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I. Case Study: Employee Sabbatical Benefits
1. Case Summary: In a narrative format, discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in" rel="nofollow">in the case.
2. Case Analysis:
Based on the in" rel="nofollow">information given, how well did Little Tokyo Service Center follow the development plannin" rel="nofollow">ing process described in" rel="nofollow">in Figure 9.1 Which elements of that system, if any, were missin" rel="nofollow">ing?
Imagin" rel="nofollow">ine that LTSC has called you in" rel="nofollow">in as a consultant before Watanabe is to start his sabbatical. The agency has asked you to help obtain" rel="nofollow">in the maximum developmental benefit from the sabbatical arrangement. How would you recommend that Watanabe, the board of directors, and the second tier of management proceed?
3. Executive Decisions:
Keepin" rel="nofollow">ing in" rel="nofollow">in min" rel="nofollow">ind that an agency like LTSC would have fundin" rel="nofollow">ing and just a few senior managers, suggest two additional development activities that are likely to be most beneficial to the organization, and explain" rel="nofollow">in why you chose them.
II. Case Study: Headin" rel="nofollow">ing for the Exit: Flight Attendant Becomes Hero
1. Case Summary: In a narrative format, discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in" rel="nofollow">in the case.
2. Case Analysis:
What aspects of a flight attendants’ job are conducive to stress, and what other jobs share similar characteristics?
Why do you thin" rel="nofollow">ink the actions of this one worker resonated so strongly with wider public opin" rel="nofollow">inion and what does this suggest about the nature of jobs in" rel="nofollow">in the U.S. economy?
3. Executive Decisions:
What are some steps employers can take to help reduce and manage employee stress in" rel="nofollow">in jobs like these?