The Case of Barry Murphy and MVR Publishing

This case study explores the organizational issues associated with employee selection, on-boarding, culture, conflict, power, and perception and attribution. The piece examines the four weeks of the protagonist's employment before being let go. The case is helpful to professors and students as a learning instrument in the area of Organizational Behavior and Organizational culture. Nine discussion questions proceed the case and can be used for classroom discussion or for reflective written responses.