Karen Leary

Conflict Analysis Name Institution Date Conflict Analysis Three concepts contributing to the conflict between Karen Leary and Ted Chung are Chung's investment in risky stocks, Chung's need to have a private office, and Chung's handling of Taiwanese clients. Leary’s company researches the right stocks for financial consultants to purchase for their clients. Chung disobeys this and purchases risky stocks that the company has not recommended. Chung was investing in takeover stocks, contrary to the company's requirements (Harvard Business School, 1996, p. 246). Chung's idea of wanting a private office also brings about conflict between him and Leary because of what it takes for an individual in the organization to have a private office. Financial consultants who have worked in the company for over 20 years have not received a private office (Harvard Business School, 1996, p. 240). Chung is a relatively new employee who wants an office, putting Leary in a dilemma. She wants to retain him as an empl...