Right Sizing Exercise Your company is being restructured and down sizing is the result. Five of ten employees must be released from their job duties. All ten people are good workers and have been employed at this company for a period of time. They work together in what appears to be very successful team efforts and all make significant contributions to maintain the company’s policy of quality service and production. The headquarters of your branch office is not local and has given the mandate to down size in order to fit new requirements and financial restraints foreseen in the next five year forecast of the company. Two of the ten people are supervisors, two are assistants but all positions will be affected by the restructure. The following is a brief description of each current employee and their positions. As a group, decide who will leave the company.

Mel White middle aged male supervisor: has been with the company from the beginning and works well with the people. He’s not fond of change and doesn’t believe in keeping current with rapid changes in technology.

Alice I Black female, late 30’s and is a supervisor, has a degree in business administration and displays high energy in determination to get the job done. She is also a good team player because of her tolerance level in the business arena but most of the staff doesn’t feel she is genuine in her communication with them.

Joe White male mid 20’s second level computer programmer, high in integrity, intelligence and motivation. He gets along well with all levels of staff and looking for a career in computer technology.

Charles I Asian American male middle 30’s, data processor, married with children, mild mannered and work oriented. He doesn’t relate well with the team because of personal preference but doesn’t cause any problems. He would prefer to just do his job to the best of his ability and go home.

Alice 2 White female, clerk, older woman coming into the job arena late in life after raising children and widowed. She’s a good team player and consistent worker.

Gail White female, clerk, college student attending night school to complete her degree. She has a quiet personality, is a cooperative team player but it is apparent that her focus is on long term career goals after college.

Dawn Black female, late 40’s, data processor, married with children and executive husband. She’s a good team player and contributes good ideas to the company.

Rico Hispanic male, mid 30’s assistant supervisor, works long hours and is very goal oriented. Would like to have his own business one day and bring his family to his country.

Charles II Black male, mid 20’s file clerk new kid on the block. Very ambitious and hard working. This is his first opportunity at a job with advancement opportunities in the business field he is pursuing. Hopes to climb the ladder on his expertise and experience.

Steve White male, early 50’s, assistant supervisor very business oriented with strong leadership qualities. Believes in people but has been somewhat disillusioned with the high pressure of the new technical world.

Group Discussion In your group discussion, consider the following Define the Problem Define the Problem List Some Facts List Some Facts List Some Assumptions List Some Assumptions List Recommendations List Recommendations Discuss your methodology for deciding Discuss your methodology for deciding Present the Team’s Conclusions – Both the majority and minority views Present the Team’s Conclusions – Both the majority and minority views What issues from what chapters of your text are addressed in this case study What issues from what chapters of your text are addressed in this case study