As you all know, our company is in the process of acquiring Enviro Tech as a strategy to attain a high competitive advantage in the market. This will enable our firm to be able to compete effectively in the global market because the cleaning industry has become very competitive in the recent past. Through the merger, there will be the creation of a synergistic effect in the course of the firm’s operation. In addition, our company will be able to increase its customer base. This is due to the fact that the firm will be able to venture into new markets. In addition, the employees’ level of knowledge will be improved. The effect is that there will be an increase in the productivity of the firms’ employees.
As managers, we need to appreciate the changes that are occurring in the global business environment and integrate them into our operations. This means that we are supposed to play a significant role in managing the intended change within the organization. It is our responsibility to assure the employees that the merger will not have negative impacts on the organization and hence they should not be afraid of anything. It should be understood that the position we hold as managers is that of a role model. This means that the employees will be looking at us to identify our perception of the intended merger. All supervisory managers should ensure that they guide the operational level employees in understanding the merger effectively. This is due to the fact that the employees will demand a comprehensive knowledge of the direction that the organization is taking. Communicating to the employees will enable the employees to perceive that they are considered in the merger. To achieve this, it is important that all the supervisory managers adapt to the changes in time. This will ensure that they are efficient in making the employees understand the change.
Considering the fact that there is a direct interaction between the first-level managers and the employees, there is a high probability of them affecting the employees’ productivity. All the first-level managers must demonstrate fairness in relating with the employees of the two firms. This will enable them to have an effective transition into the new firm. This is due to the fact that the employees will be under enormous pressure during the transition phase. The effect is that the firm will be able to minimize the rate of employee turnover due to poor relations with the first-level managers. In addition, all the supervisors should ensure that the employees have an opportunity to learn new sales techniques within the new firm. Supervisors should continue encouraging positive employee behavior in the workplace. This will help in keeping the morale of the employees high. If we promote negative employee behavior, the overall productivity of the organization will be negatively affected. In addition, it can also result in increased employee turnover since the employees will not feel satisfied in the organization. As supervisors, we should ensure that there is open communication and honesty between the management and the employees. I request all the supervisors to encourage the employees during the process of the merger, be good role models by leading as examples. This will help in the creation of a positive and fruitful work environment.
It is also required that the first-level managers give rewards to the employees for accomplishments attained. The reward system should be in accordance with the organization’s guidelines which are in line with the employment law. A comprehensive staff review should be conducted by the managers to determine the level of productivity and efficiency amongst the employees. Rewarding employees should be free from any form of discrimination be it based on origin, religion, ethnicity, age, gender, or seniority in the work environment. Discrimination in the process of rewarding employees will not be tolerated. The supervisor should ensure that the process of assessing employees is based on facts and not hearsay. This is in line with employment law which demands that employee appraisal should be based on his or her job performance.
In the process of the merger, it is evident that the firm will be involved in a working environment that is characterized by diverse needs. As the leaders of the organization, we are prepared to face challenges. This is evident from the fact that the organization will be composed of individuals with diverse beliefs, personalities, and cultures. To ensure that there is harmony in the working environment, we should respect one another and treat everyone with sincerity. The supervisors are required to inculcate a culture of positive relationships amongst the employees. This will enable the employees to appreciate the importance of diversity in attaining long-term organizational goals.
In closing, we expect to integrate the best working practices between InterClean’s and EnviroTech’s human resources. During the entire process of the merger, we must motivate the various teams to embrace the change. In addition, we should ensure that we create an environment that will enable the merger to be successful.
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