2. Introduction
The role of women in the U.A.E has greatly Evolved these last
decades
Before the 60's, there were few opportunities for them to take part to
business, politic and social life wich were only reserved to the men
The woman was only in charge of holding her home
4. I/Presentation of the case
2)The Characters
W.T.R Duncan : Vice-President, International Banking, Millars
Bank, London
P.D. Smothers: Bank Manager, Milars Bank, Abu Dhabi
Janet Marsh: New Loan Officer, Millars Bank, Abu Dhabi
6. Why Janet Marsh is the best
applicant for this job??
1)Advantages:
-Janet's Education
-Janet's Carreer
-Janet knows very well history, religion and
customs of Middle-East
-Speak, write and read Arabic fluently
-Janet is used to work with arabic customers
-Assume extensive duties in minimum time
7. Why Janet Marsh is the best applicant
for this job??
2)Disadvantages
Woman
in UAE didn't hold such positions
Emirates
The
clients are conservative & traditional
arabic customers will not do business with Millars Bank
Relations
Millars
between lending institutions and clients are important
Bank is in competition with dozen foreign banks and dozen of
Emirate banks
8. Options
Trial
Period for a month to test the behaviour of the emirate customer
Give
to Janet Marsh another position at the millars Bank Abu Dhabi to avoid
clients
Janet
Marsh can wear a "Hijab" when she meets customers to not offend
emirate customers
Janet
can be proposed to have a higher position with a higher wage to stay
in Millard Bank of Cairo