Management
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Author: DAFT, Richard L.
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Chapter 17, Problem 1CFCA
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
Howard Tannebaum sent strict electronic mails to all the managers in order to find out the reason behind the breach of information of their company's new product idea. This hurt the feelings of innocent employees that the company does not believe them.
Characters in the case:
The characters in the case include Howard Tannebaum, the CEO of the company, the employees, and the friend of CEO, Barry.
Adequate information:
In addition to the mail sent by Howard to the managers, the copy of an electronic mail sent by him to his friend was circulating in the office creating chaos. This mail showed the anger of Howard towards his employees for breaching the product idea.
To determine:
The communication mistakes and the reason for Howard Tannebaum to send those electronic mails.
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