1. SITUATION 10
“Your subordinates, usually able to take responsibility, are not responding to your
recent redefined of standards”.
Identify Problem:
The subordinate are not acknowledging adequately to the new standards, the subordinates
are very defensive over the new standard. The more areas of needed improvement are called
for, the poorer the result and response is by the subordinate, they seem unenthusiastic and
reluctant with new redefining of standards to achieving goals which is damaging the
constructive goals, there is lack of commitment to adapt to new modes and set of rules. The
feedback is discouraging and frustrating.
Generating alternatives solution:
 Allow group involvement in redefining standards, but don’t take control.
 Redefine standards and supervise carefully.
 Avoid confrontation by not applying pressure.
 Incorporate group recommendations, but see that new standards are met
Evaluating Alternatives:
 Allow group involvement in redefining standards, but don’t take
control
The alternative can deal the problem by participatory involvement of group into redefining of
standards by striking down manipulation or supremacy.
 Redefine standards and supervise carefully
The standards need redefining all over again and have to be monitored meticulously; this could
earn the agreement and consents of the subordinate, it’s back to drawing board.
 Avoid confrontation by not applying pressure , leave situation alone
The alternative acts on averting a hostile disagreement face-to-face and the pressure exerted on
subordinates through threats. It should be avoided, it’s better to let them work as they desire.
 Incorporate group recommendations, but see that new standards
are met
Call a meeting with the whole staff and discuss the rules and company policies and review the
newly defined standards and include their recommendation and analyze if these recommendations
will work out things in the end.
******MAKING A CHOICE *******
 Incorporate group recommendations, but see that new standards are met
Evaluate the obstacles plan to overcome these obstacles before issuing instructions to subordinates,
it is imperative to consult them and value their views. Being subordinates, they are bound to carry
out instructions. But prior consultation will cause them to work with greater care and devotion;
however it is essential to view the accomplishment of new standards and set of rules.

2. IMPLEMENTING THE DECISION
In order to implement the alternative, call a meeting with the whole staff and discuss the rules and
company policies and if their are any thing to talk about with in the company do so now, if their
are any private matters if you have a problem with that is reflecting the work ethic of the company
have a meeting and discuss about what is it that is not helping with the work place as it should
reflect on the safety of the work area.
EVALUATING THE DECISION
The decision received positive feedback that proved the success of the decision. The standards are
being well met by the subordinates and a mutual understanding has come about at the workplace.