Case Study Finding an Ideal Candidate Professor Harry Young sipped his red wine and savoured the flavour. 'Enjoying that?' the questioning voice belonged to James Wong, Professor of Economics. James seated himself beside Harry. "What's on your mind, Harry? You look like you're deep in thought." 'Actually, I was thinking about a telephone call I received earlier from Anna Tan at All Star University. She's interested in applying for the Vice-Chancellor's job." James smiled. 'Anna would be an ideal candidate, She is highly qualified and has an outstanding reputation as an administrator. But tell her not to waste her time." "What do you mean, James?' 'The new Vice-Chancellor has already been selected." "How can that be? The advertisements appeared in the press only last Saturday." Really, Harry, for someone who has worked at University College for as long as you have, you really are wet behind the ears." Harry stiffened. "What you do mean?' 'Come on, Harry, you mean you really don't know?" "Know what?' snapped Harry. The new Vice-Chancellor is going to be Dean of Arts -- Anthony Grimes.' 'James, you're kidding me? Anthony hasn't published anything for years. And his reputation as an administrator is nothing to write home about.' 'Ah ah, you don't understand, do you?' 'What do you mean? Harry asked. "You may be correct in your assessment of Anthony but you have ignored three important factors. First, he is favoured by the government. Second, he has all the necessary political connections with the university power brokers, and third, he will maintain the status quo. No one will be threatened.' 'I don't believe you James. That's just rumour."Well, Harry, my friend, you forget who is heading the selection committee. David Ong the Dean of Engineering. And who is the Dean of Engineering's best friend? The Dean of Arts. I suggest you read the job description more carefully, Harry. You will see it fits Anthony to a tee. Scholarship is downplayed and things like knowledge of the university, an understanding of its educational values and so on are all highlighted. Anthony has been with this university for more than 20 years. Who's going to outscore him? No one.' 'James, if what you say is true, it's most disappointing. Particularly as this university needs to undergo major change if it is to become anything but second rate.' 'Uh! Uh!' smiled James. 'What are you smiling at, James? I think what you have told me, if it is true, is most depressing Q1.A, What issues are raised in this case? Relate to what you have learned. B. If you were the HR Manager at University College, what would you do (given that HRM is a profession)? Do you think the situation described in this case represents common or uncommon organisational behaviour? Make recommendations.