Management

More Hassle from HR?

1. Are Connie and her staff on the right track to avoid manager mishaps by defining a new set of leader rules and core values and imposing it by fiat from the top down?

Managers should treat their employees well because their acceptance of authority may be critical to organization success in important situations. When managers think systematically and understand sub-system interdependence and synergy, they can get a better handle on managing in a complex environment.

It appears from the conversation between Gary and Vitorio that Connie and her staff are not on the right track to avoid manager mishaps. The new set of leader rules and core values appears to be from business school text books according to Gary and Vitorio. It would be better to involve people from middle management rather than the top-down approach in this case. Also a more participative and interactive session with the middle management is required.

2. Do you think a more participative and open culture can be imposed on managers with value statements and training sessions? Why?

A more participative and open culture can be imposed on managers with value statements and training sessions so that employees utilize their full potential. There is also a sense of involvement in participative and open culture for mangers.

3. Why do you think Vitorio and Gary are on the defensive? Might the defensive on core leadership behaviors be handled in a different way? What do you suggest?

Vitorio and Gary are on the defensive because the company fired a few of their employees and they have been called for a meeting on new policies about leader competencies. The defensive on core leadership should be handled in a different way. It should be more interactive and participative. Connie should allow Gary and Vitorio to express their views and suggestions they have for the company’s new set of leader rules and core values.