The Harvard Business School case “Thomas Green: Power, Office Politics and a Career in Crisis”
(Product #: 2095-PDF-ENG) brings together multiple management and OB topics discussed
throughout the course. Your final exam will consist of an analysis of this integrative case, due by
the end of the course as a Word document (doc file) to be submitted here in the Assignments
area of Sakai.
Instructions for the case analysis:
The format for the case analysis is flexible. The guidelines for length cover a broad range
(minimum 500 words, maximum 3,000) to accommodate a variety of writing styles (please
contact me if you need to go outside of that range). What matters most is the content, and your
analysis should address the following issues (either as separate questions or as a single essay):
1. Discuss the differences in work styles, personalities, and expectations of Green and Davis.
2. How would you summarize Thomas Green’s situation? Analyze Green’s job performance to
date.
3. Discuss the possible underlying agendas of Davis and McDonald.
4. Discuss a potential plan of action to correct the problem.
5. What tips would you suggest for effective boss-subordinate relationships?
