organization behaviour subject

Case Study Mr. Ibrahim the General Manager in a large pharmaceutical company is a profound proponent of Management by Objectives' (MBO). He has always viewed himself a very democratic manager, with a strong belief in employee participation. He does this by involving employees in decision making and goal setting. Though he leaves them alone to achieve their goals but is ever-willing to help them, if needed. He has been very successful in his endeavors in this respect. Recently he hired Ali; a young MBA from a top Business School of Pakistan. Ali was good at academics as well as at extracurricular activities. After orientation programme, Ali was posted in the production Department. Ibrahim motivated Ali to work independently, maintaining his faith in the philosophy of Participative Management. He discussed the project assigned to him, set a production target to be achieved within a stipulated period. Ali however, failed to complete the project in time. Revised target, after consultation with Ali was set. Unfortunately, results were not encouraging. Ibrahim confronted Ali and scolded him for his non-performance, He was warned to perform or face termination. Ali was stunned for a while but finally gathered courage and said, Sir, though I like you, but I feel diffident working with you. I sometimes do not know what to do next. It takes me longer. If I could benefit from your experience by having you tell me each day what steps to take next, I am sure things would work well. "He further told Ibrahim in his previous job also, his superiors used to help him like that. On hearing this, Ibrahim became speechless and wondered what to do with Ali. Read the above case and answer the following questions: (i) Do you think Ibrahim decision to confront Ali to express his displeasure at his dismal performance was the right way to handle situation? (ii) Do you think Ibrahim and Ali can still work together or should Ali's services be terminated?