A Case of HIV at Woodworks Ltd. (A): Jai Shah’s Dilemma

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Abstract

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.

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Product Type Case
Reference No. OB0241(A)
Title A Case of HIV at Woodworks Ltd. (A): Jai Shah’s Dilemma
Pages 15
Published on Mar 23, 2020
Year of Event 2016
Authors Sharda, Kirti;
Area Organizational Behaviour (OB)
Discipline Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour
Sector Manufacturing
Learning Objective 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"
Keywords HIV/AIDS; Discrimination; Prejudice; Stereotype; Intergroup Dynamics
Country India
State Gujarat
City Ahmedabad
Organization Woodworks Ltd.
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