Topic: Case Study
1. You, a manager in one of the top IT firms in the country, are tasked with hiring new recruits for an upcoming project. You find that the company has given tacit instructions of not hiring female candidates in view of the new maternity law passed by the Government. You find this highly objectionable and lodge a protest with people in the higher management but they are firm as they want to cut down all the unnecessary costs. Based on this information, answer the following questions: (250 words)
(a) Identify the stakeholders and their interests in the situation.
(b) What are the dilemmas that a recruiting manager may face in such a scenario?
(c) What are the different options available to you? Which one will you pursue and why? Explain,
Why the question:
The question is a case study based on ethical concerns associated with gender inequality.
Key Demand of the question:
Analyse the nuances and answer the questions that follow the case study.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with brief understanding of the case in question.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
- List stakeholders like the hiring manager, the company, female candidates, Government and the society.
- List their interests.
- Discuss the dilemma(s) you are facing.
- List the available options, analyze each in the light of given circumstances and ethical conduct. Choose the one which you may pursue.
Conclusion:
Conclude with fair and balanced opinion.
