OD TGIF case
Team COLOR
Nguyễn Hoàng Thiên Thanh
Đỗ Linh Phụng
Phạm Trần Minh Trang
CASE SUMMARY
Quantum Software is a corporation was founded by
Stan Albright and Erin Barber. They hold a beer bust every Fridays afternoon for all employees to encourage the people’s spirit in the most friendly atmosphere. One day, Bill Carter, the corporate attorney joined the party and saw one employee get drunk and fell off. He got worried and noticed Stan and Erin about the risks or accidents may happen after these such parties. But
Stan and Carter still keep their thought about the advantages of the idea of beer bust.
1. Does Quantum have a problem or not?
YES
1. Does Quantum have a problem or not?
REASONS
PROBLEMS
Employees are required to work long 16hour days 6 days a week.
Quantum Software seems to be understaffed. Danger or accidents for people who drive after drinking.
As an organization, Quantum Software is facing a liability issue because of serving alcohol at the parties.
They may be growing too quickly.
These events easily get out of control.
Lack of respect between employees or
The employees may consider their owners between the employees and the managers. as “friends” even in the workplace.
POSSIBLE RESPONSES
- “We have stated very clearly, Friday party is part of our corporate culture, unwind and socialize”. - “You’re right somehow, so we’re considering some solutions for this problem”.
- “let’s ask our employees!”
You shouldn’t…. We still keep our point, but…. EVALUATION: TGIF CULTURE
PROS
CONS
Time to relax without pressure of work
Driving while being drunk can cause serious accident
Get people together and socialize Bad image of the company
The esprit de corps contributes to success
Overindulge the employees may create bad habits
The managers will be close and understand their employees well EVALUATION: STOP THE TGIF CULTURE
PROS
CONS
Prevent the harmful things that may happen due to the parties
There’s no place for everyone to have fun
Nguyễn Hoàng Thiên Thanh
Đỗ Linh Phụng
Phạm Trần Minh Trang
CASE SUMMARY
Quantum Software is a corporation was founded by
Stan Albright and Erin Barber. They hold a beer bust every Fridays afternoon for all employees to encourage the people’s spirit in the most friendly atmosphere. One day, Bill Carter, the corporate attorney joined the party and saw one employee get drunk and fell off. He got worried and noticed Stan and Erin about the risks or accidents may happen after these such parties. But
Stan and Carter still keep their thought about the advantages of the idea of beer bust.
1. Does Quantum have a problem or not?
YES
1. Does Quantum have a problem or not?
REASONS
PROBLEMS
Employees are required to work long 16hour days 6 days a week.
Quantum Software seems to be understaffed. Danger or accidents for people who drive after drinking.
As an organization, Quantum Software is facing a liability issue because of serving alcohol at the parties.
They may be growing too quickly.
These events easily get out of control.
Lack of respect between employees or
The employees may consider their owners between the employees and the managers. as “friends” even in the workplace.
POSSIBLE RESPONSES
- “We have stated very clearly, Friday party is part of our corporate culture, unwind and socialize”. - “You’re right somehow, so we’re considering some solutions for this problem”.
- “let’s ask our employees!”
You shouldn’t…. We still keep our point, but…. EVALUATION: TGIF CULTURE
PROS
CONS
Time to relax without pressure of work
Driving while being drunk can cause serious accident
Get people together and socialize Bad image of the company
The esprit de corps contributes to success
Overindulge the employees may create bad habits
The managers will be close and understand their employees well EVALUATION: STOP THE TGIF CULTURE
PROS
CONS
Prevent the harmful things that may happen due to the parties
There’s no place for everyone to have fun