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Case
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Reference no. 9-393-003
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1992
Version: 1 January 2004
Length: 9 pages
Data source: Generalised experience

Abstract

Laura Wollen, a group marketing director for ARPCO, Inc., must decide whether to recommend a high performance product manager for a choice position overseas. The supervisor overseas resists the hire because of the candidate's race and Wollen fears that insisting will set her candidate up for failure. On the other hand, she believes she is the best candidate and should not be denied the position.
Location:
Industries:
Size:
USD2.5 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1990

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Abstract

Laura Wollen, a group marketing director for ARPCO, Inc., must decide whether to recommend a high performance product manager for a choice position overseas. The supervisor overseas resists the hire because of the candidate's race and Wollen fears that insisting will set her candidate up for failure. On the other hand, she believes she is the best candidate and should not be denied the position.

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Location:
Industries:
Size:
USD2.5 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1990

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