Tyler Kurtz MGT 271 Buccheri 9/22/2022 Google Case Study 1.1- Another approach one could do to see whether mangers matter is to observe what would go on if a manger was not there for a day. Task the employees to go about their regular day, complete projects, and hold meetings. At the end of the day, they will fill out a survey on how they think that day went. If everything got done in a timely manner with no hiccups, have them go another day without their manger. If the employees could go a full business week without a manager present or helping them in any way, then the company can save money and not hire managers. 1.2- Some qualities that were not a part of The Oxygen 8 include patience, open mindedness, and do not see others as less. As a manager, having patience with your team goes a long way. Everyone has a different learning speed, and a good manager will realize that and create an environment that includes everyone. To add on to this, having an open mind with your employees will make them more comfortable working for you. Having a manager that judges you on every little question or decision is a stressful situation to be in. Finally, working for someone with a power trip makes the work environment stressful place. A good manager recognizes their authority when they need to but talks to their employees like peers. 1.3- The role of data should not be the deciding factor on anything without an opinion from a boss or CEO. Data and analytics are the foundation for our future since we are advancing into a more tech-savvy world. With that said, having an emotional connection to your job will beat any data thrown at a company. The role of data and analytics in the workplace should be used as an observation tool for the company. Being able to locate problems within the company using data and analytics is a huge advantage because it allows companies to pinpoint the problem faster than word of mouth. The challenge with being a more data and analytic company is that they might start solely relying on data to solve every problem. Yes, data and analytics can solve most problems but some of them require a human touch. As long as a company can balance both sides, data and analytics will only be a positive in any company.
