CASE STUDY on Life-Study Breaks-Work-Life Balance at Software Solutions

CASE SUMMARY
Highly client-centric organization characterized by long working hours Highly self-motivated employees who have set themselves with extremely high standards. Imbalance in work life Case in Point: Announcement of the completion of the project by Mr.Rajeev and the subsequent reaction by team members.

RIA
DAILY LIFE
Office hours(9am to 5pm). Go to day care centre. Busy schedule. Very short window of time for a long list of chores, from homework to housework.

PROBLEMS
Role imbalance (employee, mother,wife).

ALI
DAILY LIFE
A health freak.

PROBLEMS
Not able to adhere to his strict schedule. Diagnosed with health ailments like increased blood pressure & stomach ache.

Consistently engages in physically active & healthy lifestyle.

JIM
PAST
Had been to U.S where evaluation was based on performance.

PRESENT
In INDIA organization compatibility is the main criteria. Difficulty in adapting to new culture.

RAJEEV
DAILY LIFE
Spend time with his 2 sons.

PROBLEMS

Due to the fact that the onus of entire project rested on his Family tradition of going out on shoulders, he was not able to a vacation trip. spend quality time with his family. Juggling between the requirements of sets of responsibilities very difficult.

MAJOR PROBLEM

Workplace Stress.
Work autonomy. Role conflict. Career

Development.
Cultural

Differences.

SUB PROBLEMS

Personal life Vs Work Life Less Satisfaction

Busy work life

Alternatives
Introduce new schemes like holiday breaks which ensures job security at the end of the period. After completion of a project successfully follow-up with rewards & perks/bonuses. Include the employees in decision making process & introduce a Job appraisal system.

PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS

Problem 1: What is the main problem in the case as faced by the 4 team members?

PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Solution

1:

Personal life Vs Work Life

Work Overload Less Satisfaction Busy work life

Problem

2:

If you were the HR manager, how would you proceed further in your task of keeping the team members highly motivated? Would you also offer a word of advise to the management?

Solution

2:

Introduce new schemes like holiday breaks which ensures job security at the end of the period. After completion of a project successfully follow-up with rewards & perks/bonuses.

Problem

3:

Do you agree that Life Style Breaks was an ultimate solution? Render your views and reasons for the same. Would you like to recommend any modifications. Give reasons for your suggestions.

Solution

3:

No
REASONS It is an one time break only. It takes time (4-5 weeks) to materialize. The employees are not entitled to salary during their vacation time.

Problem

4:

Identify the principles of management that have been applied in the case.

 Solution

4: Scientific principles of management.

Time study. Motion study.

Modern principles of management.

Unity of command. Unity of direction. Espirit de corps. Scalar chain. Discipline. Order. Parity between authority & responsibility Centralization & decentralization.

CONCLUSION

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