Reference no: EM132165167

Nala, an old college friend of yours, has worked in a junior position in the financial advisory department of Kaufman Advisory Services (KAS) for three years. Nala tells you that she is very unhappy in her position. Her boss, Joe, is highly critical of his staff. She tells you that the financial advisory department embodies the old saying, “Praise flows up the organization, while blame flows down.” For example, Nala identified significant errors in financial reports Joe provided to three important clients. Joe responded by taking credit for identifying the errors and blaming Nala for them. As a result, Nala has been looking for a better job elsewhere. One of KAS’s competitors, Central Planning Services (CPS), is interested in hiring her, and she has an interview with the company’s hiring committee. CPS is well known for its fair treatment of its employees and clients. However, while Nala really wants the position at CPS, she is concerned about confidentiality and loyalty to her current employer. She says, “I want to be fair to both my current employer and myself.” She asks you for advice on what she may or may not say at the job interview. Required: Use the ACAF Method to analyze this situation. Specifically:

a. Assess the situation.

b. Identify the issues.

c. Analyze the issues.

d. Write a letter to Nala with your conclusions.