Instructions
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.
Comprehension:
Ned Flanders and Homer Simpson Partners Limited is a law firm, known for its unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. They treat the clients as family members who have grown along with the firm. Further, they are highly regarded in the industry, consulted by the country’s top organizations. Among the founders, Homer Simpson is flamboyant, while Ned Flanders is serious. Together, they bring a dynamic balance to the team. The organization believes in a strong socialization ritual that bonds the new lawyers (newcomers) with the existing members. Also, the socialization ritual ensures that newcomers fully understand the nature of their work and integrate seamlessly into the company’s culture. During their first week, newcomers are overloaded with a barrage of artificial tasks, unexpected client calls, and a challenging meeting with the founders. This results in newcomers getting overwhelmed, and doubting their decision to join the firm, only for the founders to meet them and reveal that this is one big prank and a way to welcome them to the organization. This socialization ritual has served them well for the past two decades. However, not all the newcomers appreciate the utility of this ritual. One of the lawyers, Ms. Lisa Simpleton, who joined in 2023 and went through the same socialization ritual, found it unwelcoming. She believes that other newcomers might also share the same opinion. Lisa thinks that the current generation, especially post-COVID, needs more friendly welcome, and the firm must put an end to this ritual.
Question 4.
When a new batch of lawyers joins in 2024, Lisa feels that it is her moral responsibility to reprieve the newcomers from the ensuing stress. However, Lisa, like the others who joined along with her, is on probation for two years. During the probation period, her skills and performance are under evaluation. Upon successful completion of this twoyear assessment, she will be eligible for confirmation. Since she is yet to be confirmed, she wants to be seen as fitting within the organization’s culture. Which of the following options will BEST enable Lisa to save the newcomers from the socialization ritual, without being singled out for questioning the organization’s culture?
Question Explanation
Let us go option by option keeping in mind what the question expects of us, we need to find an option that makes sure Lisa is not singled out, understands the fact that she is still in her probationary period and is not finalized into the firm, makes sure that Lisa is respectful of everyone and does not violate trust.
Option A: Seeking a meeting with Ned Flanders directly to suggest ending the practice risks singling Lisa out as someone questioning the organization’s culture. This is not ideal during her probationary period. This is the exact opposite of what the question is expecting us to do, this action will surely single out Lisa and will most definitely put her in trouble if Ned perceives it in the wrong way.
Option B: Meeting a newcomer secretly to reveal the ritual breaches organizational ethics, could undermine trust, and might lead to disciplinary action if discovered. This action is highly unethical and can be seen as going against the firm in a very shrewd and cowardly way.
Option C: Organizing a generic workshop on workplace politics does not directly address the issue of the ritual. It is unlikely to achieve Lisa's goal of reprieving newcomers from the stress of the ritual.
Option E: Remaining silent until her confirmation fails Lisa's sense of moral responsibility to help the newcomers and contradicts her goal of addressing the ritual.
Correct Option Option D: By joining a team of lawyers and collectively petitioning the founders, Lisa aligns herself with a group, reducing the risk of being singled out. This approach demonstrates that her concerns are shared by others and are not a personal grievance. The collective effort allows her to contribute to a culture change while appearing to work within the organization's norms and respecting its values.
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