In the case study of Brussels and Bradshaw, it is apparently clear that Audrey Locke, a summertime intern, was faced with many unnecessary workplace created stressors. Brussels and Bradshaw is a well-known investment banking company that Audrey Locke strived to intern for. Audrey was well prepared and had an astonishing resume. The downward spiral in the economy made this internship more competitive and desired. Audrey was warned of the intensity she would endure at Brussels and Bradshaw by some of her friends, but Audrey relished in the opportunity the position would provide as she immediately accepted it. The May two week training, in Chicago, went rather smoothly for Audrey and she was eager to report to the Toronto office and begin working. On August 26th, Audrey is sitting outside the acting Business Development Manager’s (Kelly Richards) office awaiting her final review, pondering the mass amount of issues during the last few weeks at B&B, and whether she wants to accept a position with the company if offered. Out of the eleven possible workplace stressors outlined in the textbook, ten were apparent in this case study.
Role conflict, role ambiguity, work overload, occupation, resource inadequacy, working conditions, management style, job insecurity, incivility in the workplace, and perceived gender issues. Had Mrs. Richards received HR training, she would be in a better position to help interns coming in, which would lead to a sense of placement for intern given a position in the company. When paring up groups for projects, Mrs. Richards could keep problematic relationships amongst the workplace in mind to insure less stressful environments. Mrs. Richards should have also introduced Aubrey to her assigned buddy (Christine Page) and her assigned mentor (Jake Frescott) in her first few days at the firm instead of letting 4 weeks pass before the introductions. When Audrey and Christine were seen together, they were dubbed “the sorority girls”. This was a monolithic organization comprised of mostly males and apparent gender issues. The initial assignments given to Audrey by her Project manager (Sean Petterson) were given without instruction. He appeared stagnate in his position and seemed to be disgruntled by the lack of mobility, therefore taking it out on Audrey.
The Term Paper on Mrs Mallard Story Reader Man
Kate Chopin, born in 1850 is the author of 'The Story of an Hour' and 'The Blind Man'. She had a Catholic and affluent upbringing, and at the age of 20 she married Oscar Chopin. They produced 6 children and she devoted herself to motherhood. This marriage ended when Oscar Chopin died from swamp fever in 1883. Kate Chopin's doctor encouraged her to become a career writer, and she published many ...
