Erik Person At Biometra A & B

Problem statement The case Erik Person at Biometra A&B is a great example of what kind of problems can appear in the particular organization when there is a misfit between General Manager’s job requirements and personal skills. As we know from the case Erik Peterson was a fresh business school’s graduate and was originally offered the position of a Product Manager in charge of sales and marketing of Biometra’s catheters. Shortly afterwards because of significant changes in the company he was offered the position of General Manager with overall authority for Biometra’s operations. He probably received this fast promotion because of the positive interviewing experience with Richard Jenkins,
Here my recommendations to Peterson would be: * To meet with Jenkins and to report about Biometra’s performance from his point of view; * To ask Jenkins for his professional piece of advice how to solve the problems raised; * To agree with Jenkins to meet once a month to discuss achieved milestones of Biometra, Biometra’s team results and personal Peterson results as a manager. Pros – Jenkins could realize finally the problem between misfit of Peterson’s personal skills and GM job requirements and will try to support and coach Peterson as much as possible as Peterson was his candidate. Cons – direct communication with Jenkins may cause interpersonal problems between Hardy and Peterson. At the same time we know that Hardy is not that involved. 2) Erik Peterson was unable to build and lead a
On the other hand, Peterson should encourage Hardy to be more involved by explaining the Biometra’s success is a Hardy’s success. Pros – team can support him, which will lead to common success. Cons – some members of the team can still oppose Peterson’s efforts to achieve highest results. 3) Erik Peterson experienced serious problems with interpersonal relations Peterson should talk with Green and Cantor about the following: * He should explain that he needs their support and advice about Biometra’s catheter’s launch and to express his pity for unconstructive relations between him and them; * He should inform Green and Cantor about other manufacturing problems and involve them in the decision making about this issue; Pros – interpersonal relations can be improved. Cons – Green and Cantor can ignore Peterson approach to improve relations.