TGIF Case Analysis In the TGIF case, Brown, pg.28, we are introduced to Quantum Software who had its employees working 16 hour days 6 days a week, and whose stakeholders, Stan Albright and Erin Barber, created a culture for their company which included a weekly beer bust for all Quantum Software staff. Although this was not a problem when their firm was small, over time and with the growth of the company to over 200 employees, it has become a problem that should and needs to be addressed, and the corporate attorney Bill has taken notice of this problem. In the following paragraphs I will explain the problem along with possible alternatives, and recommended solution.
I. Problems
a. Micro
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The cause for review of the beer bust was when John Hooker lost his balance and stumbled onto the table causing sandwiches to fly up into the air. Although this incident turned out to be rather harmless and an amusement for the employees present at the moment, the potential risk of being held liable was ever present to the corporate attorney, Bill, and this is the reason why a third opinion was sought out. Some causes to the problem are the potential risk of a drunk faculty member causing harm to themselves or someone else, or even possibly the public. If they are to drink irresponsible there are a number of different problems that could arise. If any problem such as vandalism, or injury resulted, the employee could very easily blame Quantum for having provided the drinks without making sure they had a designated driver. If Quantum were to get sued this could be detrimental to the company as it may result in possibly closing the business, if the business cannot survive while going through litigation …show more content…
The work environment would be affected if there is a change or termination of the weekly beer bust. Currently the weekly beer bust provides the employees a setting to interact with upper management on a personal level without the titles, it also provides them with a wind down, however if they were to abolish it, the employees would be more prone to burn out. This can lead to a loss of employees, or possibly a higher turnover rate. If a problem does occur from the weekly beer bust and the company was held liable and could not afford it, meaning selling or closing down, this would lead all their employees to become homeless and without a way to provide for their families. If they could still stay open they may very well still have to reduce the number of employees leading to an alter in their culture and work environment
I. Problems
a. Micro
As an OD Practitioner there are a few major problems …show more content…
The cause for review of the beer bust was when John Hooker lost his balance and stumbled onto the table causing sandwiches to fly up into the air. Although this incident turned out to be rather harmless and an amusement for the employees present at the moment, the potential risk of being held liable was ever present to the corporate attorney, Bill, and this is the reason why a third opinion was sought out. Some causes to the problem are the potential risk of a drunk faculty member causing harm to themselves or someone else, or even possibly the public. If they are to drink irresponsible there are a number of different problems that could arise. If any problem such as vandalism, or injury resulted, the employee could very easily blame Quantum for having provided the drinks without making sure they had a designated driver. If Quantum were to get sued this could be detrimental to the company as it may result in possibly closing the business, if the business cannot survive while going through litigation …show more content…
The work environment would be affected if there is a change or termination of the weekly beer bust. Currently the weekly beer bust provides the employees a setting to interact with upper management on a personal level without the titles, it also provides them with a wind down, however if they were to abolish it, the employees would be more prone to burn out. This can lead to a loss of employees, or possibly a higher turnover rate. If a problem does occur from the weekly beer bust and the company was held liable and could not afford it, meaning selling or closing down, this would lead all their employees to become homeless and without a way to provide for their families. If they could still stay open they may very well still have to reduce the number of employees leading to an alter in their culture and work environment