Read the attached article and use the case study to answer the questions below
You have been hired as the assistant director of the Office of Research. Torres has informed you of the current situation and has asked for your help in improving the management of the office and improving the quality and quantity of work. Spec1fically, she requests that you submit a “management plan” to the city council prior to them filling the two vacant researcher positions.
l. What problems exist in the Office of Research and city council? What are the sources of these problems?
2. What ideas do you have for the management plan to improve office operations and staff morale?
3. What are the implications of this plan on the relationship between you and your boss, the director? among the staff of the Office of Research? between city council members and their appointees?
4. What barriers do you anticipate regarding the implementation of your plan for change? What are your strategies for dealing with each of the barriers? What supports are necessary for the plan to be a success?
5. Torres has confided in you her suspicions about poor treatment of her owing to her race and sex. How do you respond ro her request for advice? Are there any gender or cultural issues that may be impacting the dynamics of the Office of Research?
