Question

Scene Six: Decisions
After one year on the job, Lima was called into her supervisor's office. Lima was nervous and thought back over the last few weeks to see if she had made any mistakes at work. She couldn't think of anything she had done wrong.

Lima was relieved when Mrs. Peterson asked her if she would like to take a higher paying position in one of two departments. As it turned out, both departments had openings and had heard about Lima's excellent skills and work performance. Lima could have her choice between the two departments.

Department A is supervised by Mr. Kent, a long-term employee. Department A has the reputation for promoting its employees faster than any other department. On the other hand, Mr. Kent is known to be highly authoritarian and have a short fuse if things don't go the way he wants. In fact, his employee turnover rate is higher than that of any other department.

Department B is supervised by Ms. Lee, a young manager recently out of college. Under Ms. Lee's supervision people seem to be very productive and have a good time in the process. Many workers envy the people who work in Ms. Lee's department. On the other hand, no one has been promoted from Ms. Lee's department in the two years since she's been manager.

Question: What should Lima do? Why?

Answer 1

It is better for Lima to choose department B. Even though promotions are rare and difficult , she can have job satisfaction and be more productive. When one have a satisfied career and good experience they automatically will get promotions and it is better than getting promoted faster but having to quit the job due to a manager. Hence she must choose department B.