Donato Martinez is a long-time employee of Permaja Trading and Builders Corporation (PTBC) and was promoted as foreman in the construction department. Donato or Ato rose from the ranks as foreman, a position usually given to a college or technical education graduate. Ato is a high school graduate but his 15 years with the company has proven his worth for his good performance and his loyalty to PTBC.
 

Ato's personal life is not unknown to the management; however, since it does not interfere much with his work in the company, it is not given much attention. Ato has been married for ten years but never had a child. His wife does not pay attention to him and this led him to drinking sprees after office hours. Family matters worsened as Ato drinking too much, he was absent from his work especially after weekends.
 

The management called his attention to his absences and he was reprimanded and was given written warnings. For a time, Ato would pay attention to the advice of the management and his performance improved for the time being. His projects were completed on time and costs estimates were met on a target. Atos' performance was still considered by the management as very satisfactory. It is the policy of the company not to let matter of personal concern interfere with work efficiency or allow nature of his personal life affect the PTBC image in the community.
 

In a new project in Cebu, Ato was made to handle the construction of the big mall. PTBC has made a name in mall construction as a reliable company due to completion of projects on time. Ato being a specialist in this type of construction was lead foreman under the supervision of the construction superintendent, Walter Samson, a civil engineer seasoned in such projects.
 

Ato got involved with another women in Cebu and still continued with his drinking sessions with some of the local workers. Walter was not happy about the situation especially when Ato was absent from work. The worst thing happened when Ato's wife discovered his love affair when she went to Cebu without the knowledge of Ato. The quarrel ended with the wife complaining to the police and Ato was picked up for investigation. The management was alarmed but no replacement was available to take the place of Ato at the Cebu site.
 

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Problem Identification 1 Atos Personal Life Interference Ato has personal issues primarily revolving around his marital life that have led to alcoholi... View the full answer