After the technical difficulties are sorted out, Tom, Diane, John and Karen continue their video conference to discuss problems with the integration of Lowis into APU . Read the conversation and watch the video. What doesn’t Diane want to do?
John:
Oh good! We can see and hear you now! Thanks, Tony.
Diane:
Excellent! So we need to discuss the progress of the project, I think.
Karen:
That’s right. The integration of the human resources and the sales departments has gone well. It’s just your accountants that are a problem. They don’t seem to want to use our ITaccounting system so they do everything slowly!
Diane:
I don’t agree, Karen. Our accountants have to check your system carefully to be sure ...
Karen:
Yes, but it’s three months now! I think you need to put more pressure on Robert Holden’s team.
Tom:
I’m not sure that’s going to work. They don’t have enough people for all their tasksat the moment. They need help.
Diane:
I think so too. They need more resources, not more pressure.
John:
Maybe I should talk to Robert and explain why it’s so important.
Diane:
Look, I’m sorry but I don’t think that’s a good idea. Robert knows why it’s important. We just have to give him more time.
Karen:
I’m afraid that’s not possible. We have to integrate the systems before the new financial year starts in January.
John:
Yes, I agree. You can’t runa business without financial information.
Diane:
You’re absolutely right. So let’s see if we can find another solution to this problem.
