Now, let's apply some of the concepts from the readings to this case. Randy was hand-picked to join FireArt by CEO Jack Derry due to his extreme industry knowledge, experience, and contacts. However, with Eric Holt's team tasked with identifying and rectifying the company's sagging sales, Randy has felt threatened by the team, and by Eric's personality. What should Eric's first set of actions be to increase team cohesion in the context of Randy's extreme dissatisfaction?

In the cause of Randy's extreme dissatisfaction about Eric, Eric should approach Randy to pledge his loyalty to Randy and assure him of his unconditional support to build team cohesion.

Explanation:

Eric's pledge of loyalty and support to ensure that team cohesion is a non negotiable factor in the light of building team cohesion and achieving the goals set before the, Randy will be able to overcome his feelings of Eric being a potential threat. But rather an instrument in achieving their goals.