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1 Case Foreign Assignment Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code and Name Professor’s Name Due Date

2 How should Sara handle this situation? Sara finds herself in a challenging situation where she is facing gender-based discrimination and professional challenges during her foreign assignment in Mexico City. To navigate this situation effectively, Sara should maintain a detailed record of instances where she feels her authority is undermined or experiences gender-based discrimination. This documentation will serve as crucial evidence if she needs to escalate the matter within the organization. Also, Sara should have a frank and private conversation with William Vitam to express her concerns. She should assertively communicate how the patronizing comments and Vitam's compliance with her being bypassed negatively impact her effectiveness and professional growth (Dunfee & Robertson, 1997). Being specific about the incidents and their consequences on her role is essential. If the problems persist and Sara feels that her issues need to be more effectively addressed, she needs to improve the problem to the human resources department or better control in the organization. Presenting a nicely documented case may be vital in demonstrating the seriousness of the situation. Assuming that Vitam and Tom are correct about the culture, are their responses to Sara’s concerns appropriate? Assuming Vitam and Tom are correct about the cultural challenges in Mexico, their responses to Sara's concerns raise ethical and professional considerations. While Vitam acknowledges the cultural differences, his approach of asking Sara to play along with the patronizing comments and continuing to defer to him is inappropriate. It perpetuates gender

3 stereotypes and compromises Sara's professional dignity (Dunfee & Robertson, 1997). Sara should not be expected to tolerate demeaning behavior for the sake of business. Tom Fried's acknowledgment of "realities" and advising Sara to "see it through" may indicate a broader organizational culture that tolerates or accommodates discriminatory practices. Instead, a more supportive stance that addresses the issue and works toward a more inclusive environment might be appropriate.

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4 References Dunfee, T. W., & Robertson, D. I. A. N. A. (1997). A foreign assignment. Ethical theory and business , 604-605.

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