When adherent have the English language PDF of this Brief Case in a coursepack, they will additionally have the option to buy an audio version. Treadway Tire's plant in Lima, Ohio must deal with strong job discontent and high turnover among its line foremen. The foremen are found at the center of an adversarial relationship between the union and direction, and they must contend with the needs and interests of both. They also perceive small chance for career advancement.
Solving the problem requires reconsidering the doctrine that guides work force management and shifting the Treadway culture that's grown up around that doctrine. Facing mounting pressure to reduce prices and raise productivity, manager of human resources Ashley Wall must work quickly to analyze the root causes of the problem and provide an action plan to reduce turnover of the line foreman segment.
PUBLICATION DATE: June 12, 2008 PRODUCT #: 211S05-HCB-SPA
This is just an excerpt. This case is about ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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