Relationships
6.
Setting priorities
Yuan Chang works as a systems analyst and reports to Dianne Bradwell. He was given a major project two months ago; it is due next month. Recently Ms. Bradwell’s workload increased dramatically as a result of the installation of a new computer system. She calls Yuan to troubleshoot problems with the system. Because these problems affect employees’ work production, Yuan must handle them promptly. Yuan was planning to take a two-week vacation. However, he is behind on the project and has only four weeks left to finish it. Yuan feels burned out due to his heavy workload. He tries to work on the project every day, but Ms. Bradwell’s calls keep him busy. Yuan has not told her that he is behind on the project. For the last two weeks, Yuan has been bringing a sandwich from home so he can work through lunch. He also stays late, working until at least 6 p.m. each day.
Describe what may result if Yuan continues to handle his situation as he currently is. How can Yuan manage his time more effectively? Does Yuan need to talk to his supervisor about the situation? If so, what should he say? (Learning Objective 2 and 3)
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1. Relationships
6.
Setting priorities
Yuan Chang works as a systems analyst and reports to Dianne
Bradwell. He was given a major project two months ago; it is
due next month. Recently Ms. Bradwell’s workload increased
dramatically as a result of the installation of a new computer
system. She calls Yuan to troubleshoot problems with the
system. Because these problems affect employees’ work
production, Yuan must handle them promptly. Yuan was
planning to take a two-week vacation. However, he is behind on
the project and has only four weeks left to finish it. Yuan feels
burned out due to his heavy workload. He tries to work on the
project every day, but Ms. Bradwell’s calls keep him busy.
Yuan has not told her that he is behind on the project. For the
last two weeks, Yuan has been bringing a sandwich from home
so he can work through lunch. He also stays late, working until
at least 6 p.m. each day.
Describe what may result if Yuan continues to handle his
situation as he currently is. How can Yuan manage his time
more effectively? Does Yuan need to talk to his supervisor
about the situation? If so, what should he say? (Learning
Objective 2 and 3)
