Case | HBS Case Collection | 2012 (Revised from original 2011 version)

Ramesh Patel at Aragon Entertainment Limited

by Anthony J. Mayo and Joshua D. Margolis
 

Abstract

Ramesh Patel, a high potential employee, was excited to be named to the company's New Horizons Board, a select team responsible for producing recommendations for new products or line extensions for Aragon Entertainment. Patel's co-worker and friend, Jeremy Gibson was also named to the Board, and the two were assigned to work together on a sub-taskforce. Patel was frustrated by Gibson's lack of effort and support on the taskforce and decides he must confront Gibson about his behavior.

Keywords: Groups and Teams; Conflict and Resolution; Conflict Management; Interpersonal Communication; Spoken Communication; Communication Intention and Meaning; Jobs and Positions; Performance; Entertainment and Recreation Industry;

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Mayo, Anthony J., and Joshua D. Margolis. "Ramesh Patel at Aragon Entertainment Limited." Harvard Business School Case 412-042, November 2012. (Revised from original August 2011 version.)

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  1. Case | HBS Case Collection | 2012 (Revised from original 2011 version)

    Ramesh Patel at Aragon Entertainment Limited

    Anthony J. Mayo and Joshua D. Margolis

    Ramesh Patel, a high potential employee, was excited to be named to the company's New Horizons Board, a select team responsible for producing recommendations for new products or line extensions for Aragon Entertainment. Patel's co-worker and friend, Jeremy Gibson was also named to the Board, and the two were assigned to work together on a sub-taskforce. Patel was frustrated by Gibson's lack of effort and support on the taskforce and decides he must confront Gibson about his behavior.

    Keywords: Groups and Teams; Conflict and Resolution; Conflict Management; Interpersonal Communication; Spoken Communication; Communication Intention and Meaning; Jobs and Positions; Performance; Entertainment and Recreation Industry;

    Citation:

    Mayo, Anthony J., and Joshua D. Margolis. "Ramesh Patel at Aragon Entertainment Limited." Harvard Business School Case 412-042, November 2012. (Revised from original August 2011 version.)
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Anthony Mayo
Thomas S. Murphy Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
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James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Professor of Business Administration
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