CONFRONTING AN EMPLOYEE WITH A CONDUCT ISSUE Tamiko Timid is one of only two wom

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CONFRONTING AN EMPLOYEE WITH A CONDUCT ISSUE

Tamiko Timid is one of only two women working in delivery. Recently, she approached Joe and said Fred Staid, delivery team leader, has been bothering her. Specifically, she says he has been telling off-color jokes among some of her male coworkers. While these men do not seem to mind the humor, Tamiko says it is offensive to hear. Tamiko also says Fred has been staring at her. Joe has never witnessed Fred behaving in this fashion, though he is aware that Fred is a “good ol’ boy” and likes to spend time with the other men during break times. Joe has no idea what they talk about.

Both Fred and Sally Ambitious have applied for the vacant customer service team leader position. Joe has not made any decision regarding this position and is, in fact, not sure either individual would be appropriate. Though excellent employees, Fred can be gruff at times and Sally can be pushy. Neither of these qualities seems appropriate for a customer service position. Joe, of course, has not shared his thoughts on this matter to anyone but Jim Talent.

Fred has made some subtle inferences lately that suggest that he believes he is not being fairly treated. He recently reacted when Joe offered praise to Sally for coming up with a creative solution to a tricky customer service problem. Fred said that he could have come up with a similar solution, but that it takes time to think through these problems. Fred has also been critical about Sally’s “recklessness” in making decisions. He complains that Sally is a “newby.” Joe also overheard Fred grumble to a coworker that, “I’ve been around this place long enough; it’s about time I got a break for a change.”

Finally, it is known that Tamiko and Sally are close friends and often go to lunch together. Tamiko has hinted that she would love to have Sally as her boss.

Joe has asked to meet with Tamiko to discuss her concerns further.

Questions;

1. What specific steps should Joe take to investigate Tamiko’s concern? Include in your response the facts, data, and other information that must be collected, questions to ask, and strategies to take to ensure a thorough, fair process.

2.  Assuming Tamiko's concerns have merit, what script would you use to confront Fred and other men on the delivery team? In your response, be sure to consider all elements of the script.

Followup comments or questions.

Explanation / Answer

What specific steps should Joe take to investigate Tamiko’s concern? Include in your response the facts, data, and other information that must be collected, questions to ask, and strategies to take to ensure a thorough, fair process.

I would start by having a talk with Fred about it trying to keep Tamiko`s identity hidden, I would also need to interview workers that can be impartial because interviewing Fred`s friends will not generate any value they would cover for Fred.

If there are cameras available I would review them

Finally, I would have a meeting with all the information gathered and talk at the same time with Fred and Tamiko to share my findings and will give a sanction to Fred if Tamiko is right or to Tamiko if she is lying in order to affect Fred`s possibility to become team leader

Assuming Tamiko's concerns have merit, what script would you use to confront Fred and other men on the delivery team? In your response, be sure to consider all elements of the script.

I would start by telling them this behavior is not acceptable at our place of work, and if anyone is doing it again they will be subject to termination immediately.

This conduct does not reflect our company core values and will have repercussions on their performance appraisal which is linked to your bonus

We spend most of our time together at work, we are a family and should respect everyone and look up for each other

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