Answer to Question #120287 in Marketing for AbdulRehman

Question

Ursula Burns has already been picked as the next
CEO to replace Anne Mulcahy when she steps
down, likely making this the first time a woman
CEO for a Fortune 500 company has turned over
the reins to another woman. How would her close
working relationship with Mulcahy affect her lead-
ership style?

Answer 1

If Burns feels emotionally or socially detached from Mulcahy at work and cannot seem to fit into the organization's culture or blend with other colleagues, feelings of dissatisfaction may start to surface. She may prefer to find a different job than try to approach the issue directly. Workplace relationships and interaction have an impact on employee satisfaction and retention. Negative attitudes can lead to isolation and loneliness, which may instigate an employee's desire to resign.