Mary, along with some other female employees of her company, has petitioned management to increase the length of maternity leave to six months. The management turned down their request. Answer the following questions:
1. Should Mary and the others accept the decision? Why or why not?
2. Is there anything they can do about it? If yes, what?
3. Who are the stakeholders in this situation?
4. Suggest two alternatives that management should consider.
5. How will the alternatives affect the company?
6. How will the alternatives affect the employees?