Teaching note for product 9A94J030.

Teaching note for product 9A94J032.

The manager of a medical laboratory must determine the best way to handle necessary layoffs. She has designed a new supervisory structure that will better facilitate the company's objectives toward empowerment and will provide profitable operations despite funding cutbacks. In order to implement the revised structure, she must eliminate five supervisory positions, necessitating the layoffs of five long-term employees. The remaining supervisors' .....more

The manager of a medical laboratory must determine the best way to communicate a cutback decision. She has designed a new supervisory structure that will better facilitate the company's objectives toward empowerment and will provide profitable operations despite funding cutbacks. This is a detailed description of Jean Kelly's action plan proceeding from Medictest Laboratories (A), case 9A94J030.

A young recent graduate has just been hired as a consultant by the tired owner of a small syndicate. His task is to solve the many problems existing within the various businesses, including restaurants, real estate, and a retirement home. The financial situation is severe and there are several personnel conflicts. He must resolve these problems while effectively managing the owner.