Question

A vice president (VP) of HR has responsibility for multiple manufacturing sites and is responsible for teams of HR managers and generalists that support each location. All locations operate seven days a week, 24 hours a day. These teams cover all shifts, providing support. Each location is in the process of rolling out updated policies, including enhancements to the company's progressive disciplinary process and an ethics policy that focuses on commitment to mutual respect, ethical decision making, and integrity.

One day, after the VP of HR has left her office, she receives a call from a site HR generalist. The generalist tells the VP that when he returned from his dinner break, the HR office appeared to have been ransacked. Books were thrown on the floor, and name tags were torn off doors and thrown into the trash. The generalist also reports that when security checked the cameras, they reached the conclusion that the site HR manager had done the damage and then had left the facility.
The VP knows that the site HR manager has a volatile personality and has been counseled about it previously. The VP also has recently discovered that the manager has been drinking routinely after work and wonders if the ransacking of the office occurred when the manager returned to the office after a drinking session.
What steps should the VP of HR take to address the condition of the HR office?
A. Work with the second shift HR generalist to clean up the damage and destruction of the HR office.
B. Leave the office as is so everyone can see it when they arrive the next day.
C. Demand that the HR manager return and clean up the HR area.
D. Request employees from the site and ask for their help with cleaning up the office.

Answer 1

The VP of HR should work with the HR generalist to clean up the damage, involve employees in the cleanup, and conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the ransacking.

Step-by-step explanation:

The VP of HR should take the following steps to address the condition of the HR office:

1. Work with the second shift HR generalist to clean up the damage and destruction of the HR office. This step is essential to restore order and ensure a safe and functional workspace for the HR team.
2. Request employees from the site and ask for their help with cleaning up the office. Involving employees in the cleanup process can foster a sense of community and ownership, while also allowing them to see the consequences of the manager's actions.
3. Additionally, the VP should conduct a thorough investigation to gather evidence and determine the cause of the ransacking. This may involve reviewing security footage, interviewing employees who witnessed the incident, and confront the HR manager about the allegations.