Mr. Jerry the Human resource management
of Welcon automotive Ltd a well-known automobile multinational company. Mr.
Jerry is very friendly, approachable, people-oriented leader. In the other hand
he is a strict leader when it comes to work, he doesn’t tolerate mistakes with
regards to ethics and values. One of the top management person once said to him
that “ Mr. Jerry you are a Task Master”. Jerry replied “Why do you say this”.
He said, “Jerry, you know who is good at what and how to get work done from
them”. Mr. Jerry said with a smile, “Yes sir I agree with you and that’s why my
team always completes tasks on time.”
Majority of the employees in Welcon
were very happy to work with Jerry due to his friendly nature. The employees
always put extra efforts for anything which benefits the organisation. The things
were going well till the organisation witness a transformation. As a part of
organisational development there were many structural and policy changes in the
organisation.
As a part of structural change, the top
management has witnessed a major change. The new top management unlike old
management, was very keen in reducing the expenses of the organisation in all
terms. Slowly the employees were facing many obstacles in performing their
duties due to this cost cutting strategies, as the management fails to suggest
any alternatives in those areas where they have implemented the cost cutting
strategies.
This has created a negative impact on
employees. For many employees for completing some crucial task also they need
to wait for sanctioning of amount which took lot of time and energy of the
employees. The employees were not aware about the reason behind the cost
cutting strategy as the turnover, profit, sales etc. everything was in upward
trend. Mr. Jerry was also very disappointed with the ongoing instability in the
organisation. Many a times he tried to highlight the issues faced by employees
in completing their task. Once in personal meeting Mr. Shah (VP HR) he said ”
Mr. Shah, I think it is high time to solve employees issues before it gets out
of control. Also We need to bring this issue in front of our MD, CEO etc.” Mr.
Shah said, “Jerry It is the decision of top management. You handle the
employees at your level. That is what we can do now”.
During the top level meeting his also
Mr. Jerry’s words were, most of the time, unnoticed and many a times he was
discouraged to discuss those
issues. The employees and the union
have tried to discuss the issue with top management but they had failed
fatefully. Hence, they have jointly decided to show their disregards by way of
stopping oneself from putting their extra efforts for the organisation. They
also know that this is not going to stop the basic profit of the organisation but
surely this will make the management realize that they have to revisit the cost
cutting policy. They successfully started implementing the things.
Mr. Jerry who observed the change in
employees’ activities he said to the employees “I have noticed the change in
you all. I can’t support this change nor going to tolerate this”. He added,
“Our way of working is not this you all have to give up this idea and work as
usual and put those extra efforts where ever required.” The employees also
tried to make him understand that, “Sir, we never want to do these things but
it is the last option with us to meet the management and be able to put up the
issue. What else we can do”.
The employees also argued that, “Sir,
try to understand us. This is just a way to make the management realize that
the employees’ issue is getting worse and that needs to be solved.” They added
Sir, Further we are left out with any other options.” Mr. Jerry who was
dissatisfied with the reply of employees, he said “those who don’t give-up the
idea will have to face the consequences in the upcoming appraisal
process”.
1. If you were Mr. Jerry what could be
your reaction towards the employees. Which leadership style does Jerry
follows.
2. What could Jerry do to solve the
issue as a HR Manager? 3. Do you think that the employees are handling the
issue properly.
4. Can you suggest any other mode to
show their disregards to management?
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