Question: Some of the managers in production department were discussing the problems faced in shipping products in time. They complained that they had to undertake responsibility of creating financial and marketing plans in addition to responsibility of production planning. At the same time, finance and marketing managers were to be involved in preparing production plans. It was expected that this will reduce customer complaints. It was rumored that these changes were initiated by the managers educated in the U.S.
Which of the following is the best possible course of action available to the affected managers?
The affected managers in this scenario are those in the production, finance and marketing departments.
From the information given in the caselet, one may infer that their rights were certainly not violated in any manner. This eliminates options 1, 2 and 4.
Option 5 is not only far fetched but also erroneous. Going to the U.S. for further education is completely uncalled for.
Creating a forum for discussion will bring everyone’s ideas to the table and facilitate resolution of the mentioned issues.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.