WRTG 394 Students: Please Read The Following Scenario Then C

Wrtg 394 Studentsplease Read The Following Scenario Then Complete Th

WRTG 394 students, Please read the following scenario. Then complete the writing assignment described below. Green Wave Landscape Management You are the operations manager for Green Wave Landscape Management, a provider of residential and commercial landscape maintenance. You have a substantial number of customers in your metropolitan area. Due to the increase of business in the summer, you must hire additional employees.

This year, you hired six new employees. Henry Stewart is your most valued customer because he is a prominent real estate agent and refers many of his clients to your company. He recently had his home’s trees and shrubs sprayed for insects by your company. Yesterday you received the following letter from Mr. Stewart: April 2, 2015 Dear Green Wave, I have been a customer of yours for five years and have sent you innumerable customers. And you have the nerve to send over two bozos to spray my yard. Those two idiots have killed over $2,000 in prize fish. Additionally, they were rude. As you may or may not know, I raise expensive koi in my fishpond. Whenever your people spray my shrubs and trees, they have been asked to cover the pond. I assumed people in your profession would know how to do that without being told. Obviously, I was wrong. I am terminating my service with Green Wave, effective today. I demand immediate restitution for my dead fish. If payment is not forthcoming, I will see you in court. Sincerely, Henry Stewart

In addition to the letter, you also discover that Mr. Stewart has posted scathing commentary on your blog. He has posted the same complaint and request for remuneration publicly. Now you have a public relations crisis. During your investigation, you discover that Tom Harrelson, field manager in charge of assigning workers to the various job sites, sent two new workers to the Stewart residence.

The accident at the Stewart residence probably occurred because these new workers were sent alone. Your company policy is to pair new and experienced employees on work assignments. Using guidelines from your course text and from any discussions you have conducted in class, write a memo to the field manager, Tom Harrelson. In your memo, you will want to review what happened and mention any relevant company policies and procedures that might have prevented the problem. Keep in mind that you are not totally aware of why Mr. Harrelson sent two new workers to the Stewart residence. He may have been misinformed about their experience with the company. There might have been a computer database error. Perhaps the workers were at fault in misinforming him. Overall, you are not sure whether employees were at fault, whether Mr. Harrelson was at fault, or whether another problem within the company was the root of the occurrence. You do want Mr. Harrelson to convey necessary information to the workers, whoever was at fault. Strategies to Consider for this Assignment: For general information on formatting and organizing a memo, you might explore a wikibook on professional writing by clicking here . The Purdue Owl also have excellent information on formatting a memo.

Click here to access its page. Length: A length of words should be sufficient in completing this memo. However, there is no solid minimum or maximum number of words required. Your goal is to find out more information on how the situation occurred and to engage Mr. Harrelson on steps to take at this point. Due Date: Your instructor will notify you of the due date. Note: This assignment has been borrowed from and modified from the following assignment at BraimMass. BrainMass is a website with academic materials. © BrainMass Inc. 2010

Paper For Above instruction

To: Tom Harrelson, Field Manager

From: [Your Name], Operations Manager

Date: [Current Date]

Subject: Incident at Henry Stewart’s Residence and Procedural Review

Dear Mr. Harrelson,

I am writing to discuss the recent incident involving two new workers assigned to Mr. Henry Stewart’s residence and to review our company policies related to employee pairing and communication. As the operations manager, it is essential to understand the underlying factors that led to this occurrence and to reinforce best practices to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Recently, Mr. Stewart, a highly valued client, expressed severe dissatisfaction and publicly posted critical comments on our blog after our team sprayed his property, resulting in the death of over $2,000 worth of prize koi fish. A formal letter from Mr. Stewart further escalated his grievances, demanding restitution and warning of potential legal action. Our investigation revealed that two new employees were dispatched to Mr. Stewart's residence without proper pairing with experienced staff, contrary to our standard operational procedures. This lapse likely contributed to the mishandling of his property and the failure to protect his fishpond, despite previous instructions to do so.

The core issue appears to be the misassignment of inexperienced workers to a complex and sensitive site. Our company policy clearly states that new employees must be paired with seasoned personnel to ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction. The policy exists to safeguard both our reputation and our clients’ property and assets.

It is also necessary to examine the communication processes and data accuracy within our scheduling systems. There may have been an informational miscommunication or an error in the database that led Mr. Harrelson to believe these new workers were adequately qualified for such a specialized assignment. Additionally, we should verify whether the workers themselves misunderstood their roles or experience levels.

Given these considerations, I recommend that you undertake the following steps:

  • Review and reinforce our employee pairing policies to ensure that all new hires are assigned appropriately, particularly for high-value or sensitive properties.
  • Implement additional training or briefing sessions for managers responsible for scheduling, emphasizing the importance of accurate employee information and adherence to policies.
  • Audit our scheduling data systems to confirm that worker qualifications and experience levels are correctly documented and accessible.
  • Require that all assignments, especially those at high-risk sites, are double-checked and approved by a supervisor to prevent misassignments.
  • Enhance communication protocols to confirm with employees their understanding of their roles and responsibilities before deployment.
  • Establish a feedback mechanism where workers can promptly report any uncertainties about assignments or requirements.
  • Maintain ongoing training on client relations and the operational procedures that protect client property and safety measures.

Addressing these issues will help us uphold our commitment to excellence, mitigate risks, and prevent future incidents. It is critical that all team members understand the importance of following established policies and communicating effectively. Please oversee the implementation of these recommendations and prepare a follow-up report within the next two weeks to evaluate progress and identify any additional needs.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Your leadership is vital in restoring our client’s satisfaction and safeguarding our company's reputation.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Operations Manager

Green Wave Landscape Management

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