Scenario Instructions:

You have been hired as a management consultant to address the issues identified in the scenario below.

Scenario:

Mary Beth is a mid$-$manager at a large public agency. She leads of a diverse group of $25$ employees who work remotely. Not only is Mary Beth a micro$-$manager, but there have been several instances where she has made insensitive remarks about $$lazy$,$ incompetent people$$ during monthly meetings. Over the last couple of years, Mary Beth has been out sick more than she has been at work, but she has also denied vacation time to some employees because they are not $$meeting her expectations.$$ Management just announced that Mary Beth will be on personal leave for an undisclosed amount of time and someone from upper management will manage her team in the interim. Team members feel as if they are in limbo and the lack of direction and oversight has had a negative impact on productivity and morale. Management is looking to you for guidance.