The Case of the Missing Raise

This scenario explores the areas of Conflict Management, Communication and Negotiation within Organizational Behavior and Leadership. Marsha Lloyd accepted a new job offer from longtime colleague Fred Massie, Head of the Department of Management at Central University. This offer means that Marsha would have to relocate from the East where she is presently Assistant Professor at Private University to the Midwest. Upon weighing her options with her husband they came to the conclusion that it would be a welcomed change that offers a challenge and the opportunity to introduce new courses at Central University in addition to the fact that Marsha has always respected Professor Massie and became ecstatic for the opportunity to work alongside such a distinguished educator. During the recruiting process,...

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Jennifer's dilemma

Jennifer Treeholm, the former Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs was appointed interim Vice President for a 3 year term at Mid-West University by the newly appointed President of said University. After the interim, the President reluctantly appointed her the role of Vice President of the University. Jennifer has devoted her entire career to Mid-West U. She was initially hired as an Introductory History instructor. While teaching history, she earned her PH.D and was appointed Assistant Professor and as time progressed she was promoted to Associate Professor due to her popularity and excellent teaching ability. Over time, she would become actively involved in various activities on campus such as forming the first union, acquiring grants, writing skits for the faculty club’s annual...

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Images Change Analysis

Case Study: IS&TThe Strategic Change Initiative The division of Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) of Georgia State University’s function is to provide leadership and services in the application of technology for the university community. The IS&T division is managed by J.L. Albert who serves as the Associate Provost for Information Systems and Technology as well as Chief Information Officer of the university. As such, IS&T activities are guided by the University Strategic Plan and the University Information Technology Strategic Plan. IS&T has realigned its organizational structure in order to create internal efficiency. The restructuring seeks to benefit the University Community as a whole in that it will allow for: A Customer Focused Culture, Budgetary...

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Case Analysis: First Community Financial

First Community Financial Corporation provides financial solutions for small to mid size businesses. FCF specializes in asset based lending and factoring. FCF’s business is generated by high-growth companies and lends up to $1million in high risk loans of plus 6% interest rates. Companies sell their account receivables and ownership of said receivables to FCF in order to obtain instant cash. FCF Organizational Culture:FCF has established an HR policy that invests in its employees thus yielding low turnover rates; the policy also encourages open communication and values the opinions of all staff members. FCF has the youngest staff and management teams in the finance industry as their recruiting seeks young, ambitious people with the desire for growth within the company, therefore as the company...

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An Analysis on Harley Davidson's International Business Strategy

Harley-Davidson (HD) is a multinational corporation that has been able to successfully market its brand of high-powered, heavy weight motor bikes through transformation management, marketing and manufacturing. Harley –Davidson management created a brand that offers a lifestyle that many the world over sought to attain. Prior to the great transformation, Harley- Davidson, founded in 1903 was one of more than 100 companies producing high-powered, heavy weight motor bikes. HD found a niche in the US Government as their bikes were used by the military during World Wars I & II. By the end of the wars Harley-Davidson became the only standing American Manufacturer of high-powered, heavy weight bikes due to their reliability, popularity and prestige. As Harley-Davidson’s popularity rose in...

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Perfect Pizzeria: The Not So Perfect Case Study

At Perfect Pizzeria in Southville, Illinois, the working culture is by far not perfect! It is an environment that lacks company dedication, effective management, and individual motivation. Although the company is the second-largest franchise of its chain and is flourishing, it appears that the rewards are not beneficial to the employees but only to the company. The current system is such that each franchise is equipped with a manager who works under area supervision and is the only full time salaried employee, an assistant manager, a few night managers and roughly 18-20 other non-managerial employees all of whom work part-time with a minimum wage pay. Within this set the managers are relatively young and the non managerial employees are mostly college and high school students. The problems...

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