Mr. Dipangshu Barua HR Performance Review Case

Mr. Dipangshu Barua, a young IT professional, came early to office to assist his boss in the preparation for an important client presentation. When he switched on his computer, he saw an email from Mr. Patel. The email was as follows:

Dear Mr. Barua, This email serves as a follow - up of my conversation with you on December 1, 2014. I have already conveyed need for improvement in your behaviour as desired by your project leader and colleagues. They are yet to notice any visible improvements. I am apprehensive that your failure to act may warrant further action leading to dismissal. I will continue to monitor and assess your performance over the next three months to determine whether improvements meet the expectations. At the same time, I would like to re - affirm that you are very valuable for our organization. Best Wishes, Mr. A. Patel HR Director

Initially, the e - mail distracted Dipangshu but he decided to focus on the job. Which of the following options might best explain his decision to do so?

The scheduled presentation went off smoothly. Back in his cabin, Dipangshu read Mr. Patel's e - mail once more and pondered over it. During the last meeting he tried hard to put forward his explanation but Mr. Patel had not allowed him to speak. Dipangshu was thinking of meeting Mr. Patel once again but was doubtful that would help. Incidentally, he had a job offer from a start - up with a comparable salary. If Dipangshu was to join the new job, he had to accept the offer within the next two weeks. However, he cannot think of a life without a job. Dipangshu was confused!

Which of the following options would be the best move for Dipangshu?

After a couple of weeks, Mr. Patel came to know that Dipangshu's project leader Mr. John, a very competent senior executive, may have wilfully influenced his team members to file a wrong complaint against Dipangshu. Mr. John may have done it because Dipangshu has refused to tow John's line. Mr. Patel also came to know that Dipangshu was thinking of quitting this job. He felt regretful about his letter to Dipangshu. He wanted to resolve the complicated situation. He was contemplating following five actions in his mind.

I. Talk to Mr. John about Dipangshu and convey to him that losing a bright employee would cost the organization dearly. II. Catch up with Mr. John during coffee break and convey that Dipangshu has a very good track record. III. Chat with Dipangshu during coffee break. IV. Catch up with Dipangshu during coffee break and convey that the organization values him. V. Arrange a meeting among Mr. John, Dipangshu and himself to sort out the difference.

Which of the following is the best sequence of actions for resolving the problem?