Upheaval in an Organization: A Case of Organizational Mismanagement?

Upheaval in an Organization: A Case of Organizational Mismanagement?

Introduction. This story was informative on Sharon’s point of view but lacks information on Sam’s and Donna’s point of view. That information could have been very helpful in determining exactly how this really happened. The actual discrimination case is vague and I don’t feel there is enough information given that could have been helpful in analyzing this case. The following analysis is what I have come up with given the information that I had to work with.

Now that the department is without a manager, without leadership, what action should Lewis and Donna take? Lewis and Donna need to discuss their options for filling the position. There are seven other subordinates in this group. Lewis and Donna should look at the other seven subordinates’ strengths and weaknesses to determine if one of them could fit into the acting manager position until they could find a permanent solution. If none of the subordinates are fit for the responsibility, then Lewis or Donna might have to take on the responsibility of the department. After that, they could look through the rest of the organization to see if any other employee has experience in this field that might be good for the position. If they are not successful in finding anyone at this point, then they would need to look outside the organization for filling the position.

Comment on Norma’s refusal to accept the acting manager assignment. Should she be punished for insubordination? What does her action indicate about her moral philosophy? Norma was taken back by the whole idea of a friend, Sharon, getting a new job that wasn’t a promotion. Norma was also working on a huge project that was part of the biggest customer event of the year that was in three weeks. Norma was busy with all of her work and did not want the responsibility of acting as the department manager.

I think Norma was upset that her friend, Sharon, was not getting a promotion. Norma also seemed a little less enthusiastic when she was told to be the acting manager. I think Norma got upset because of the way things were happening. Norma wasn’t asked to be the acting manager. She wasn’t even approached properly with the situation. I can see why Norma responded the way she did. I think Norma was also disappointed with only being offered to fill the manager position temporarily and not permanently.

I am not sure if what Norma said would be qualified as insubordinate. However, I do think she should be told to try to keep her personal feelings aside when handling business affairs. Norma would probably have been less angry at the situation if she would have acted in a professional manner to begin with. Sharon was not only her manager