Read the situation below.1. As a consultant you are asked to identify the problems causing low motivation.2. Suggest solutions to senior management. FERMONT CORPORATION MARKETING DEPARTMENTUniversity of OtagoFremont Corporation Marketing Department is in trouble. Productivity has dropped within theDepartment and employees there appear to have low motivation. The problem started when Sharon sentsome suggestions to improve efficiency to the General Manager. Her section head, Mike, rebuked her for notgoing through the "proper channels". Since then, he has required all communications to be directed in writingto him, but does not reply to any that have been sent. On the other hand, he issues instructions through thee-mail system only. Staff have had applications for transfer refused, and Mike has rigorously applied the ruleson lunch times, morning teas and time off. Mike runs a "tight ship", but productivity is falling, and his latestedict is that unless it rises, jobs will go. Experienced staff say they are looking around for other jobs. Mike iswell regarded by his seniors, but there have been concerns about productivity.TASKS:As a consultant you are asked to identify the problems causing low motivation.• Suggest solutions to senior management.

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FERMONT CORPORATION MARKETING DEPARTMENT University of Otago Fremont Corporation Marketing Department is in trouble. Productivity has dropped within the Department and employees there appear to have low motivation. The problem started when Sharon sent some suggestions to improve efficiency to the General Manager. Her section head, Mike, rebuked her for not going through the "proper channels". Since then, he has required all communications to be directed in writing o him, but does not reply to any that have been sent. On the other hand, he issues instructions through the e-mail system only. Staff have had applications for transfer refused, and Mike has rigorously applied the rules on lunch times, morning teas and time off. Mike runs a "tight ship", but productivity is falling, and his latest edict is that unless it rises, jobs will go. Experienced staff say they are looking around for other jobs. Mike is vell regarded by his seniors, but there have been concerns about productivity. TASKS: As a consultant you are asked to identify the problems causing low motivation. • Suggest solutions to senior management.

FERMONT CORPORATION MARKETING DEPARTMENT University of Otago Fremont Corporation Marketing Department is in trouble. Productivity has dropped within the Department and employees there appear to have low motivation. The problem started when Sharon sent some suggestions to improve efficiency to the General Manager. Her section head, Mike, rebuked her for not going through the "proper channels". Since then, he has required all communications to be directed in writing o him, but does not reply to any that have been sent. On the other hand, he issues instructions through the e-mail system only. Staff have had applications for transfer refused, and Mike has rigorously applied the rules on lunch times, morning teas and time off. Mike runs a "tight ship", but productivity is falling, and his latest edict is that unless it rises, jobs will go. Experienced staff say they are looking around for other jobs. Mike is vell regarded by his seniors, but there have been concerns about productivity. TASKS: As a consultant you are asked to identify the problems causing low motivation. • Suggest solutions to senior management.

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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