Good afternoon I am looking for some help with my Supervision Today – 8th Editio

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Good afternoon I am looking for some help with my Supervision Today – 8th Edition * Stephen P. Robbins and David A. DeCenzo textbook, need Thinking Critically question 2-A answered see attached. I truly appreciate any help!

Responding to the Case 2-A 2-14 - 2-16

THINKING CRITICALLY Case 2-A: Work-Life Balance Julie, executive vice-president of Big Bank of America, that he needed a report on the delivery of some specific loved working for the bank and openly acknowledged acquisition closing documents first thing Monday morn- that part of the reason she was so enthusiastic about her ng. Apparently, several major decisions regarding th employer was because of their espoused values and prin- acquisition were to be made during the following week ciples in regard to issues of work-life balance for their Julie thought, "I have always been proud to be an employees. However, as she looked around her office this executive of Big Bank of America. I know I hold a special Friday afternoon and took in the view of stacks and stacks position as the first female executive vice-president with of files related to the upcoming acquisition of Main Street the bank. That means getting the job done for the bank, Bank she realized she was in for a long weekend of work. particularly the executives who supported my promo- She had been anxiously anticipating a relaxing weekend tion and provided me the opportunity to show what I am with her significant other and their two young children as capable of accomplishing. But how far do my obligation ort of a payback for the long hours she had been working go? There is no way I can get the paperwork completed in preparation for the acquisition. She reluctantly sighed as without spending most of the weekend in here. I have been she realized this was the price of her high-paying job and spending more and more time at work during the past six there was no way she would finish the required analysis months. Where do I draw the line? Should my responsibili- and report by the end of the day. Furthermore, she had just ties to the bank ever outweigh the needs of my family and taken an urgent call from the bank president, indicating life partner? I have scheduled time off coming up; what

Explanation / Answer

2-14 - She should spend the weekend at the office because the vacation can be postponed to the next few weeks till the acquisition process comes to conclusion and some more time can be spared by Julie to make the break even bigger and better.

2-15 - Yes, she should initiate the discussion, citing her issues at the family due to peolonged work at the weekends which are contrary to the bank's espoused values and principles. This will help to reach the message to the top brass of the bank that workload is robbing the employees of their quality time with family.

2-16 - The work will definitely suffer and she may have to work overtime to finish it off in addition to face criticism and displeasure from the boss. It may also affect her future prospects with the bank. She can defend her position citing criticality of family issues and the potential damages that could have occured if she worked on the weekend.

Case B

2-17 - Marilyn should intimate her employers about the employees' intentions to join the new company so that they can make efforts to either retain them or make alternative arrangements.

2-18 - Merilyn should respond positively to the new company and at least attend the interview. Though it will be unethical for her to leave her employer in the time of distress, but it will ensure her of a better future and help her to safeguard her interests because her present job may also be lost to the unviability of operations.

2-19 - It is not unethical for the new company to open offices by receiving funds where people are losing jobs. The new company will compensate the resources utilized by it by giving employment to the local people and creating opportunities for many others.

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