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Running head: OB CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
OB CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
Name of the Student
Name of the University
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1OB CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
Table of Contents
1. Key issues underlying the case.................................................................................................2
2. The sub issues underlying the case...........................................................................................2
3. The relevant managerial and organizational behavior theories................................................3
4. Strategies..................................................................................................................................4
5. Strategic Implementation Plan.................................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................7

2OB CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
1. Key issues underlying the case
The key issues which have been underlying the particular case can be stated to be related
to the poor work life environment of the Whitegoods Company and the derogatory career
enhancement opportunities for the different managers once the passed a certain age. In Sylvia`s
organization it was mentioned that, the initial pay was quite high, however, the work
environment was quite demanding in nature and required a lot out of the different employees as
present. In addition to this, the overall salary structure of the firm was based on an age limited
approach which mentioned that, once the employee passed a particular age then, they were not
promoted and in fact demoted to a lower level in the organization. One theory which can be
underlined in this case is the Hierarchy Needs theory which means that when the different
employee needs are not met with in a firm, then the organization fails to perform well ( Argyris,
1960). This often ended up causing problems and the employees were indeed forced to leave the
firm themselves.
2. The sub issues underlying the case
The sub issues which underlies the particular case can be stated to be as follows:
I. Lack of work life balance: There existed a lack of work life balance for the different
employees. This meant that, although the employees were offered with a considerably
high salary, they were not provided with a work life balance which would have allowed
them to enjoy the fruits of the hard work and help them in relaxing (Borkowski, 2015).
This can be stated to be focusing on the Needs theory.
II. The trapping nature of major organizations: The organization lacked career enhancement
opportunities and can be stated to be having a trapping nature. This means that, the