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A Case of HIV at Woodworks Ltd. (B): A S...

Sharda, Kirti

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A Case of HIV at Woodworks Ltd. (B): A Slew of Curve Balls

Sharda, Kirti

IIMA-OB0241(B) | Published March 23, 2020 | 6 pages Case

Collection: Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

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Raman Basu, an employee at Woodworks Ltd., has tested positive for HIV; Jai Shah, the CEO of the firm (and the protagonist in this case) wants to arrive at a decision whether the employee should be asked to leave the organization or be retained. The case situation offers an opportunity to engage in an in-depth discussion of the overt and unconscious discrimination faced by individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS in workplaces. Parallel events in the case also create scope to explore negative effects of social attitudes such as stereotyping and prejudice, which could lead to discrimination as well, especially towards immigrant employees. The case discussion closes with an examination of the leadership actions needed in potentially discriminatory situations.

Workplace discrimination faced by employees afflicted with HIV/AIDS Psychological dynamics underlying stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination Intergroup dynamics emerging from stereotyping and prejudice "Leadership actions needed in potentially discriminatory situations"