Case Study: Harassment or Teasing at Gust-Dickenson?
Introduction
The purpose of this case study is to analyze organizational situation. Consequently, the paper shall identify the issues, opportunities, and problems where appropriate and thus make recommendations for the actions that need improvement. As a management consultant(TEAM NAME) hired by Gust-Dickenson to investigate a recent conflict involving the financial service management, the “Toom” project team and the accounts manager I shall analyze the conflict and the associated situation with the aim of producing a report. Examination and Explanation of the Causes, Nature and Development of the Conflict
Having been assigned a new task in a Dutch-Canadian financial consultancy company, Georgina was transferred from Amsterdam to Vancouver headquarters for a unique project. She now worked under Bill who was the project’s new Boss. This was the first time she was meeting with Bill to start the new project that they were both assigned. Trouble started once Georgina was taken aback by the remarks made by Bill. Despite her being five feet tall and weighing less than 45 kilograms, she was never accorded enough time to build her second thoughts at the office. Sometimes, her Boss and few others at the table chuckled as she sat speechlessly. Georgina, having been attacked, looked at the at the six-foot-five Englishman (Bill) and referred to him as Tinkerbelle, this made every person around there to start laughing. Bill then clapped his hands and declared that he is chuffed by her being on their team. The meeting proceeded, and they outlined that their objective was to create a common platform for each and every person. Considering that the organization has policies associated with grievances, discrimination, and harassment, it remains a problem converting these behaviors and actions into a culture within the group. The aspect of Bill calling Georgina “Dot” in front of the Chief Finance Officer while the whole team is laughing and teasing her, is not an environment where the employees are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect. Georgina should therefore not keep her head down as this is considered a form of ignorance. She was married to her husband who was working in the same company as an IT specialist. However, there was a concern from her mother considering that she is from a Muslim community in Indonesia and she is married to a European from a Christian background. Nevertheless, at a party, a friend introduced her to the CFO as Brian’s wife, this made her feel a rush of indignation holding out her hand to Harold. Consequently, the CFO slowly moved to a different destination since he wanted to be told nothing more about her. Because of this, she felt angry, but the husband was not annoyed. Harold had utmost respect for women including her wife who was a surgeon. The main problem was Bill despite Project “Toom” being his most significant success and the energy that Georgina had of this work. At a team building dinner at The Flying Pig Pub and Restaurant, Georgina expected that it would be a very lively event. These awards were aimed at increasing oneness, commitment, and cohesion of the team and appreciate the efforts done by everyone. The whole team takes pride as being informal and close and …show more content…
From the analysis, there is much political and power influence starting from Gust-Dickens Chief Finance Officer Mr. Harold. His influence is clearly recognized once Bill refers to Georgina who is the account manager for Project Toom as Brian’s wife. The influence in power is recognized further from the CFO who gets furious and the exits the scene and want’s to hear nothing more about her. The Chief Finance Officer also brags about his studies and knowledge insisting that he has a Master’s of Science in Finance from one of the leading Universities “Simon Fraser” and six years experience. Furthermore, he directly reports to the Chief Finance Officer of the institution. Therefore, a person calling him a “Tinkerbell” is not only an insult but disrespect too. This story appears to be multilayered based on Women in Leadership and complex. The story is based on gender, culture, and diversity within the organization and how this could be tolerated in multinational
Introduction
The purpose of this case study is to analyze organizational situation. Consequently, the paper shall identify the issues, opportunities, and problems where appropriate and thus make recommendations for the actions that need improvement. As a management consultant(TEAM NAME) hired by Gust-Dickenson to investigate a recent conflict involving the financial service management, the “Toom” project team and the accounts manager I shall analyze the conflict and the associated situation with the aim of producing a report. Examination and Explanation of the Causes, Nature and Development of the Conflict
Having been assigned a new task in a Dutch-Canadian financial consultancy company, Georgina was transferred from Amsterdam to Vancouver headquarters for a unique project. She now worked under Bill who was the project’s new Boss. This was the first time she was meeting with Bill to start the new project that they were both assigned. Trouble started once Georgina was taken aback by the remarks made by Bill. Despite her being five feet tall and weighing less than 45 kilograms, she was never accorded enough time to build her second thoughts at the office. Sometimes, her Boss and few others at the table chuckled as she sat speechlessly. Georgina, having been attacked, looked at the at the six-foot-five Englishman (Bill) and referred to him as Tinkerbelle, this made every person around there to start laughing. Bill then clapped his hands and declared that he is chuffed by her being on their team. The meeting proceeded, and they outlined that their objective was to create a common platform for each and every person. Considering that the organization has policies associated with grievances, discrimination, and harassment, it remains a problem converting these behaviors and actions into a culture within the group. The aspect of Bill calling Georgina “Dot” in front of the Chief Finance Officer while the whole team is laughing and teasing her, is not an environment where the employees are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect. Georgina should therefore not keep her head down as this is considered a form of ignorance. She was married to her husband who was working in the same company as an IT specialist. However, there was a concern from her mother considering that she is from a Muslim community in Indonesia and she is married to a European from a Christian background. Nevertheless, at a party, a friend introduced her to the CFO as Brian’s wife, this made her feel a rush of indignation holding out her hand to Harold. Consequently, the CFO slowly moved to a different destination since he wanted to be told nothing more about her. Because of this, she felt angry, but the husband was not annoyed. Harold had utmost respect for women including her wife who was a surgeon. The main problem was Bill despite Project “Toom” being his most significant success and the energy that Georgina had of this work. At a team building dinner at The Flying Pig Pub and Restaurant, Georgina expected that it would be a very lively event. These awards were aimed at increasing oneness, commitment, and cohesion of the team and appreciate the efforts done by everyone. The whole team takes pride as being informal and close and …show more content…
From the analysis, there is much political and power influence starting from Gust-Dickens Chief Finance Officer Mr. Harold. His influence is clearly recognized once Bill refers to Georgina who is the account manager for Project Toom as Brian’s wife. The influence in power is recognized further from the CFO who gets furious and the exits the scene and want’s to hear nothing more about her. The Chief Finance Officer also brags about his studies and knowledge insisting that he has a Master’s of Science in Finance from one of the leading Universities “Simon Fraser” and six years experience. Furthermore, he directly reports to the Chief Finance Officer of the institution. Therefore, a person calling him a “Tinkerbell” is not only an insult but disrespect too. This story appears to be multilayered based on Women in Leadership and complex. The story is based on gender, culture, and diversity within the organization and how this could be tolerated in multinational