Smith lost the transfer opportunity to a better qualified candidate. Robert Trent was shocked when Smith's transfer was turned down. To further complicate mat- ters, Trent realized he would have to face Smith in May when it was time to discuss annual pay raises, that included both merit pay considerations and a cost- of-living adjustment. This would be even more difficult because Smith's performance and attitude had not improved since the January appraisal. If anything. they were worse. Trent just finished the May meeting with Smith by telling her the bad news: Based on both performance contend with the office social process pivoting around a weekly coffee group greatly influenced by Smith. It was not unusual for the former director of purchasing (who retired after 25 years of service) to attend these gatherings. Of course, Smith kept this group fully apprised of her continuing troubles with "this new, young purchasing director who is hardly dry behind the ears." CASE QUESTIONS 1. What are the facts Trent must consider now? 2. What avenues are now open to Trent? What does and attitude, she should not be recommended for a

Smith lost the transfer opportunity to a better qualified candidate. Robert Trent was shocked when Smith's transfer was turned down. To further complicate mat- ters, Trent realized he would have to face Smith in May when it was time to discuss annual pay raises, that included both merit pay considerations and a cost- of-living adjustment. This would be even more difficult because Smith's performance and attitude had not improved since the January appraisal. If anything. they were worse. Trent just finished the May meeting with Smith by telling her the bad news: Based on both performance contend with the office social process pivoting around a weekly coffee group greatly influenced by Smith. It was not unusual for the former director of purchasing (who retired after 25 years of service) to attend these gatherings. Of course, Smith kept this group fully apprised of her continuing troubles with "this new, young purchasing director who is hardly dry behind the ears." CASE QUESTIONS 1. What are the facts Trent must consider now? 2. What avenues are now open to Trent? What does and attitude, she should not be recommended for a

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