Analysis: Tough Guy Case StudyTough Guy Case Study examines employees of the investment bank Hudson Smith Gordon (“Hudson”) and their reactions to the behavior of one of its vice presidents, Chip Mazey (Yemen and Clawson, 2007). This analysis will discuss issues related to unresolved conflicts among Hudson employees and possible remedies to consider. Recommendations will be made that should be implemented by Hudson's management to minimize conflict and its effects on the workplace. Introduction Several employees witnessed various offensive behaviors from Mazey but kept their opinions to themselves until recently (Yemen & Clawson, 2007). Hudson's senior management is aware of its behavior through 360-degree reviews; however, Mazey's ability to produce revenue secured his promotion to vice president (Yemen & Clawson, 2007). Mazey acquiesces to upper management and believes that short employees should do the same for him, even accepting his unprofessional, degrading, and condescending habits (Yemen & Clawson, 2007). Defining the Problem In the 10 years that Mazey worked with Hudson, he was observed throwing objects that narrowly missed employees, yelling at subordinates "in a rage," and making "derogatory and humiliating remarks" possibly regarding ethnicity or origin, as well as other inappropriate behaviors (Yemen & Clawson, 2007). Mazey can be considered a workplace bully. Hocker and Wilmot (2011) define bullying as “repeated and persistent patterns of negative workplace behavior that last for six months or longer” (p. 175). The excessive bullying behavior displayed by Mazey created interpersonal tensions that affected productivity. Hudson's associates were hesitant or refused to work with Mazey due to prior... half of document... 2011). Are you causing mental harm to your staff? Canadian Business, 84(1/2), 71. Retrieved from EBSCOhost database (AN: 57410420)McKinnell, J. (2012). When your boss is almost a psychopath. Maclean's, 125(32), 64. Retrieved from EBSCOhost database (AN: 78546729)Seagriff, B.L. (2010). Save your lunch money: Alleviate workplace bullying with mediation. Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution, 25(2), 575-602. Retrieved from EBSCOhost database (AN: 51613327)SHRM.org. (2014). Mediation specialist: job description. Retrieved from http://www.shrm.org/templatestools/samples/jobdescriptions/pages/cms_010338.aspx Stalcup, A. (2013). Surviving toxic work environments. Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, 405(4), 1145-1147. Retrieved from EBSCOhost database (AN: 84944726) Yemen, G., & Clawson, J. (2007). A tough guy. Charlottesville, VA: Darden Business Publishing