This case can be treated as a three-part predictive exercise.

a. Read only Part 1 and stop. How do you think the supervisors’ statement of intent will be received by top management at Consolidated Life?

b. Read Part 2 What do you think Mike will do now? What do you recommend that he do?

c. Read Part 3. Should Mike try to continue his career with Consolidated Life or find a job elsewhere? How does the self-fulfilling prophecy affect this situation? If he leaves, do you think he can be successful in another organization? lop5