Report on Human Resource Management

        Ibrahim was a sales manager in an industrial product company; he was designated as Deputy Manager so he can effectively manage the products. He was told to manage products which he did not have information about. A meeting was held in headquarters of all the product managers. However, as represent in the case study that Ibrahim’s Product Manager could not attend the meeting so Marketing Director John was appointed to attend this meeting on his behalf. In the start of meeting John introduced Ibrahim to VP Abdullah as a new member. When meeting began Abdullah began to ask questions from every Product Manager about the products.

        It is known that VP as a pushy person so everyone came prepared for questions with proper information about their products. Abdullah forgot that Ibrahim is new to his job and does not know many products very well and questioned him the same way as every other Product Manager. Ibrahim got confused and could not answer questions upon which Abdullah embarrassed him in front of everybody, John knew that Abdullah has forgotten about Ibrahim and he was confused between interrupting him and talking him by the end of the meeting. John waited for meeting to get over; when it was dismissed, he was left alone with VP who asked him about his treatment with Ibrahim. John told Abdullah that he was very rough with Ibrahim and he is new to his new job and does not know much. Abdullah realized his mistake and Ibrahim was called out in VP’s office.

        On his arrival, Abdullah apologized to Ibrahim and told him he forgot that he is new and it is his job is to correct Abdullah and John if they make any stupid decisions. He has confidence in him and it is the reason Ibrahim is in head office now and he has three month to know very well about all of his products. The conversation was over with a brief handshake.

Concepts on Human Resource Management

Healthy work environment on Human Resource Management

        Yes, it was necessary for Abdullah to apologize from Ibrahim despite of his position because it was his fault that he forgot that Ibrahim is a new comer and he did not deserve to be embarrassed in front of everyone. In order to maintain a healthy work environment, the act was necessarily required.

        I would have forgiven him just like Ibrahim did because it was an honest mistake and a genuine apology.

    Abdullah was correct when he said Ibrahim is here to correct the stupid mistake of his boss and Abdullah because they are all human and everyone can mistake and one should tell the other if he is doing something wrong.

    Yes, I would employ Abdullah in my company because he is committed to his job and does whatever it takes to get work done; he keeps his employees motivated and criticizes them when they are wrong. People like him are needed for progress of the company.

    No, John did not make a mistake; it was wise to wait till the meeting was over.

    As an HR person, I believe attitude of Abdullah is needed to be corrected because bullying is not justified on any platform, in any way. There is fine line between criticizing employees and keep them motivated and bullying.

    I would be a little nervous in the start but I would definitely want to have a boss like Abdullah/ John.

Opinion on Human Resource Management 

    The problem was clearly a confusion and a mistake and upon realization Abdullah immediately apologized to Ibrahim and encouraged him by telling him that he has confidence in him which shows Abdullah is a great leader (except for him being a bully). It is important for a person to have a healthy work environment, so a genuine apology does not cost a thing.

Key learning’s on Human Resource Management

It is okay to make mistakes what matters the most is how you deal with the situation upon realizing your mistakes.

One should not be too pushy or a bully to get work done from his employees.

Treating employees equally despite their rank is necessary.

One should be hard worker to earn respect of his seniors via work and dedication to his job.