Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
Ivey Publishing
Version: 2000-05-02
Length: 2 pages
Data source: Field research
Abstract
Supplement to the A case. Weytjens arrives at a meeting of 20 brigadiers (drivers) to discuss minor scheduling changes, to find the most militant union leader seated amongst the group. Weytjens had many previous negative encounters with this particular union leader, and she was the only one with whom he had not been able to establish a reasonably cooperative relationship. He accepted that she steadfastly believed her role was to oppose management as a matter of principal. The presence of the uninvited union leader turned around the entire intent and tone of the meeting. How he chose to deal with the situation would not only affect this particular meeting, but have long term implications for his relationship with the brigadiers and his reputation in the department. Background information is provided in cases 9A94M003 and 9A94M004; subsequent related cases are 9A94M005, 9A94M006, and 9A94M008.
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Abstract
Supplement to the A case. Weytjens arrives at a meeting of 20 brigadiers (drivers) to discuss minor scheduling changes, to find the most militant union leader seated amongst the group. Weytjens had many previous negative encounters with this particular union leader, and she was the only one with whom he had not been able to establish a reasonably cooperative relationship. He accepted that she steadfastly believed her role was to oppose management as a matter of principal. The presence of the uninvited union leader turned around the entire intent and tone of the meeting. How he chose to deal with the situation would not only affect this particular meeting, but have long term implications for his relationship with the brigadiers and his reputation in the department. Background information is provided in cases 9A94M003 and 9A94M004; subsequent related cases are 9A94M005, 9A94M006, and 9A94M008.