Management (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Richard L. Daft
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Chapter 15, Problem 3ED
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Affects of enacting disciplinary action against Darius for coercing employees to do voluntary work.
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.
Characters:
Jessica Armstrong − VP, Darius Hariss − Department Head, Carolyn Clark- Secretary.
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