Publications
Publications
- November 1983 (Revised May 1984)
- HBS Case Collection
Duke Power Co.: Affirmative Action (A)
Abstract
Presents the dilemmas faced by the executive vice president of construction who is committed to pursuing affirmative action goals but is required by the financial condition of the company to lay off one-third of its construction workforce, which contains many recently hired minorities. The primary teaching objective is to promote analysis of ethical issues, including cost/benefit, principles, organizational constraints, etc.
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Citation
Goodpaster, Kenneth E. "Duke Power Co.: Affirmative Action (A)." Harvard Business School Case 384-112, November 1983. (Revised May 1984.)