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Case Code: CLHR012
Case Length: 2 pages 
Period: --  
Pub Date: 2009
Teaching Note: Not Available
Subject : Human Resources/ Organization Behavior
Price:Rs.100
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Sushma's Quandary: A Microcase on Delegation*

 

ABSTRACT

Sushma Gupta worked as the Assistant Manager (AM) of Operations for Mega Shopping Arena (MSA). Sushma loved her job and had worked hard to get to the position of AM. In March, as she had expected, Sushma was promoted and made Manager. Ever since Sushma had been promoted, she had been working late, sometimes till midnight. However, most of the work that she was doing was something that she should have delegated to her juniors
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Issues:

  • Delegation of authority
  • Motivation
Introduction
Sushma Gupta worked as the Assistant Manager (AM) of Operations for Mega Shopping Arena (MSA). MSA, a popular store, sold everything from food, clothes, and shoes to stationery, furniture, household items, electronics, and toys. The store advertised itself as a one-stop shop where the customer could find everything he or she needed. Sushma was happy that she was working with such a reputed, well-established store.

Sushma loved her job and had worked hard to get to the position of AM. Her life revolved around her work, so much so that she had to be forced to take leave or a vacation. Her seniors were happy with her work, and Sushma was looking forward to the performance appraisals in March..

Keywords

Delegation,Motivation,Mega



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