WAC Report on Thomas Green (With respect to Thomas Green)

1.Situation Analysis

Thomas Green case depicts a mundane scenario of power, office politics, and a situation of crises in
career. The case delves into the disagreement between Thomas Green, who recently got promoted
as Senior Market Specialist and Frank Davis, who is the Marketing Director. The situation is grim in
the sense that Frank had written mails to Shannon McDonald regarding under performance of
Thomas Green and future option on the table to diffuse the crises as soon as possible.

2.Problem Statement

What should Thomas Green do to resolve the problem with Frank Davis?

3.Options

1. Accept and follow Davis style of working

2. Write a mail to Shannon McDonald to justify your stance
3. Negotiate a common ground with Frank Davis and request him to provide the freedom to do
work in his own style and agree to deliver the expected result.

4.Citeria for Evaluation

1. The solution should not impact Green’s financial condition

2. The solution should not worsen Green’s relationship with Frank and McDonald
3. The solution should help Green in his career growth.
4. The solution should not undermine Shannon McDonald capability to select right people.

5.Evaluation of Options

1. Accept and follow Davis style of working

By accepting Davis style of working, Green would be able to safeguard his job and financial
condition as he had recently bought a new house. By doing this he might be able to
smoothen his relationship with Davis and prove that his selection for the role was correct.

2. Write a mail to Shannon McDonald to justify your stance

By writing a detailed mail would help Green to explain and justify his stance