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Operations management case study

1. Freelance Shift at Blackbird HRM Case study – Group 4 Students Name: Ananya Chourasia Dhiresh Gullapalli Kavya Pillai Nishant Bute Rupesh Tarwade Saurabh Dhakate Shubham Shejul Sumit Dumbre

2. Case Study Summary Key Events: Ishan, a top designer, left Blackbird to start his own agency Blackbird became his first client, initially seen as a win-win Other employees began requesting similar freelance arrangements Concerns arose about staff poaching and fairness Leadership debated between incentives and stricter policies

3. Overview The case highlights the challenges of balancing employee aspirations with organizational stability Leadership must navigate ethical dilemmas and cultural expectations Strategic policies and open communication are key to managing transition s

4. Q1: How can Veer ensure that his former employee doesn’t hire people away from Blackbird? Veer can establish clear post-employment contracting policies While Indian law limits enforceability of non - compete clauses, Blackbird can create internal protocols to manage relationships with former employees. These may include guidelines for contracting, transparency in client engagements, and ethical boundaries to prevent poaching

5. Q2: What expectations should employers have about loyalty from employees? Employers should foster loyalty through culture, growth opportunities, and recognition Companies must balance their expectations with the reality of career mobility. Encouraging professional development and support can help retain goodwill and loyalty

6. Q3: Is it ethical to cut ties with former employees to prevent staff departures? Ethically , cutting ties is complex. While protecting the company is valid, fairness and transparency are essential Decisions should be case-specific, considering the impact on current staff, clients, and the company's values

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