Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts and Applications (9th Edition)
Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts and Applications (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780133499919
Author: Stephen P. Robbins, David A. De Cenzo, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 32DQ
Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Best Buy tried a radical workplace experiment ROWE-Results-Only Work Environment, which obviously had many implications for employee motivation, was an interesting and enlightening journey for the company.Human resources managers had been asked to take a flexible work program in effect at corporate headquarters Minnesota and develop it for implementation throughout the company.

Characters in the case:

Brad Anderson, CEO Best Buy

Cali Ressler, Human Resources Managers

Jody Thompson, Human Resources Managers

To describe:

The elements of ROWE and the advantages and drawbacks of the program.

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