Tasks of new Chief Executive

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 503.

A change of leadership

After the founder of Orbit Records died, a new Chief Executive, Sheldon Drake, took over. However, he failed because he lacked leadership qualities. He was unable to develop a strategy for improving profits and had no clear vision of where the company was going. Also, he did not communicate well with employees, who started to lose confidence in the business. They began to worry about losing their jobs and their morale suffered.

Three months ago, Sheldon drake resigned, and his place was taken by someone from outside the company.

One of the new CE's main tasks is to motivate staff and raise morale, so that staff will be more productive. He has asked Personnel to carry out a survey of staff attitudes. Questionnaires were sent to all employees below senior management level. The results are on the chart.

He has also jotted down ideas for raising motivation and morale, and has asked employees to do the same. The best ideas will be implemented throughout the company.

Staff attitudes (%) Yes No Don't know

1. Do you feel you participate fully in decision-

making? 12 70 18

2. Do you feel ‘valued' by the company? 48 46 6

3. Do you understand the company's objectives

and overall strategy? 16 20 64

4. Do you have enough contact with senior

management? 18 50 32

5. Do you have enough opportunities to express

your ideas / make suggestions? 42 26 30

6. Are you paid adequately? 48 45 7

7. Do you think you will be working for this

company in five years' time? 25 14 61

8. Do you have enough opportunities to meet

each other socially? 55 42 3