If Organized Anarchy Existed in the Decision Environment of a Company

question 19

Essay

If organized anarchy existed in the decision environment of a company in the high tech industry, would your goal as a decision maker be to remove that organized anarchy, or to work with it? Explain. How could decisions at that company best be analyzed? How would managers go about using the model to improve decision processes?

Recognize the conditions under which constructive discharge may occur and its legal implications.

Understand the role and functions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in enforcing anti-discrimination laws.

Identify the defenses employers may use against claims of discrimination and the conditions under which they are valid.

Grasp the concept and legal challenges of affirmative action within the context of employment.

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