The Bottom of a Large Company Does a Good Job - Chapter 312



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Episode 312. Strange Rumors (2)

Chae On-ik woke up to a refreshing morning for the first time in a long while.

I’ve been feeling like things are going well for me lately.

-Industrial site disasters continue to occur, now is the time to acknowledge them

– Talent is pouring in, but what about our ability to cope with it?

-When Taesung Group’s crisis management ability is tested

The press was doing as requested.

It certainly didn’t seem like something he’d done once or twice before, he did a good job of swaying public opinion.

At first, they started to expose the practice little by little, using industrial accidents as an excuse, but now they have changed their target to the company.

Of course, it is the company’s fault, so it is natural for the tone to criticize the company.

But the timing of the change in tone was exquisite and largely intentional.

As several major media companies, including Taesung and Mirae, began to bite, smaller media companies naturally followed suit.

Even major media outlets that had not yet done business with Chae On-ik were quick to bite the bait.

The mood now was similar to that of a critique of the entire construction industry.

In short, someone’s influence was strong.

And in other words, it can be said that he is following Chae Kyung-jun.

That’s actually true.

Chae On-ik and Tak Jae-min were inspired by Chae Kyung-jun’s plan for this project.

Like a series of imitations that spring up one after another when one person succeeds in business, the two have clouded public opinion.

‘That guy is me.’

I just followed Chae Kyung-jun’s plan, and it was so effective.

Of course, it is not Chae On-ik’s power alone.

Tak Jae-min also tried to persuade the media.

In return, Chae On-ik offered to advertise Taesung Fashion for three years.

Although it is an advertisement for an affiliate company, it is a fashion company.

It was a company that put a lot of effort and passion into advertising.

Tak Jae-min bet something bigger.

As the head of the strategy office, he placed one year’s worth of advertisements for all affiliates under his influence.

From the media’s perspective, the risk was not great, but they published as many articles as they wanted because the profits followed.

The effects were now showing.

Should I say that it gained momentum?

‘Now, other media outlets are also competing to point out the problem of Taesung and his future successor.’

It is true that it was a mistake to blame the industry’s problems on the company’s successor’s lack of crisis management skills.

That was the extent of the transaction with the media.

The media outlets that did business with the group said they would not write articles directly attacking the group just in case.

It was okay though.

Even with just a little bait thrown in, small and medium-sized media outlets flocked to get a scoop.

-What is owner management risk?

-A word that exists only in our country, chaebol

-Problems with hereditary management

-Who will be the successor to a large corporation that is well-known by name?

Now, all we have to do is leave it alone.

It was a trend that even Chae On-ik and Tak Jae-min, who started this work, could not stop.

In addition, Chae On-ik started a public opinion war within the company.

Although it was a group of only 30 people, it was the only force that could be said to belong to Chae On-ik.

Since it was a group of high school graduates who had been marginalized within the company and had only recently been formed, I didn’t have high expectations.

But it seems that desperation has overcome all of that.

Somehow or another, a group of 30 high school graduates spread the rumor within the company.

Rumors about Vice Chairman Chae Tae-ik’s qualifications.

It was blatant, but I thought it turned out well.

Now, even Chae Tae-ik and his associates might laugh it off as a groundless rumor.

But when it piles up and piles up, it becomes difficult to handle.

Next time something similar happens and rumors start to spread, some people will start to question things.

-Is Chae Tae-ik really the right person to be vice president?

-They just let him sit because he’s the eldest son, right?

-Chae Tae-ik didn’t do anything, did he?

All it takes is for such doubts to sprout.

Unlike the brothers of the Mirae Group who were fighting fiercely, Taesung had not even created a stage for it.

It was important to set the stage for Chae On-ik to take the mound.

‘Since it’s your first time, shaking it a little is enough.’

In that sense, the first step could be seen as having almost achieved its goal.

If this suspicion persists, Chae Tae-ik’s position will continue to narrow.

And one more if possible.

This was not a goal that had to be achieved at this stage.

But the more I thought about it, the more greedy I became.

It’s about getting Chae Kyung-jun involved.

‘It would be difficult if Chae Kyung-jun took Chae Tae-ik’s side.’

There isn’t much to say about Chae On-ik.

No, even if there was a lot of talk, Chae Kyung-jun was a very desirable talent.

In the past, I even thought that if I brought him, Kwon Tae-ho might follow me.

Not now.

