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D 263 Task 2
Western Governors University
D263: Frameworks for Strategic
Decision- Making
, 2
Section A Scenario 1
Work From Home Policy
There is a presence of emotional intelligence in Michael's decision to enact a work-from-
home policy without the input of senior leaders aside from the CEO. As the newly appointed
senior vice president of HR, he used the authority in his position to make a decision that
benefits the company and its employees. He did so after assessing Corollary Communications’
present situation while examining documentation and policies and did not require the input of
the senior leaders. He was confident in his decision, sharing it with the CEO and explaining that
concerns from other leaders were issues that could be managed. In instituting the policy, he
sought feedback from the manager, again demonstrating a proper use of his authority.
Dismissal of Anika’s Suggestion
Michael’s dismissal of Anika’s idea shows a lack of emotional intelligence. While
Michael is Anika’s leader, as the SVP of HR, Anika has been with Corollary for 12 years and has
intimate knowledge of how other leaders and managers respond to new assignments and policies.
A meeting with each leader would have allowed Michael to provide more guidance to leaders on
how to implement the new work-from-home policy. In dismissing Anika's suggestion, Michael
faced his new program being unsuccessful.
Response from Leaders
In ignoring their requested actions, the senior leaders showed a great lack of emotional
intelligence. The leaders expressed no concern about the new policies. Therefore, with Michael
as their new superior, they are responsible for carrying out the policies and tasks handed down to
them. Their replies to the correspondence sent out by Michael, as well as emojis and similar
messages, show that they were not truly invested in the new policy set forth by their new
D 263 Task 2
Western Governors University
D263: Frameworks for Strategic
Decision- Making
, 2
Section A Scenario 1
Work From Home Policy
There is a presence of emotional intelligence in Michael's decision to enact a work-from-
home policy without the input of senior leaders aside from the CEO. As the newly appointed
senior vice president of HR, he used the authority in his position to make a decision that
benefits the company and its employees. He did so after assessing Corollary Communications’
present situation while examining documentation and policies and did not require the input of
the senior leaders. He was confident in his decision, sharing it with the CEO and explaining that
concerns from other leaders were issues that could be managed. In instituting the policy, he
sought feedback from the manager, again demonstrating a proper use of his authority.
Dismissal of Anika’s Suggestion
Michael’s dismissal of Anika’s idea shows a lack of emotional intelligence. While
Michael is Anika’s leader, as the SVP of HR, Anika has been with Corollary for 12 years and has
intimate knowledge of how other leaders and managers respond to new assignments and policies.
A meeting with each leader would have allowed Michael to provide more guidance to leaders on
how to implement the new work-from-home policy. In dismissing Anika's suggestion, Michael
faced his new program being unsuccessful.
Response from Leaders
In ignoring their requested actions, the senior leaders showed a great lack of emotional
intelligence. The leaders expressed no concern about the new policies. Therefore, with Michael
as their new superior, they are responsible for carrying out the policies and tasks handed down to
them. Their replies to the correspondence sent out by Michael, as well as emojis and similar
messages, show that they were not truly invested in the new policy set forth by their new
