Charles Foley, vice president of retail computer firm Sayer MicroWorld, must decide whether to dismiss the employee, Catherine McNeil, a 37-year-old product manager, who was not able to work as many hours as her colleagues because of her status as a a single mother of six-year-old boy. The last risk-laden acquisition of another firm increased patient office is a high-pressure environment necessary for all members of the 13 - and 14-hour day. Although McNeil, seems to be doing everything possible to fulfill both her parental and professional responsibilities, her immediate supervisor insists that McNeil was unable to complete his or her part. "Hide
by Joseph L. Badaracco Jr., Jerry Useem Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 14 pages. Publication Date: February 10, 1994. Prod. #: 394111-PDF-ENG
