PADP 8420 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Prentice Hall

• School: University of Georgia
• Department: Public Administration and Policy
• Course: PADP 8420
• Professor: Rainey

Document Summary

Susan thomas is the vice president for human resources at national products, a manufacturing company with 500 employees. The company has an opening for a general manager in one of its product division and the president asked susan to review backgrounds of three department managers interested in being promoted to the position. Susan is expected to recommend one of the internal candidates or begin recruitment of external candidates. Charley adams has been a production manger for the past eight years. He is easy-going, stresses the importance of teamwork and cooperation, and is uncomfortable with conflict so he tries to smooth it over quickly. Before becoming manger, charley was always willing to take on extra assignments and provide helpful advice. He is proud of his reputation as a good team player and loyal company man as it is important to him to be liked and appreciated.