Kwon Tae-ho is not the kind of person who would support him, and it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t follow him.

It’s beneficial to just have Chae Kyung-jun.

In fact, the reason why the group of high school graduates with special recruitment was created was because of Chae Kyung-jun.

It doesn’t matter if Chae Kyung-jun doesn’t come to the meeting.

Since he is also a high school graduate, he won’t be able to completely cut off the relationship.

If someone hears the name of this group right now, they will naturally think of Chae Kyung-jun.

You could say that it’s like selling Chae Kyung-jun’s name.

Even though Chae Kyung-jun is not very famous now, what if he becomes well-known enough to be known by all Taesung men like Kwon Tae-ho?

The status of the high school graduate special recruitment group also rises.

The position of Chae On-ik, who supports them, is further enhanced.

‘Then when should I try to persuade him?’

I thought back to when I met Chae Kyung-jun before.

Other people are just a means to be exploited.

It is a stepping stone for yourself.

He is a young man who has acknowledged himself as such.

We have to use it somehow.

And the best thing is that you can get your hands on it.

‘Rumors about the vice chairman must have spread to Taesung Construction as well. Is it too early to decide on his treatment? Then just a stamp of approval?’

Chae On-ik looked at the calendar.

The schedule was written all over the place.

In addition to the schedule in which Chae On-ik participated, the company’s major schedules were written down.

[New Employee Training]

Heaven is helping.

This year’s public offering was a little later than last year.

Instead, didn’t you get this great opportunity?

A plan flashed through Chae On-ik’s mind.

A plan to expand the power while also attracting Chae Kyung-jun.

Chae On-ik hurriedly called his secretary.

* * *

Myung Ji-yoon, an executive director working at Taesung Fashion, served as the head of training at the 5th training center last year.

And it has produced many talented people.

In recognition of his achievements, he was given the responsibility for important projects and solidified his position.

Executives are essentially contract workers.

If you do well, you stay, if you do badly, you get cut.

Plus politics.

Myung Ji-yoon survived fiercely among those executives and came to occupy a fairly important position in Taesung Fashion.

“Director Myung Ji-yoon, I heard you’re taking charge of the first training center this time?”

Executive Director Chae On-ik, whom I met by chance in the hallway, approached me and spoke to me.

Chae On-ik, the owner family.

The chairman’s third son and a dangerous figure who is eagerly eyeing the successor position.

In fact, since he was born into a wealthy family, it is not hard to understand his desire to become a successor.

But there was another reason why Myung Ji-yoon thought Chae On-ik was dangerous.

“I have a favor to ask. Will you please listen to me?”

Chae On-ik smiled faintly.

The cold eyes behind that smiling face seemed to stab Myung Ji-yoon.

It was a threatening message saying that if he didn’t listen to the request, he wouldn’t be left alone.

Even though they don’t have much power, they are the owner’s family.

I couldn’t just reject her outright without even listening.

“What is your business?”

“There are times when seniors give lectures to new employees. It’s to congratulate them on joining Taesung.”

New employees are just starting to feel proud.

In short, it means that you are drunk on Taesung mulberry.

In that situation, if you praise how good Taeseong is and how great the new employees who joined Taeseong are, your affection for the company will naturally increase.

It was a lecture that instilled in new employees the spirit of Taesung Man and filled them with a sense of loyalty to the company.

The lecture content is also not systematic.

Because the senior can go and talk about Taesung’s strengths for about two hours.

“How about gathering everyone in one place and listening to it? After all, the auditorium of the first training center can accommodate 2,000 people.”

Of course it is possible.

It’s not that difficult since you just need to charter a bus.

It’s not like it never happened before.

But I couldn’t figure out the intention.

What are you going to do with all this?

I automatically became wary.

“I’d like to add one more person to the list of seniors who teach there. How about special recruitment for high school graduates?”

There was one person who suddenly came to mind.

But what Chae On-ik was talking about was someone else.

“There’s a talent I’ve been keeping an eye on lately. His name is Shim Jun-ho.”

“Aren’t you Team Leader Chae Kyung-jun?”

“Of course, it would be nice if Team Leader Chae Kyung-jun could give a lecture. But he’s busy, right? He’s become an important person in Taesung, so we can’t send him to the training center just to give a lecture. Besides, we don’t have the authority to send Team Leader Chae Kyung-jun.”

Myung Ji-yoon narrowed her eyes without saying anything.

