HBR Case Study Discussion

Requirement
 Students are required to work in a group
of 3
 Read the case provided on E-learning:
THOMAS GREEN: Power, Office Politics
and a Career in Crisis
 Analyze and apply theories into answer
questions
Case Learning Objectives
 Explore the role that personal work style and
politics play in a corporate environment
 Explore the concept of power and influence
 Evaluate strategies to resolve conflict resolution
 Consider a framework for developing a
productive relationship with one’s boss
Assignment Questions
1. What are the work styles and personalities of Thomas
Green and Frank Davis?
2. How do the actions of Thomas Green differ from the
expectations of Frank Davis?
3. What is your analysis of Thomas Green actions and job
performance in his first five months? What mistakes
has he made?
4. What the possible underlying agendas of Davis and
McDonald?
5. What actions, if any, would you take if you were
Thomis Green?