This descriptive case study is written using factual case information was obtained from an employee of the firm with their consent. All names, including the firm name, have been anonymized.
After being denied promotion, Vivienne began the first step to her long-term exit strategy by seeking another graduate degree. Her supervisor failed to supply the recommendation he’d promised for her graduate school application. Vivienne felt that his breach of trust was deliberate and now must decide what course of action to take. This case analyzes Vivienne’s organization, needs and ambition using management theories, laws and concepts. It also analyzes the phenomenon of trust, specifically vertical trust between managers and employees, and it leads to an important career crossroads for Vivienne.
Undergraduate. Courses: Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management
