Case Study

Read the case study The Division of Water Resources.  Thoroughly answer the questions below.

What four names should Roberta consider for merit raises? Explain your choices. 

How should the decisions regarding the merit awards be communicated to the affected individuals and to the rest of the staff?

What reaction could be expected immediately and even next year?

What is a way out of this "dilemma"?   

Be creative in how you answer these questions, utilizing the concepts in Chapter 11.  Please remember to include at least one outside source.