Reference no: EM132619606

Haider has been with her organization for three years and has received outstanding performance evaluations. Nasrullah khan came on board one full year later than did Haider. Based upon what Nasrullah khan has said, Haider believes that Nasrullah khan is earning the same amount of salary as she does although he is at a lower rank. Haider has been fuming about Nasrullah khan's salary. It appears objectively clear to everyone that Haider has superior educational and experiential credentials. Rumor has it that Nasrullah khan is not performing very well, although rumor also has it that Nasrullah khan and the vice president have become pretty chummy. Salim Khan, the vice president, has come into Haider's office and says the following: "I wanted to be sure that you were told before the information is generally disseminated. We are promoting Nasrullah khan to director of the division. You know that you are invaluable in the work you do. We cannot afford to lose you to administrative matters that Nasrullah khan will be performing. I hope that you will give Nasrullah khan your full support. Thank you."

Haider responded, "Oh, if you had offered it to me, I would have declined. I don't want administrative work."

a) Is Haider's behavior merely passive (unassertive) or aggressive? Why or how?

b) What effect is Haider's behavior having on Nasrullah khan?

c) What effect is Haider's behavior having on him and his working relationships?

d) If you were in Haider's position, what would have been your decision?