Reference no: EM132928130

Case Study: The Tennis Match

Noel is a computer programmer at Jonadel Corporation. He was delighted to know that part of the company's athletic program is a mixed doubles tennis tournament to be held at the corporation tennis court. Grace, who works in the same department, used to play with Noel in many occasions and the two would like to compete in the tournament. They feel there is a grate chance to win the annual tennis competition.

There is a growing interest among employees who are tennis players in the corporation as it develops more productivity at work. The management themselves are all tennis enthusiasts. The tournament is scheduled on Friday afternoon and management declared it as a "tennis holiday". It is a day of fun and workers can cheer for their respective teams. Management supported the program with free snacks and fairs to make the occasion memorable. It was a four-consecutive Fridays tournament.

Noel and Grace advanced to the final round. They were leading in the third set which was a deciding point. On a smash, Noel twisted his ankle badly. Despite the injury, Noel and Grace continued the game until they won the set and were declared tennis champion, Noel's injury became worse and he had to be confined in the hospital for 2 days as the X-ray showed hairline fractures.

Noel missed two days of his work activities. He has no more sick leave or vacation leave because company policy and ECC policy do not cover non-related work accidents. Worker's compensation provides payment if the worker is "functioning within the scope of the employment".

Instructions: Answer the case using the case study analysis format below

1. Background of the study or case facts
2. Problem Statement
3. Alternative Courses of Action (3)
4. Solution to the problem (3)
5. Analysis of the Alternative courses of action (Pros (3) and Cons (3 ) )
6. Recommendation
7. Conclusion