Subject category:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 13 August 2001
Length: 28 pages
Data source: Published sources
Abstract
Intended to help students understand the many barriers organizations face as their members and their management ranks grow more diverse. As a case on business ethics, it encourages students to discuss what 'fairness' and 'diversity' mean when an organization is also trying to create a sense of teamwork and 'fit'. Based upon the open court records of Ann Hopkins versus Price Waterhouse, a sexual discrimination and sexual stereotyping suit brought by a woman who was denied partnership at Price Waterhouse. (The court found in her favor.) Includes lengthy exhibits drawn directly from Price Waterhouse.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
900 employees
Other setting(s):
1978-1983
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Abstract
Intended to help students understand the many barriers organizations face as their members and their management ranks grow more diverse. As a case on business ethics, it encourages students to discuss what 'fairness' and 'diversity' mean when an organization is also trying to create a sense of teamwork and 'fit'. Based upon the open court records of Ann Hopkins versus Price Waterhouse, a sexual discrimination and sexual stereotyping suit brought by a woman who was denied partnership at Price Waterhouse. (The court found in her favor.) Includes lengthy exhibits drawn directly from Price Waterhouse.
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Location:
Industry:
Size:
900 employees
Other setting(s):
1978-1983