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Chapter 13, Problem 2CFCA
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
This is a case about Ethney who has been recently recruited to take Alexis place in the company. In a discussion with Alexis, the first female manager of the company, Ethney comes to understand how she was discriminated against her gender and how she has been able to cope up. This makes Ethney confused and angry. Alexis also asks Ethney to use her middle name and behave like one of the men if she has to cope up.
Characters in the case:
Ethney Gentry and Alexis Bale are the main characters in the case. There is also Margaret, Champ Luman quoted here.
Adequate information:
Alexis is the first female manager of the company. Ethney is hired to fill her shoes. Alexis and Ehtney are both well qualified and capable for the job but are hired to fill the diversity requirement.
To determine:
The strategies to be adopted by Ethney for working with the men in the oil company and also to determine the pros and cons of the strategy that Ethney adopts.
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