Issue: Cheating on the field Organization: Houston Astros

Brief description of how the issue has impacted the organization:

In 2017, the Houston Astros were caught using a sign-stealing system to cheat in games during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The team’s managers and players used a video camera to steal the opposing team’s signs and then relay them to hitters in real time. This gave the Astros an unfair advantage and helped them to win the 2017 World Series.

The Astros’ sign-stealing scandal had a devastating impact on the organization. The team was fined $5 million by Major League Baseball and stripped of its 2017 first- and second-round draft picks. The team’s manager, A.J. Hinch, and general manager, Jeff Luhnow, were both suspended for one season and then fired by the Astros.

The scandal also damaged the Astros’ reputation. The team was widely criticized for its cheating, and many fans lost faith in the organization. The Astros’ attendance declined in the years following the scandal, and the team has struggled to regain the trust of its fans.

How the change will impact the organization:

The Astros have taken a number of steps to address the fallout from the sign-stealing scandal. The team has hired a new manager, Dusty Baker, and a new general manager, James Click. The team has also implemented a number of new policies and procedures to prevent cheating in the future.

The Astros’ new leadership has made it clear that they are committed to building a culture of honesty and integrity. The team has also made a concerted effort to reach out to fans and to regain their trust.

It is too early to say whether the Astros have successfully repaired their reputation, but the team is making progress in the right direction. The Astros have a young and talented team, and they are poised to be competitive for years to come.

Recommendations for the upper-level manager:

The upper-level manager of the Astros should continue to focus on building a culture of honesty and integrity within the organization. The manager should also make sure that the team’s policies and procedures are designed to prevent cheating.

The manager should also continue to reach out to fans and to regain their trust. The manager can do this by being transparent and honest with fans, by being responsive to their concerns, and by engaging with them on social media.

The manager should also focus on building a winning team. A winning team will help to restore the fans’ faith in the organization and to attract new fans.

By taking these steps, the upper-level manager of the Astros can help the organization to move forward from the sign-stealing scandal and to build a successful future.