Describes the evolution of the working relationship, Karen O'Leary, the new manager of Merrill Lynch retail industry, and Ted Chung, a new financial consultant in the industry. Leary has some concerns about her working relationship with Chung and with his performance. Chung does what Leary perceives as unreasonable requests for private office. Leary must respond to the request, taking into account the consequences of the decision for her ambitions branch and her career. "Hide
by Linda A. Hill, Jaan Elias Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 8 pages. Publication Date: 06 Oct 1986. Prod. #: 487020-PDF-ENG