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Present your analysis using the case analysis format, and answer the questions following the case. Joe Harshner was recently hired as a lathe operator m a rough turning department of Atlas Enterprises. He had formerly been the owner of a small machme shop that had gone bankrupt Despite a tendency to brag about his machine abilities, he was well liked by the worked group of fifteen employees. On one occasion when he was bragging about his skill, contending that turning out more work than any of other employees, there were many grims, winks, and raised eyebrows among the listeners. Later that day, Joe was approach by the supervisor. He complimented Joe on his work but asked that he reduce his output to the amount per hour specified. He indicated that he was trying to maintain a steady flow of material while at the same time tram new workers as a part of an entry-learning program for the plant. There was no rooms to store the materials so the flow must be steady and predictable. Joe was rather shocked at being asked to cut back on his output. The other workers assured Joe that supervisor was one of the best in the plant and would backup his workers in a bind. The supervisor was also highly respected by management. Questions 1. Explain Joe's behavior. Why did he behave that way? 2. Explain the supervisor's behavior. Is it consistent with organizational effectiveness? 1. Please answer questions 2. Please supply areas of consideration 3. Alternative course of actions 4. Analysis of course of actions 5. Conclusion recommendation 6. Action plans Present your analysis using the case analysis format, and answer the questions following the case. Joe Harshner was recently hired as a lathe operator m a rough turning department of Atlas Enterprises. He had formerly been the owner of a small machme shop that had gone bankrupt Despite a tendency to brag about his machine abilities, he was well liked by the worked group of fifteen employees. On one occasion when he was bragging about his skill, contending that turning out more work than any of other employees, there were many grims, winks, and raised eyebrows among the listeners. Later that day, Joe was approach by the supervisor. He complimented Joe on his work but asked that he reduce his output to the amount per hour specified. He indicated that he was trying to maintain a steady flow of material while at the same time tram new workers as a part of an entry-learning program for the plant. There was no rooms to store the materials so the flow must be steady and predictable. Joe was rather shocked at being asked to cut back on his output. The other workers assured Joe that supervisor was one of the best in the plant and would backup his workers in a bind. The supervisor was also highly respected by management. Questions 1. Explain Joe's behavior. Why did he behave that way? 2. Explain the supervisor's behavior. Is it consistent with organizational effectiveness? 1. Please answer questions 2. Please supply areas of consideration 3. Alternative course of actions 4. Analysis of course of actions 5. Conclusion recommendation 6. Action plans

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1 Joe H arsh ner s behavior can be explained by his need to feel competent and valued in his new job He may have felt that he needed to prove himself ... View the full answer