the Employee Reprimand

You are the manager of a department/team for your company.

Yesterday two of your employees were involved in an altercation over the music being played in your work area.The altercation apparently stemmed from the type of music being played (hip hop) and the volume of the music.Since you were not present at the incident you have gathered statements from those who were present.Based on those statements, you believe that the altercation was not racist, and did not involve any physical threats or contact. Harsh words were exchanged by both participants, and no one can say with certainty, who started the incident.

Your assignment is twofold.First, Do a letter of reprimand for the participants which, outlines whatever punishment or corrective measures you see fit.There would be identical letters for each participant, but you only need to write one letter for purposes of the assignment.

Second, type a policy memo about playing music in the workplace that will be distributed to all members of the department/team.You should be specific about what if any music can be played, acceptable volume, and how music is to be selected.You need to explain to your subordinateswhyyou selected the specific provisions of your policy in order to avoid a backlash against the company and/or the two people involved in the recent incident.