Introduction

Introduction to the Regency Grand Hotel the Hotel is among the five star hotels in Bangkok, established by local investors. The ownership of the hotel was later transferred to the American Hotel Chain. John Becker a man with a good history in organisational management became the General Manager. Becker introduced an empowerment strategy as an aspect that would increase employee motivation and satisfaction. The practice reduced the bureaucratic governance that was embedded in the past management. The employees were now able to get involved in decision making, creativity, and innovation. Interaction with top management was also encouraged. Becker's policy however did not improve the performance of the organisation, he spent a great deal of time solving employee problems, there was an increase in the number of complaints by customers and an increase in mistakes made by the employees. The performance of the organisation therefore deteriorated.

Symptoms & Causes of Deterioration of Performance:
Symptoms & Causes of Deterioration of Performance, Cultural factors, Communication factors, Staff performance: 1. Personality and organisational fit 2. Job design and role ambiguity 3. Espoused and enacted values Power hierarchy & decision making process 4. Stress 5. absenteeism, 6. high staff turnover and 7. Job satisfaction

Major issues in the case:
Major issues in the case Organisational change inadequately managed. • Following this, Becker did not employ a communication strategy that supported the dissimilarity between management and employees and their different cultures. • Unclear decision making process and power hierarchy within organisation. • Lack of proper analysis of the chances of success of the strategy of empowerment. • Lack of proper coordination within the management team when trying to