The Harvard
Business School case “Thomas Green: Power, Office Politics and a Career in
Crisis” (Product #: 2095-PDF-ENG) brings together multiple management and OB
topics discussed throughout the course. Your final exam will consist of an
analysis of this integrative case, due by the end of the course as a Word document (doc file)
to be submitted here in the Assignments area of Sakai.
Instructions
for the case analysis:
The format for
the case analysis is flexible. The guidelines for length cover a broad range
(minimum 500 words, maximum 3,000) to accommodate a variety of writing styles
(please contact me if you need to go outside of that range). What matters most
is the content, and your analysis should address the following issues (either
as separate questions or as a single essay):
1. Discuss the
differences in work styles, personalities, and expectations of Green and Davis.
2. How would you summarize Thomas Green’s situation? Analyze Green’s job
performance to date.
3. Discuss the possible underlying agendas of Davis and McDonald.
4. Discuss a potential plan of action to correct the problem.
5. What tips would you suggest for effective boss-subordinate relationships?
