Appendix

Best Boss Action Planning and Actualization Example

The Case of Chris

Introduction

Chris is a recently hired accounting supervisor in the Finance department of a mid-sized corporation. Chris received a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minor in math from a respected Midwest university, and was hired prior to graduation by one of the “Big Four” public accounting firms. After working for three years as a public accountant and earning the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, for family reasons, Chris returned to the family’s home town and took this corporate position.

In this new position, Chris has been assigned supervisory responsibilities for eight employees, ranging from new college graduates to long-term high school ...

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