2) Why might Dixie Weaving employees choose not to cooperate with the consultants at this stage in the project? The observations and interviews will mainly concern the content of the jobs and the working conditions. Still observations will probably show how the employees are fulfilling their job. As you can read in the story of the article a lot of the employees seem to be disqualified to perform their work. A lot of the employees barely speak English and aren’t capable to perform their job effectively. So the employees are probably afraid that the observations will show that their performance is weak. The employees can be afraid that the observations of their weak performance can eventually result in dismissal or extra …show more content…
It is important we observe in an unobtrusive nature. 4) Do you agree or disagree with Joe and Ian’s time estimates for this diagnostic phase of the project. Why or why not? What factor would you consider in developing an estimate? We feel that the time estimation of Joe and Ian is a bit optimistic and more time might be necessary. We also believe that trying to fit all this information gathering in to two weeks might have a negative effect on the work climate. This because the gathering of this information may form an invasion in the daily routine of the workers. Yet we think some time can be saved by trading in the informational interviews for surveys. This can also provide the necessary information yet in a shorter period of time. Also the documentation review should be limited to relevant information of only the affected departments. The interviews with employees at multiple levels of the affected departments are of great importance and for this reason not wise to rush or replace for a different technique. As well the ‘examination of the job description and training materials related to the positions in question’ as ‘the extended period of observation of the workers’ are of great importance. Both these processes might lead to the cause of the struggles of Dixie weaving. This requires a lot of time and precision seen the fact it is very important for further help to resolve
6. Although you are basically satisfied with the analysis thus far, you are concerned about the
There should be a random audit conducted of the prior months cases to be used to research and identify the various errors. The audit can identify the more troublesome employees and their quality issues. For the August meeting, the supervisor should provide specifics of the quality issues to the entire staff with some appropriate training provided.
1. What are some of the reasons that staff may be resistant to or even fearful of evaluation?
1. Assess the implementation of the time-driven ABC system at Kemps. What do you like about it? What are you less happy with, and would have done differently?
Employees are trusted to perform their jobs, however there lacks anyone to critique the performance of the employees.
This also reveals that the employees do not have an authority to choose their method of working. It burdens her and doesn’t provide any sense of satisfaction at work. Secondly, it was evident from this case of how the employees
This is a problem that could occur between the employee and employer, it is a complaint that they could have against each other for something that either of them has done wrong.
* Increased Stress - As employees are stretched to meet job requirements, their stress levels rise and they become incapable of maximizing their performance.
Upon project approval, I will take necessary preparations and begin observations of the work area. It will take one week to gather all the necessary data. The following week will be focused on analyzing the data to determine a solution. The only cost incurred from the investigation is the cost of my time.
This question finds out employee underlying issues that are drives them to look elsewhere for
During a meeting assumptions are thoroughly checked, all options are reviewed keeping risks and benefits in mind. Achieving the objectives and checking the confidence of the individuals, making sure the situation is recoverable is of utmost importance. These factors are kept in mind by 87% of the employees. The employer on the other hand is open to all further doubts brought about by his employees.
Some managers were reluctant in differentiating between their employees and allow any unfamiliar person to evaluate them. Because of this true performer might miss his/her rewards and incentives.
• Address issues of poor performance. Other workers resent having to carry someone who cannot or will not pull their own weight.
Question You are a project management consultant assigned to a small manufacturing firm that has been experiencing a myriad of problems. After conducting interviews and fact-finding with key managers, you have observed the following:
Weaknesses: sometimes the mangers did appreciate the ongoing work n’t done by employees and it also reduced the motivation and confidence amount of workers.