OB test

At the beginning of the article, what are the reasons that Alysha gave in order to leave P&H?

• More base pay and bonus range

• She is ready for a change

• She is intrigued by the culture at P&H competitor

• She feels too tired to work. And trying to take a rest for a while.

What is the meaning of “gardening leave”?

• A period of paid time off before departing employees start work for a competitor.

• A period of time that you won't get into the company and changing the working pattern.

• A strategy used by employers to protect their business interests when an employee is leaving.

• If employees want to leave without pay, they could send a email with the attachment about gardening leave.

What are the primary motivators for bankers that Connor mentioned in the article? (all the answers in an option should correct)

• Firm Culture and Reputation

• A good team leader and Resources

• Pay and Opportunities

• Company policy and Travel allowance

Based on the suggestions from Mehtab Bhogal, what should Connor do when he led up to Alysha’s resignation?

• He shouldn't give the promise of more money or a better title. But to ask her to stay a few additional weeks until the company find a replacement.

• He should ask for HR's opinions. e.g. whether he should have a counteroffer.

• He should let Alysha go. Because she has a determination to leave.

• He should ask Alysha some further questions to clarify the problems.

According to Krista Mathews, what’s the real meaning of the question:”If you won a huge sum of money and left the company, who would replace you?"

• She thinks that the question could help employees to find a fit organizational culture.

• She wants employees to have some thoughts about successors. What abilities should the successors have?

• She wants employees to find out some value that they can give to company and feel valuable.

• She wants employees to understand what motivates you and how a large sum of money might alter your personality.

Does Krista Mathews think that Connor should present Alysha with a counteroffer?What kinds of company problems does Krista Mathews point out?

• He shouldn’t. He should handle the case by himself.

• He shouldn’t. He should ask Trent to handle the case.

• Problems: lack of multicultural working atmosphere.

• Problems: lack of successors

If you were Connor, would you keep Alysha or let her go?

• try everything to keep her

• just let her go