EBK MANAGEMENT
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Author: DAFT
Publisher: YUZU
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To determine:
Here author wants Rull, VP- Marketing to meet Jacobs and other employees to work out a proper solution and frame a stronger policy to address issues of sexual harassment and mistreatment of employees.
Introduction:
In this case study Rull, VP- Marketing is conducting a full investigation into complaints against Jacobs, product manager. He will meet Jacob and employees to work out a proper solution to rising complaints. Rull to meet HR Director and other senior managers and formulate a holistic effective grievance redressal policy as regards sexual harassment and ill-treatment of employees.
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