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Date Submitted: 04/18/2013 01:55 PM
Describe Thomas Green -young, ambitious, aggressive, confident/arrogant
-Successful track record as an account executive
What is going on in his life at the time of the case? -Recently received a double-promotion and 50% increase in pay -- on the fast track
-Has recently experienced some negative feedback in his new job
How would you describe Green's work style? -Ambitious, very confident, possibly brash--has no insecurity about being the youngest, least experienced, least educated in this position
-Not really about details
-independent, seeks autonomy
-does not seem ready to adjust
Davis' work style? -Detail-oriented
-Team-player: went along with McDonald's recommendation
-Likes to be informed about subordinates work schedule
-Prefers communication to be formal and in writing
-Expects follow-through on his recommendations and suggestions
What does each person want? Davis - follow-through and short-term results
Green - freedom and long-term growth opportunities
How does each person want to be treated? Davis - expects loyalty, support in public, and to be kept in loop
Green - expects independence and not to be micro-managed
How should work get done? Davis expectations - frequent written updates
Green - sees no merit in such formal updates
How would you assess his actions so far? -Spends his time in a high-energy manner, but lacks focus
-Ignores McDonald's reservations and advice to seek out guidance from more seasoned managers
Actual job performance is questionable Some positive responses from clients, but..
-no tangible work products that were requested by Davis
-no new marketing strategies were documented
-lacked back-up materials for client meetings - davis provided negative feedback in this regard
-his negative comment in the budget meeting - never follows up with data to support
Thomas Green took the offensive -crafted a series of memos, emails, and reports that exposed the inaccuracies in Davis'...