You are the manager of a small computer programming firm with only seven
employees. Rupert Johnson, a programmer who has worked for the company for
five years, has developed the habit of coming in to work anywhere from ten to
thirty minutes late most days. The other employees have come to you to complain
about Rupert's constant tardiness, saying that it is unfair that they have to take up
his slack in the morning routine. You have promised to call Rupert in and talk to
him about the problem.
When you call Rupert into your office to talk to him, he opens up to you and
explains that about a month ago his ex-wife unexpectedly gave him full custody of
his seven-year-old son. She literally left the boy on his doorstep one Saturday and
disappeared. Rupert admits that he has been struggling to get into a good routine
with his son. The child's school will not let students arrive before 7:30 am and even
if he gets the boy to school at that time, the morning commute and traffic will
always make him a few minutes late.
Using SMART goals to come up with some goals for Rupert. How can he solve his
problem? Then use the Rubric (link below) to help you formulate a plan and make
sure you earn all the necessary points for this assignment.