Larry, an employee of many years, was suspected of drinking alcohol at work. His supervisor and others noticed the smell of alcohol on his breath. A year later, Larry's strange behaviors like drinking a quart of milk daily and slurred speech raised further concerns that he was still under the influence at work. The manager must now decide how to address Larry's ongoing issue and higher employee turnover.

1.  Yeny Delgado
 Ileana Mendez
 Domonique Campbell
 Dr. Parker MGMT 421

2.  Case Information
Larry West, age 55, with a problematic home life
Has been working for the company for many years
Reputable supervisor (meets deadlines and gets job done)
Firm and sometimes a harsh supervisor
Owner knows Larry was an alcoholic
The manager and storeroom employees noticed the smell
of alcohol on Larry when they talk to him
Manger confronts Larry and reminds him of the company’s
discipline policy against under the influence

3.  Case Information
A year later, something was up…
Larry was drinking a quart of milk every day
Larry could have been trying to hide the smell by
mixing the alcohol with milk
Sometimes Larry’s speech seemed indistinctive
Fantasy stories
Manager is concerned about how to confront
Larry and what to do, especially now that
employee turnover is higher

4.  Q & A
When the owner smelled alcohol on Larry’s breath
do you feel the owner’s response should have been
different? If so, how?
What actions other than speaking with Larry, the
owner should of taken?
Should Larry have been sent for a breathalyzer?
 Does the owner have enough evidence to do so? If
so, what evidence?

5.  Q & A
Should have the owner have followed up on Larry’s
issue sooner or was the year an appropriate time?
Do you think that the owner handled the case
properly?
What recommendations would you have for the
owner in handling Larry’s case?