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SAMPLE CASE STUDY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

CASE STUDY SITUATION



The president has called a meeting to get your feedback on Jack, a department manager. Jack is what
some people call from the old school of management. He is gruff, bossy, and often shows an its my
way or the highway attitude. Jack is about five years from retirement.

Jack has a high turnover rate in his department. There have been several complaints on company
surveys about him from his department and from outside his department. People have commented on the
fact that Jack is rude during meetings and doesnt let others contribute. There are times when he has
belittled people in meetings and in the hallway. He also talks about his staff critically or negatively to
other managers.

But Jack also is a brilliantly talented person who adds a vast amount of needed knowledge and
experience to the company. He is extremely dedicated to the company and lets people know this by his
arrival each day at 6:30 a.m. and his departure at 6:00 p.m. He has been with the company for 32 years
and he reports directly to the president.

Jack has gone to the HR department and complained that the people his supervisors hire are not a good
fit for the company. The new employees dont listen and they have a poor work ethic. Jack feels that HR
should do a better job screening people.

What suggestions do you have for the president on how to coach Jack and develop a personal
improvement plan? What areas would you suggest be first on Jacks improvement plan? What kind of
timetable would you put in place? How about milestones and consequences? How should Jack be
coached and by whom? Is it worth the effort, since he might be retiring soon?

After introductions, the president will ask you for your How to Coach Jack plan.

Each member of the team (individual) should contribute to the plan details.

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