MGMT2026- Part 2 Decision Making

 

MGMT 2026

Case Name: A Good Team Player 

Topic: Leadership  MGMT06

By: Charlie Alix

 

In this case, a man named Steven ( Assistant Department manager) meet the newly appointed supervisor of Steven’s work section Kristin. Kristin had asked if there was any suggestions on how to make the payables section a better place to work. Steven replied with something on his mind for a little while, that some people seemed to him to gain promotions and be given opportunities to work overtime based on who liked them, and not by quality of their work. Kristin politely stated she would do everything that she could to see whatever steven was talking about would have no place in the team.

 The next day he got called into her office. Kristin basically wants him to tell on the managers/employees that he was referring to and to keep her informed on anyone else that could be hurting the company. Steven now has to come up with a response to the new supervisor. 

 

Decision Criteria-  The value of the decision to be made is based on what I feel is important to me and the company. Things like honesty, trust, company loyalty, fairness, and friendship.

 

	1	2	3	4	5
How the new manager will feel about me or possibly treat me			X
How my colleagues will feel about me telling on them					X
How H.R or the Union would feel about me not discussing the situation with them					X

 

 

Alternatives

1^st)Tell her you are a team player and will not “rat” on your fellow teammates. Instead offer a solution of some how keeping track of who gets more promotions or opportunities.

2^nd) Tell her who you feel is getting the opportunities. If you do this, you must be able to back up your information.

3^rd) Consult human resources, Union rep. or higher management. They could possibly help or give guidance on the proper way to deal with these situations.  

 

Evaluate Alternatives

 

1^st) The first alternative would give me a score of 5/13. This would affect the way the new manager looks at me. My fellow employees would be really happy I took this route. This alternative does not take into consideration on what is the ethical or proper protocol to take with H.R or union reps of the company.

2^nd) The second alternative really looks out for the new manager, this weighted criteria would be a 3/13 as it only takes into account how the new manager feels. My fellow employees would be really disrespected and upper management might tell me that is the improper way of handling this situation.

3^rd) The third alternative's weighted criteria would be 13/13 as it takes into account all angles. It considers the new manager, upper management and could be looking out for fellow employees.

 

 

 Selecting the best Alternative

 

3^rd) Consult with upper management

The third option is the best option as it fills the weighted criteria (13/13) and it covers all the basic’s to protect yourself and your fellow employees. Taking this situation to Hr., Union reps, or just upper management will make sure you are doing to proper procedures without burning any bridges with your friends or your new manager. While ultimately covering your behind.