MINDTAP F/UNDERSTANDING MGMT
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Author: DAFT
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Chapter 11, Problem 1ED
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Whether to inform employees that volunteer work is important to the organization and that they should support in whatever way possible.
Case Summary:
Jessica has recently praised Darius a department head on his voluntary work done on behalf of the organization. DVC Inc is currently being affected by negative publicity because of its recent accidental spills. However it has come to Jessica's attention that Darius is using his position to pressure employees into working with him on voluntary work.
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Jessica Armstrong − VP, Darius Hariss − Department Head, Carolyn Clark-Secretary.
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