Two page minimum , not including the Decision Tree enclosure and reference page.

Chapter Case (p. 178). Design a decision tree for this situation. In Word, the draw tools are very helpful. ALSO - Google "decision tree" and you will find a number of resources and tools to use.

The decision tree "trunk" should reflect the decision to offer flex time. The branches should reflect yes/no decision outcomes related to the concerns you raised regarding individuals, groups, and the organization. Your concerns, and the reasons for the concerns, should help you develop the branches of your decision tree.

Assignment Scenario:

You are the operations manager for a large consulting business. Recently, the organization has had immense growth, resulting in the need to hire fifteen additional consultants and two support staff and to invest funds in expanding office space and equipment. Currently, you are determining whether or not to implement a flextime schedule with all your consultants. The consultants could work from home up to three days per week.

Within the body of your essay, answer the following questions:

• Using the Vroom-Jago model, determine how this decision should be made (AI, AII, CI, CII or Group).
• Which organizational, group, and individual causes of resistance to change might you be concerned with? Discuss at last two from each category.
• Based on the concerns you listed, how would you address these issues with your employee.
• Remember to justify and support your claims and opinions.