I still couldn’t figure out what the intention was, but I felt like I had a feeling something was going on.

‘I think they’re trying to use Chae Kyung-jun?’

Myung Ji-yoon’s thoughts weren’t completely wrong.

If I say this, Myung Ji-yoon will definitely bring Chae Kyung-jun in.

It’s good because we can easily attract new recruits even if he doesn’t come to the training center.

It’s even better when you come to the training center because you can show your relationships.

This time in particular, I was planning to visit Chae On-ik as well.

Last year, I think the Vice Chairman and Kwon Tae-ho visited the 5th Training Center in person.

If the owner family visits the training center in person, which is full of pride, the response will be tremendous.

Chae On-ik looked at Myeong Ji-yoon, who was quietly contemplating.

There would be no reason to refuse, right?

Myung Ji-yoon nodded with a suspicious look in her eyes.

“Okay, I’ll save some space and get it ready.”

Myung Ji-yoon was in charge of the 5th training center last year.

And Chae Kyung-jun is also from the 5th training center.

Even if there is no special relationship, if it is such an important story, the news will probably leak to Chae Kyung-jun.

‘I can’t contact you directly, so I’ll have to let you know through Hye-na.’

In fact, Myung Ji-yoon had many thoughts about informing Chae Kyung-jun through Park Hye-na.

The two moved away with different thoughts.

* * *

Shim Jun-ho stood at the podium, clutching his trembling heart.

How I have longed for this opportunity.

I can do anything if you just give me the chance.

I’ll try.

I don’t know how many times I cried out in my heart.

But then the opportunity really came.

Who would have thought that he would be giving a lecture on Taeseong as a senior in front of new employees?

This is something I couldn’t have imagined until last month.

‘This is all thanks to Executive Director Chae On-ik.’

Thank you.

Loyalty has risen.

Now, loyalty was rising among the new employees beyond the sense of loyalty they had for their company.

I was so overcome with emotion that I couldn’t even remember the details of what I said.

“I am a high school graduate who was specially recruited. Taesung is the place that gave me a chance. Only with skills! You can be recognized as much as you do!”

I think I said something like this.

At first, people who looked at the word ‘high school graduate’ with a mysterious expression became enthusiastic about the word ‘meritocracy’.

You can be recognized and promoted according to the amount of work you do.

It was a dream job even more so for those who were confident in their own abilities.

“Wow!”

Applause and cheers erupted.

It all seemed like a rosy future for him.

Chae On-ik, who was sitting in the front row and watching, also applauded with a satisfied smile.

Everything is perfect.

Now you too can be like him.

Like Chae Kyung-jun!

“Thank you. Next, we will hear remarks from Executive Director Chae On-ik.”

Now it is time to carry out Chae On-ik’s secret instructions.

Perhaps because last year’s special recruitment for high school graduates was successful, special recruitment for high school graduates was conducted this year as well.

A whopping 4%.

The most important thing was to attract them to the meeting.

As the group grew, it was a good thing for Shim Jun-ho too.

Because the more you do that, the more your voice will grow.

Shim Jun-ho and Chae On-ik exchanged glances while passing the microphone as if passing a baton.

Chae On-ik’s speech was not long.

Because his purpose was elsewhere.

Impressing new recruits and making your presence known.

And to make the board easy for Sim Jun-ho to move around on.

Throughout his speech, Chae On-ik carefully scanned the interior of the auditorium.

But the target person was nowhere to be seen.

‘Aren’t you coming today?’

It’s a little unfortunate, but there’s nothing I can do about it.

It was when Chae On-ik finished his speech.

-Rumble.

The door right next to the stage opened.

It was hard to see clearly because of the backlight, but it looked like a man.

‘no way……!’

As soon as the man entered, he greeted Myung Ji-yoon.

As promised, Myung Ji-yoon handed over the microphone.

One step, one step.

As he approached, his face began to appear little by little.

Chae On-ik cheered inwardly.

‘It’s very good timing.’

As expected, there’s no way Myung Ji-yoon would stay still.

The young man who has recently become a person of interest in Taesung Construction slowly came up to the stage.

But something was strange.

The young man’s gaze toward Chae On-ik was colder than ever.

“iced coffee.”

Chae Kyung-jun, who had finished the microphone test, spoke as if declaring something in the middle of the stage.

“I came today to give you a warning.”

This is unexpected.

Something is creaking.

Chae On-ik felt uneasy.