Case Study 15:

Change Management:

Sameer has been performing well in an organization as an Assistant Manager Accounts since his graduation in finance. He has spent around five years in that organization. With the passage of time Sameer has learnt the ways to survive in such a conventional bureaucratic environment.

Haris, an experienced and competent employee who has recently joined this organization as a manager accounts. His reputation is good and famous for organizing and improving the daily operations in the previous organization. He has been appointed on a pay scale with benefits better than the last one. Haris is self-motivated and determined to bring changes in the department that will increase the productivity and efficiency of accounts.

In an informal welcoming ceremony, Haris introduces himself and wants to be familiar with other staff members of the department. He also asks for better suggestions from each subordinate to make it a better work place. He finds Sameer reluctant to accept new challenges. Sameer suggests his newly appointed manager not to bring any change in the current system as it will put them in trouble. Sameer criticizes the different policies made by the higher management. He also shows his belongings to a political party indirectly.

Haris calls Sameer to his office next day and says to him that he will not tolerate those subordinates who are not in the interest of the company and do not want to work as a team. Haris says to him that it will be taken seriously if he tries to be a barrier in implementing new system that is more effective and productive. Haris warns Sameer to leave or improve.

Question:

I.How could Sameer be motivated?

II.Do you think Haris lacks leadership qualities?Justify

III.Do you think bringing a change in the existing environment is a threat? Why or why not?