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Abstract
In this fictional case study, Diane Bryant, who is pregnant, is up for a significant promotion at Hunter Peripherals, a director''s position overseeing environmental testing and product compliance. But Jim Serra, vice president of engineering at Hunter, is concerned that Diane won''t be able to handle the combined challenges of her new job and new baby. Hunter is planning a critical product launch in six months, and Diane is due in four months. Jim isn''t sure he can rely on Diane to put in the time necessary to ensure the product''s successful entry into the market. Jim must make a recommendation to the executive committee, either supporting Diane''s bid for the job or not. Six commentators offer their solutions to Jim''s dilemma and discuss related family and work issues.
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Abstract
In this fictional case study, Diane Bryant, who is pregnant, is up for a significant promotion at Hunter Peripherals, a director''s position overseeing environmental testing and product compliance. But Jim Serra, vice president of engineering at Hunter, is concerned that Diane won''t be able to handle the combined challenges of her new job and new baby. Hunter is planning a critical product launch in six months, and Diane is due in four months. Jim isn''t sure he can rely on Diane to put in the time necessary to ensure the product''s successful entry into the market. Jim must make a recommendation to the executive committee, either supporting Diane''s bid for the job or not. Six commentators offer their solutions to Jim''s dilemma and discuss related family and work issues.