Improving Work Efficiency and Environment
Executive Summary: Monique is the supervisor at the regulatory review commissions’ operations centre. She is currently reviewing Brian, a clerk. The Regulatory Review Commissions is a Government department. Brian Coffey and his supervisor Monique Ricard work with a small group of people in the operations centre. Brian has worked under Monique for two months and he has three weeks left on his probation period. Looking over his file Monique is contemplating what she can do about Brian’s work ethic and how to deal with his inappropriate behaviour in the work place. Brian has shown inappropriate behaviour in the work place on several occasions. He completes projects at the last minute, causing Monique to constantly remind him of deadlines. Brian is also under qualified for the position and was promoted because of a contest. He has a poor attendance records and is taking longer breaks during the day. Brian also shows disrespect towards Monique when confronted about behaviour. He can seem apologetic but does not take any action to change his habits. The lack of fit between organization and task, is Brian’s under qualification for the job and he shows that he does not have the skill set to complete task according to due dates. There has only been one written incident of Brian’s inappropriate behaviour although he has a bad reputation. This is a lack of fit between people and organization. Brian has no motivation in the work place. He does not enjoy his job causing him to continue doing the minimal requirements for task. This is a lack of fit between people and task. The goal is to have someone in the position that makes Monique’s day easier. Someone who has a positive attitude, who is excited and helpful around the office can help create a healthy work environment. Monique should be looking for someone who is qualified to do the job and responsible enough to