worth for human managers thinking. The following short video cut from this movie involves in delivering a bad news. In this essay, I will discuss how the two main characters (Ryan and Natalie) fire someone.
Up in the Air is a comedy-drama film directed Jason Reitman and co-written by Reitman and Sheldon Turner. The film received the National Board of Review (NBR) Award in the 2009 Best Picture category by the American Critics Association. Moreover, the film also achieved three …show more content…
There are a number of good points when they dismiss the employee. Bod is an old employee who has work for the company a long time. He is a breadwinner and the admiration of his children. Therefore, it is hard for him to accept the fact. To respond to this disappointed employee, Ryan is patient with his reaction. With a tactful and soft tone, Ryan gradually approaches him. Moreover, he gathers all information about Bob such as his interests and dream. After that, he suggests an alternative “when were you going to stop and come back and do what makes you happy. Ryan encourages Bob to continue pursuing his dream and living for his children”, which reduces Bob’s pain. Mary also shows that “Readers also accept bad news more readily if they recognize that someone or something else benefits (p.167).” Besides the success of Ryan’s way, there are some drawbacks still remain. Firstly, they should give the fact about the company’s situation for the opening. Then, they should show their concern about the employee such as “We know you’re your kids expect you a lot. That is why we’re here to give you some suggestions” instead of saying that “Perhaps you're underestimating the positive effect that your career transition can have on your children”. According to Mary, terribly sorry is one of the most important parts of bad-news messages. Therefore, I suggest that they should express their
Up in the Air is a comedy-drama film directed Jason Reitman and co-written by Reitman and Sheldon Turner. The film received the National Board of Review (NBR) Award in the 2009 Best Picture category by the American Critics Association. Moreover, the film also achieved three …show more content…
There are a number of good points when they dismiss the employee. Bod is an old employee who has work for the company a long time. He is a breadwinner and the admiration of his children. Therefore, it is hard for him to accept the fact. To respond to this disappointed employee, Ryan is patient with his reaction. With a tactful and soft tone, Ryan gradually approaches him. Moreover, he gathers all information about Bob such as his interests and dream. After that, he suggests an alternative “when were you going to stop and come back and do what makes you happy. Ryan encourages Bob to continue pursuing his dream and living for his children”, which reduces Bob’s pain. Mary also shows that “Readers also accept bad news more readily if they recognize that someone or something else benefits (p.167).” Besides the success of Ryan’s way, there are some drawbacks still remain. Firstly, they should give the fact about the company’s situation for the opening. Then, they should show their concern about the employee such as “We know you’re your kids expect you a lot. That is why we’re here to give you some suggestions” instead of saying that “Perhaps you're underestimating the positive effect that your career transition can have on your children”. According to Mary, terribly sorry is one of the most important parts of bad-news messages. Therefore, I suggest that they should express their