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Case
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Reference no. 402-016-1
Published by: IBS Center for Management Research
Published in: 2002
Length: 11 pages
Data source: Published sources

Abstract

The case examines the charges of gender and racial discrimination and sexual harassment against leading IT company Microsoft. It explores in detail the treatment meted out to female employees in the company's initial years and the measures Microsoft took to improve the work culture of the organisation. The case also discusses the lawsuits against Microsoft for alleged racial discrimination, and analyses the implications of such charges for the company.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
Large
Other setting(s):
1980-2001

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Abstract

The case examines the charges of gender and racial discrimination and sexual harassment against leading IT company Microsoft. It explores in detail the treatment meted out to female employees in the company's initial years and the measures Microsoft took to improve the work culture of the organisation. The case also discusses the lawsuits against Microsoft for alleged racial discrimination, and analyses the implications of such charges for the company.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
Large
Other setting(s):
1980-2001

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