Sean was about to be promoted to a new position as "Department Manager" within his company. He often worked back late for no extra pay to complete special projects and put together new ideas. He was the most skilled and innovative employee in the department. He also knew that his company was concerned with increasing profits and it's employee's attitudes towards the company. He was excited that he would now have the power to make changes at work to increase productivity.

At home that night, Sean prepared to write memo to his employees wanting to share his aspirations for his department.

Please answer the following questions in detail:

 

1.        What should Sean say in his memo?

 2.        What results is he likely to achieve by writing this memo?

 3.        List Sean's strengths and weaknesses in his new supervisory role. 

4.        Do you believe Sean will be successful in improving the staff's attitude towards the company? Why?

 5.        Do you believe Sean will have a lot of power as a supervisor? Why?