Assignment: Chapter 14, Case Study 14.1 “The Rat Race.” Answer the questions below, not the questions in the book.

Chapter 9 discusses the challenges of disciplining employees. You are Quentin’s supervisor and have noticed his pattern of missing every other Monday and his lack of progress at work. Outline a progressive disciplinary plan to implement if the behavior continues. What would your timeframe be for each step in the plan? How would you document progress?

Quality of life in the workplace is important for motivation. As Quentin’s supervisor you are concerned about his behavior. Identify four ideas that you would offer Quentin to assist him. Describe the idea, why you think it would be helpful and how it would benefit the company.

Chapter 14 discusses stress. What symptoms does Quentin exhibit that indicate he is experiencing stress? Identify and describe four stress management techniques that may help Quentin. ( the chapters could be deferent from edition to other this steps comes from a custom edition for Rio Salado College)