Required:• Identify the issue/problem • Prepare Alternative Courses of Action (3-5 ACA)• Recommend the best course of action. CASE 3: THE TENNIS MATCHNoel is a computer programmer at jonadel Corporation. He was delighted to know that part of the companys'athletic program is a mixed doubles tennis tournament to be held at the corporate tennis court. Grace, whoworks in the same department, used to play with Noel on many occasions and the two wauld like to compete inche tournament. They feel that there is a great chance to win the annual tennis competition.- There is a growing interest among employees who are tennis players in the corporation as it develops moreproductivity at work. The management themselves are all tennis enthusiasts. The tournament is scheduled on fridayafternoon and management declared this as a "tennis holiday". It is a day of fun and workers can cheer for theirrespective teams. Management supported the program with free snacks and fun fairs to make the occasionmemorable. It was a four-consecutive-Fridays tournament.- Noel and Grace advanced to the final round. They were leading in the third set which was the deciding point. On asmash, Noel twisted his ankle badly. Despite the injury Noel and Grace continued the game until they won the setand were declared tennis champions. Noel's injury became worse and he had to be confined in the hospital for 2days as the X ray results showed hairline fractures Noel missed two days of his work activities. He has no moresick leave or vacation leave because company policy and ECC policy do not cover non-related work accidents.Workers' compensation provides payment if the worker is "functioning within the scope of employment"

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Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter2: Introduction To Spreadsheet Modeling

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