Steve Findley Case Summary

1179 Words3 Pages

Steve Findley, a first year financial analyst at Putnam & Peters, must decide if he is going to attend an oral presentation to the Delaware Resource Redemption Authority. The company asked Findley to go because Andrew Webster, the highest ranking black professional, cannot go to the meeting and Findley is the only other black professional at Putnam & Peters. Findley needs to decide within the hour if the situation is degrading or a potential career risk. Background factors: In 1980, Findley was selected to attend the Wilkes-Johnson Memorial Cancer Institute summer science program. His application was pushed through, by a black chemistry teacher and he was the first black to be admitted to the program. However, he questioned his true qualifications …show more content…

Findley had worked frequently with Mike Gordon and Steve Glick, the head of the municipal finance department and second in charge, and had become good friends with them. He was frequently selected to work with them on some of the department’s most important projects. As with many of the racial dilemma Findley faced in the past, he can accept the challenge as a method of self-discipline and confidence. Findley believes that one can accomplish anything through dedication and talent and he has the talent to be a great investment banker. Attending the presentation and doing well could also lead to major career …show more content…

Since the Delaware Resource Redemption Authority is such a big potential client he would feel uncomfortable attending and afraid to make a mistake. As Findley is only a first year analyst, he knows he is not prepared for such a big presentation. Findley could suggest that one of the other four analysts or three associates in the utilities group be extended the request. Although Findley would be rejecting the request because he is uncomfortable with the situation he is stating to Mike and Steve that it is because he knows he does not deserve to go and many of the other employees would be a better fit. Again Findley would have to consider the potential career risk and his credibility for being a team

Open Document