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First Analysis
Second Analysis
Unproductive Compromise
Mr Raman Mehta’s principle of 'firm but fair' and 'tough but tender' is perfectly
commendable. Egoism kindles animosity. On the other hand, the tenacity and
tenderness of an officer, can galvanize the hidden spirit of cooperation, even in
an obstinate subordinate. In many offices, quite a few officers are nominal and
serve as mere
ornaments to the chairs, they can be classified as deadwood. There are others
who apply charm and sycophancy to stick to their chairs. Such people try to
eclipse the efficacy of their juniors in order to splash their names in the
limelight. Mr Raman Mehta’s direct rapport with the junior assistants not only
testifies to the veracity of the responsibilities shouldered by the latter, but also
exposes the inefficiency of the intermediate supervisors.
Mr Raman Mehta’s transfer to the conservative environment had helped
him to lay bare the loopholes existing in the new set up. Though Mr Raman
Mehta vindicated his principles strongly, he compromised by changing his
attitude to appease his boss, which in the long run proved unproductive.
Deviation from his rooted principles for survival, Ms worked to his
detriment in the long run and his decision to quit is a direct' offshoot of his
earlier action.
Third Analysis
Moderation - the Key Word
Fourth Analysis
The problems depicted here are very common. Mr Raman Mehta was a jovial
person, well accepted in his former set up. In the new set up, he appears to
have been depending on a few intelligent juniors and it is likely that this could
have been misunderstood as favouritism. The misconceptions regarding his
manner of behaviour might have been perpetuated by a dissatisfied and jealous
group of employees. The advice of Mr Raman Mehta’s boss that the former
should change his approach, is not correct. The assumption that western
techniques cannot work in India is also not correct. Mr Raman Mehta’s should
continue with his style of operation, with proper care to handle dissatisfied field
persons separately, one by one and sort out the problems. By changing his own
attitude, he had annoyed even those who have been with him and this has
created total confusion. A true boss is one who can mould his subordinates to
his style of operations. In any case, it is never possible to please all. In an
organisation, there cannot be a predefined method of solving. problems. They
are to be taken individually and solved, based on one's own previous
experience arid intution.
Fifth Analysis
Do not Quit
Mr Raman Mehta’s followed the right course by complying with his boss's
advice to change his attitude. But this change should not be allowed to affect
his productivity. He should fix targets for completion of duties assigned to the
junior managers, and only if they fail to achieve them, he should' approach the
junior assistants directly. Further, Mr Raman Mehta’s should keep his boss fully
informed about this line of action, to steer clear of trouble, in future.
Sixth Analysis
Carte Blanche
It is a very difficult task to change one's work pattern and behaviour overnight.
In the present set up, as the junior assistants are extremely intelligent Mr
Raman Mehta’s is justified in adopting 'Western Techniques' as far as the boss-
subordinate relationship is concerned. Mr Raman Mehta’s language may not be
appreciated by some people. However, most of the subordinates adore him and
perform their respective duties leading to higher productivity. A sudden
vicissitude in Mr Raman Mehta’s behaviour led to the feeling among the sincere
subordinates that Mr Raman Mehta was trying to exercise his authority in
dealing with the former and hence they drifted away from him.