TEAMWORK.- Session 1.- The career ladder.
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Read the text and listen to the situation.
Julian: Hi Fred. Good to see you. It's been ages. How is everything?
Fred: Hi Julian, well, really bad. I've been sacked.
Julian: No way…are you kidding? I thought you were working your way up the career ladder…What happened?
Fred: You know… the economic crisis, or that's what they say in the HR department… I personally think that political decisions have a direct impact on local enterprises…anyway my company is restructuring in order to become flatter – with fewer layers of management – and leaner – with fewer and more productive employees.
Julian: And how does that affect your position in the company?
Fred: As an assistant marketing manager, I'm not a key worker anymore. Downsizing is necessary to reduce costs. I was part of a team of four marketing consultants and now there is only one left.
Julian: I understand, if the structure is delayered it becomes lighter and they only have to reduce the number of management levels in the company hierarchy…
Fred: Yeah, but the worst part is that I was about to be appointed senior executive. And suddenly, I'm not productive for the company anymore…
Julian: I can't see how giving you the sack can increase efficiency and profits.
Fred: Actually it can. To make a long story short, if a company makes a decision about their staff and…
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Think about it
Discuss in the forum:
If you work…
- Has your organization been restructured?
- Do you have perfornance reviews (regular meetings with the managers to discuss the way you are doing your job)?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages?
If you don't work…
- Would you prefer a job for life or a more flexible career?
- Would you like regular preformance reviews?
What do you think Jamie's final statement means.
- I can't see how giving you the sack can increase efficiency and profits.
