nter peo Relations case 9 The Uncomfortable Business Trip worked diligently for

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nter peo Relations case 9 The Uncomfortable Business Trip worked diligently for two years as a marketing assist- manufacturer of electronic equipment for Duane persisted, and not wanting to offend her boss Tammy met Duane for dinner at Biotronics, a the During dinner, Duane shifted quickly from a disc Toward the end of the dinner, Duane extended a Besides that, I feel a lot of good chemistry between us. And if th field. She was then promoted to sales representa sonal interests, and how well she was gettin vering iness topics to questions about Tammy's hobbies, per- the entire state of Indiana. Tammy brought the home to her husband, Rick. As she explained the details of the promotion to him, Tammy noticed that Rick tion to Tammy: "Let's you and I go dancing next. The developed a glum expression. When asked why he was so is young, and we're both adults, free to do what we want. unenthusiastic about her promotion, Rick replied you and I were compatible, I would be more willing to get you assigned to some of our major customers in your territory." "You may think that I'm being old fashioned, but I can see a lot of trouble ahead for you in your new job You'll be forced into a good deal of overnight travel. In the process, you'll find yourself in some touchy situations with Tammy felt a surge of uneasiness. She thought quickly, “What do I do now? If I turn down Duane, the trip could turn into a disaster. But if I go out with him, I'm sure I'll be facing another kind of disaster: fighting off the advances my boss. And then if I What do I do now? men from your company and also with strangers." "Rick, I agree with one thing you said. You are being old fashioned. A woman who isn't looking to get involved with a man on a business trip will have no problem. I just tell Rick about this fiasco, he'll say a man on a business trip will have no problem. I just 'I told you so' and ask me to quit my job. I've got "something to Duane right now, but I don't know what." read an article to that effect in a magazine for career women. Rick and Case Questions Tammy continued their discussion for 15 more minutes and then shifted to a talk about plans for the weekend. 1. Precisely what conflicts is Tammy facing? Two weeks later, Tammy's boss arranged a business trip for 2. What on-the-spot tactic of conflict resolution can you lammy told Rick that she would be gone for three days on 3. What should Tammy do as a long,-range solution to d Tammy to attend a medical conference in Indianapolis. recommend to Tamnm the problem of men trying to convert business occ sions into social occasions, when she wants to keep them as business occasions? portant trip with "three people from the office. Duane, Tammy's boss, invited her to have dinner with him the first night of the convention. Tammy said that she plain which type of sexual harassment appears to be evident in this case was so tired from the day's excitement that she would pre4. Ex fer to have a snack alone and then retire to her room. But

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Ans 1: Tammy is facing interpersonal workplace conflict

Ans 2: After her boss shifted the topic from business to personal questions, Tammy can politely decline the extended offer by telling him that she needed a good rest instead.

Ans 3: If the situation shifts from business to personal, Tammy should also bring u the topic of family and how important her husband is to her. Her body language should also address distance from the opposite sex when it comes to personal engagement.

Ans 4: This type of sexual harassment is called a quid pro quo.

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