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Punctuality Assignment
Punctuality Assignment
Directions: Read the case study below. Answers must be typed in complete sentences with correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation and
grammar. Please be complete in your reflections/thoughts/answers.
Pam and Julie worked at J & J’s Supermarket. Pam has worked there since 2017. Julie has worked there since 2019. Randy, their manager, has a
position open for head cashier making two dollars more an hour. He knows he is expected to give the job to Pam, who has been working there
for more years and is seldom late, even though she is out “sick” frequently. However, Julie—who has fewer years’ experience—is always on
time and is almost never absent.
If I were Randy, I would give the promotion to Julie, who is punctual and more reliable that Pam.
Julie should feel disappointed with this decision because she is more reliable than Pam.
3. How should Pam feel if Julie gets the job?
Pam should be understanding with this decision because Julie is more reliable and punctual than Pam.
4. What are three goals can Pam set for herself in order to better manage her time at work?