The Bob Knowlton Case Study Summary Bob Knowlton is the head of the Photon Lab when a new member‚ Simon Fester‚ was introduced to his lab. He begins to feel inferior to his new member and feels that he cannot voice his concerns to his superior‚ Dr. Jerold. After a period of events and insecurities‚ he finds a better position with more salary and takes the job immediately. Dr‚ Jerrold and Fester were shocked by Knowlton’s decision. The lab took a large hit as Fester went on to work on another
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Case Analysis “Bob Knowlton” The problem Bob Knowlton quit his job suddenly and found a better position with more salary. But‚ Jerrold and Fester felt shocked on Knowlton’s decision. No one knew that why Knowlton wanted to leave. Relevant information Bob Knowlton knew that his ability was not as good as Fester‚ so Bob gave Fester some chances to express his opinions on the photon projects. As a team leader‚ it is a good way toward his member of the group. Yet‚ actually Knowlton got annoyed
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BOB KNOWLTON Alex Bavelas Bob Knowlton was sitting alone in the conference room of the laboratory. The rest of the group had gone. One of the secretaries had stopped and talked for a while about her husband’s coming induction into the Army‚ and had finally left. Bob‚ alone in the laboratory‚ slid a little further down in his chair‚ looking with satisfaction at the results of the first test run of the new photon unit. He liked to stay after the others had gone. His appointment as project head was
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After reviewing the Bob Knowlton case study‚ many concepts that are affecting the communication skills are apparent. Different factors [age‚ beliefs‚ culture‚ gender] were taken in to consideration while reviewing the case. Bobs self concept tells the unique story of the case study. Bob begins his story with a positive self concept and ends with a negative one. Towards the beginning of the case Bob gains self confidence in his work knowing he is a productive worker. During the time Fester arrives
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1. DESCRIPTION This case is about a work team that worked together effectively‚ bonded well and felt comfortable around each other. All until another person (Fester) came into the company who had more knowledge that the leader of the group (Knowlton)‚ causing a form of intimidation causing Knowlton to resign‚ and the group to be without a leader. 2. DIAGNOSIS. The main problem in this case was the lack of confidence Knowlton developed due to a new member to the company who had more knowledge to
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Knowlton notified Jerrod by mail that he was leaving the laboratory because he had found a better position. Recommendation/Justification Attribution process in chapter 4 is referred to as the ways in which people come to understand the causes of their own or others’ behavior. Knowlton felt that Fester was brought in to take his position as project head. With all the questions and research analysis that Fester completed on his own‚ Knowlton felt betrayed since his friend and mentor Jerrod never
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