Analyzing Managerial Decisions: Medford University
Case Study 12 Saint Leo University
Brittany Groubert
The president used a task force encompassing of representatives from several departments to bring an unbiased opinion on cutting costs at the university. Assigning rights to teams like these instead of HR helps assist principles in finding solutions to an issue. These teams have a very narrow focus on a specific task and are dispersed once a feasible solution is found (Brickley, Smith, & Zimmerman 2016, p.402). According to Brickley firms grant decision rights to teams to manage activities, make a product, or recommend actions (Brickley et al., 2016, p. 394). The textbook also mentions that the assignment of decision rights can provide both advantages and disadvantages. Initially, the use of a team can allow improved use of dispersed specific knowledge and employee buy-in. In this case, this will enable …show more content…
The president should expect some conflict of interest primarily if budgetary cuts could personally affect employees and their situations. However, she could implement various actions to avoid any conflict of interests between the task force and the final decision. President Kobayashi should first emphasize the importance of the financial crisis within the University and how this could significantly affect employee retention or hiring; this can also be shown by providing copies of the present financial reports and the effects it is having within the University system. Also, the president should analyze if any employee within the group should be excluded from the team only if the contracting costs of their inclusion are substantial. Furthermore, President Kobayashi should implement agenda control and a voting structure though majority vote or unanimous
Case Study 12 Saint Leo University
Brittany Groubert
The president used a task force encompassing of representatives from several departments to bring an unbiased opinion on cutting costs at the university. Assigning rights to teams like these instead of HR helps assist principles in finding solutions to an issue. These teams have a very narrow focus on a specific task and are dispersed once a feasible solution is found (Brickley, Smith, & Zimmerman 2016, p.402). According to Brickley firms grant decision rights to teams to manage activities, make a product, or recommend actions (Brickley et al., 2016, p. 394). The textbook also mentions that the assignment of decision rights can provide both advantages and disadvantages. Initially, the use of a team can allow improved use of dispersed specific knowledge and employee buy-in. In this case, this will enable …show more content…
The president should expect some conflict of interest primarily if budgetary cuts could personally affect employees and their situations. However, she could implement various actions to avoid any conflict of interests between the task force and the final decision. President Kobayashi should first emphasize the importance of the financial crisis within the University and how this could significantly affect employee retention or hiring; this can also be shown by providing copies of the present financial reports and the effects it is having within the University system. Also, the president should analyze if any employee within the group should be excluded from the team only if the contracting costs of their inclusion are substantial. Furthermore, President Kobayashi should implement agenda control and a voting structure though majority vote or unanimous