6-2 Short Paper: Building Common Ground and Trust Using Evidence

6-2 Short Paper: Building Common Ground and Trust Using Evidence
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6-2 Short Paper: Building Common Ground and Trust Using Evidence
Managing a workforce while trying to meet performance expectations in an organization can be hard for managers. However, in a world where labor is becoming increasingly diverse, organizations have to find ways of creating inclusive work environments (Rock & Grant, 2016). The case of Kareem’s termination from ABC Corporation is one that borders on religious discrimination. The behavior and responses of his colleagues, supervisors, and manager is inexcusable in a modern work environment. Hence, this paper lists relevant facts pertinent to the case, judgment comments used to defend actions in the case, and strategies that ABC Corporation could use to meet Kareem’s needs while still maintaining performance expectations.
One of the facts that is relevant to Kareem’s case is that he is a victim of religious discrimination. Since Michael saw him washing his hands, feet, and face, and praying on a mat, it was clear that he was performing some form of ritual. Michael, Janet, and Thomas cannot claim not to know what Kareem was doing because it was self-explanatory. Another fact is that ABC Corporation is a highly-productive work environment. This makes it hard for some people to fit in in such a work environment since there is minimal human interaction, and reduced free time. Another fact is that no one, except Kathy, tried to understand what Kareem was doing during his breaks. Despite the demanding nature of their jobs, Janet, Michael, and Thomas should have tried to understand why Kareem was taking so many breaks.
One of the judgment comments used to defend actions in this case is Kareem’s. When asked about Thomas, Kareem responds that he is like a hawk watching over the call center. By using such language, Kareem is trying ...