Question

1. What other strategies might Ethney adopt to work with the oil company men as an active member of the team? What are the pros and cons of each strategy? ?


2. What does it mean to be “true to yourself” ? Is being true to yourself more important than achieving personal career success in a male dominated company? Is it okay to enable the continuation of a “unhealthy” work environment for woman? Why do you think the way you do about this?

Answer 1

1. In my views, Ethney must stay true to her roots and ideologies. She must not change to buy acceptance from her co-workers. Every individual is unique and the uniqueness must be maintained. The uniqueness must not be diluted to meet the unreasonable whims and fancies of the environment. Ethney has a unique set of principles and ideologies. She brings a diverse approach to work, which is different from her male counterparts. Instead of changing herself, she should try to establish a professional relationship with the team. She should be vocal about her views and opinions. This will help her earn respect among the male employees.

2. Every individual is born unique and has a unique set of ideologies, value system and thought process. ”Being true to oneself” means accepting the way you are and not giving up your identity to societal and peer pressures. Personal career success can be achieved by sticking true to one’s roots. If Ethney adapts the work style and mannerism of the oil company men, she loses her distinctness and is lost in the crowd. The organization must try to facilitate a healthy work environment for all – irrespective of gender, caste, creed, race, etc. This helps in bringing diverse thought processes and perspectives onboard which facilitates decision making in any organization.