Vignette 3: Conflicts in Prague

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What is the reason for Manager B's upcoming trip to Prague?

To mediate a conflict between the production manager and the commercial manager.

How does Manager A suggest resolving the conflict between the two managers?

By firing both and hiring adults who know how to work with other people.

Why does Manager B believe firing the managers is not the solution?

They have been under a lot of stress due to tough months and pressure from London.

What recent challenges have impacted the company's operations according to Manager B?

<p>Bankruptcy of a key supplier, delays in production, and pressure from London.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Manager B think the employees need support at the moment?

<p>They are overwhelmed by demands and threats from London.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Manager B, why are the production manager and commercial manager in Prague unable to work together?

<p>They are like a cat and a dog with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind the recent conflicts between the production manager and commercial manager in Prague?

<p>Delays with the supply of components due to the bankruptcy of a key supplier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Manager A suggest firing both managers and hiring new ones?

<p>To hire adults who know how to work with other people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of the recent challenges on the company's operations?

<p>Commercial people sell, but production falls behind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Manager B attribute the current stress of the employees to?

<p>Having been through too much stress recently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Manager B feel the employees need support at the moment?

<p>They can't take further demands and threats from management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Manager B think is necessary to show the employees at the moment?

<p>Some support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Manager A describe the relationship between the two managers in Prague?

<p>Like a cat and a dog with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact have the recent months had on the company's operations?

<p>People work round the clock under a lot of pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind the pressure on the employees according to Manager B?

<p>Demanding quick results and putting too much pressure on them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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