SANTOS, MA. ALCYRA AIRA M.

2ND YEAR BSA- ACT 182

BAELHBOX- 2020-04-20

CASE STUDY: ALBERTSONS WORKS ON EMPLOYEE ATTITUDES

1. Explain the logic as to how Foreman’s 3-day course could positively influence
Albertson’s profitability?

- Albertsons was facing difficulties in penetrating their market because majority of the
shares are already controlled by one of the most well-known figure in the industry, Wal-
Mart. It’s only right that the company come-up to a decision to turn things around in order
to save their dying business. The best way to start this change is by starting all the way
down to the company’s core; which is the people. Focusing on your people by giving
them motivation just like what Foreman did was like rebooting an engine to have a fresh
start. The work done by these motivated employees will result to an increased
productivity and allow an organisation to achieve higher levels of output. This increase
will later result to a more profitable company and its all because of the positive people
behind the production.

2. Johnston says, “Positive attitude is the single biggest thing that can change a
business.” How valid and generalizable do you think this statement is?

- Its important that every company knows the value of their own employees and how
vital their roles are in order to achieve the organization’s goal. Building positive workplace
attitudes have an effect on every person in the organisation, from the employees to the
clients and even the company owner. Attitudes help to develop the most desirable
workplace environment that will determine employee morale, productivity and team work
inside of it. Having a good and positive attitude, along with positive thinking at work will
reflect on what they do and it will make them a more productive employee. This is the
very reason why companies prioritize attitude and behaviour along with skill in every job
application. A negative attitude should never foster in the workplace because it will create
 an atmosphere of distrust among employees and causes employees to attempt to
achieve success at the expense of each other.

3. If you were Johnston, what could you do to evaluate the effectiveness of your $10-
million investment in Foreman’s training program?

- If I were Johnston, before having my employees participate in the program, I

will make sure that they know what the program is all about. They should be oriented
thoroughly that what they are doing is part of their work as an employee and this will
also benefit their well-being. I think this investment should be classified as a long-term
investment because it won’t be certain that the company will flourish after
implementing such program. During the course of the program, I think the best way to
see if the training is working is to conduct an assessment with employees and to see if
there is even a slightest bit of change with the production.

4. If you were an Albertsons’ employee, how would you feel about going through
Foreman’s course? Explain your position.
- If I am one of those employees that are set to participate, I think my first
reaction would be shock especially because not all companies do such kind of
programs but once I get to know the real objective of the training I think I would be
honoured to participate. Personally, I think Albertsons made a wise decision about
working out or trying to improve with their man power because it only means that they
see their employees as key person in the organization. In addition, I see this as an
opportunity to improve my myself as an individual and employee.