Duckettville Branch Library Case Study - 1036 Words

Introduction This case study is about Meredith, the assistant manager of the Duckettville Branch Library, who felt dissatisfied, overworked, and burned out. She felt that everyone was relying on her too much all the time. She also started to resent her manager, Pam, for constantly handing out more tasks to her, while she herself seemed to have a lighter workload. In this regard, this paper will address the questions: What policies can be adopted to keep Pam from transferring so many duties to Meredith? What may be Pam’s motives in assigning so much work to Meredith? What could Meredith do in this situation? Discussion What policies can be adopted to keep Pam from transferring so many duties to Meredith? I do not know if there are†¦show more content†¦On the other hand, perhaps Pam expects Meredith to assign many of these tasks to the other employees as what a leader is supposed to do. What could Meredith do in this situation? Meredith has two options in this case. Option one is she could stay and try to implement some changes in the way work is assigned and done in the library, if she still likes her job and wants to stay on. Option two is to move on and find another employment in another library since she has already demonstrated that she is a capable assistant manager and might be even ready for a higher position. If she decides on the first option, she should engage Pam in a discussion again. They should agree on the scope and expectations of her job. Prior to that, she could list all her tasks and during the discussion, she should consult with Pam to identify which tasks are top priorities, and which can be delegated. By showing her the task list, Meredith could demonstrate that she is indeed overwhelmed with the workload. She should make sure to communicate in a logical and respectful manner and let Pam understand that having a heavy workload impacts her abil ity to satisfy the job requirements. Further, she should offer options and solutions. Otherwise, she would just come off as complaining, which is counterproductive. In any case, Meredith must practice her delegation capabilities because it is an essential aspect of leadership and somethingShow MoreRelatedLibrary Management204752 Words   |  820 PagesLibrary and Information Center Management Recent Titles in Library and Information Science Text Series Library and Information Center Management, Sixth Edition Robert D. Stueart and Barbara B. Moran United States Government Information: Policies and Sources Peter Hernon, Harold C. Relyea, Robert E. Dugan, and Joan F. Cheverie Library Information Systems: From Library Automation to Distributed Information Access Solutions Thomas R. Kochtanek and Joseph R. Matthews The Complete Guide to Acquisitions