Corporate Skills

Assignment Case Study

By:
Abdur Rehman Qureshi
BBA 8G
 George the Banker

Q1. How would you rate obsilek’s approach to the dismissal of George? whatcould, or
should they have done differently?
Ans. Obsilek’s approach to the George dismissal was inappropriate considering the number
of years of service of George and his track record at the organization. Moreover, as discussed
in the case his productivity level wasn’t that much low that company should dismiss such an
employee. In my opinion obsilek could do something differently, they might downsize the
organization by evaluating the performance of each employee and those who are unfit to the
organizational goals and are having lower productivity would be dismissed. Loosing
employee like George would be a great loss for obsilek.
Q2. Why do you think George was blindsided by his dismissal? Do you thinkthere were
any way he could have seen the dismissal coming?
Ans. As George was doing well in his job and he was very satisfied from his work.
Management ensured it by sending emails to employees that they will take every necessary
step to keep obsilek from being acquired. George was blindsided that such a dismissal offer
would be made to him as he has went to obsilek like normal days and he had no knowledge
that the management is planning for such a policy of downsizing. He could see dismissal
coming on the straight way to him by indulging himself in management working and policies
modifications. Moreover remaining in touch with the management staff will make
him clear that if there’s a downsizing in organization he might be targeted.

Q3. Why do you think George “opted for security over opportunity every time”?
Ans. George was doing well in his career and had well reputation thats why he didn’t opt for
opportunity he always opted for security and given priority to it over opportunity every time
because he believes that he needs to be workaholic and give preference to his work what he is
doing. And wanted to be a bread winner of family and opportunities were good enough but
not more than what he is still learning. He believes working in obsilek will let him allow to
give fee of his daughters and could cover all his family expenses.
Q4. Do you think George has a right to bitter at obsilek?
Ans. In my opinion, George has a right to bitter at obsilek because it was not in his
knowledge that obsilek is going for downsizing and his name would be selected. Moreover
the management had ensured before that they will not let that happen and do whaetever it
takes too save the organization, their promises were just fake so George will have a right to
bitter at obsilek
Q5. Should George take the early retirement option or severance package?
Ans. George should take the early retirement package because it would include the three
years salary package that would help him to pay his daughters university expenses and will
help the family to deal with other expenses too. After that he would be given the pension
which would be enough to pursue his old dream to start up a small business. That would
make him again a breadwinner of family
Q6. If you were to predict, how do you see George’s life and career hit in 5 years of
future?
Ans. If I were to predict, I would see George life much comfortable and satisfied in near
future as the retirement plan would make him allow to give all the expenses of his daughter
and they will be graduated soon. After that his career would be more likely to be going
towards a business field where he can use the money of his pension to startup a business that
would make him earn some amount to maintain his support too his family

Natalie the Retail Manager

Q1. Critique the process Natalie went through in her selection of Enigma as an
employer. Do you think the selection of Enigma was right for her? What could she have
done differently in her job search?

Ans. Natalie really did not have a process. She knew what type of job she wanted but lacked
vetting the companies she was interested in. Enigma was one of the several she interviewed
for. At the time it seemed like the right choice based off of what the interviewer said, but
turns out to be not the right choice at all. Highly competitive, win at all costs, the company
culture, and values do not match up with her beliefs. She did not ask the interviewer the right
questions, look up articles about the company, looked at public records, try to determine
turnover ratio for jobs there, what type of HR strategy they had in place, the financials, and
even talk to current employees and watch how they interact with each other.

She should have done some basic research into the company not only financially but also
how they handle customers and their employees. Another thing to do is to talk to family and
friends and see what they think about the company. Have a sheet of questions you would like
answered by the company and interviewer as well. Then have a contingency plan if it doesn’t
work out. Come up with a plan and process to look for work and a job and not just
interviewing with several companies that might be okay, but several companies that you truly
want to work for.

A good plan of action could have been this:

Step 1: Find the companies she is interested in.

Step 2: Do research on the company, whether financials, employee reviews, and ask
employees what they think and feel about Enigma.

Step 3: Form multiple questions for the interviewer to answer to better give an understanding
how the culture is, their beliefs, morals, attitudes, and overall feeling of the company.

Step 4: Do the normal interview process and steps. It is not the best place for her. She is
having physical health issues trying to work for Enigma. It appeared to be a loyal soldier
strategy, but itis actually a bargain laborer strategy. Instead of being employee centric, it is
more of a survival of the fittest type of culture. So the corporate culture is very hostile and so
are the employees to a degree. With the corporate culture the way it is, it does not reflect the
same morals, values, and beliefs that Natalie has.

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