The dilemma short case dwells around Ms. Ria, who is elected to be the only Independent Female Director at Deliance Plc. Even though there is a separation of roles of Chairman and Chief Executive (CE), virtually the CE is running the Board. Most of the important matters are decided by the CE and any opposition is silenced. One such incident is narrated when Deliance Plc is in talks to acquire Fumes Plc. Ria has several things going through her mind about gender equality in the boardroom, societal/ social expectation of women, the authority to foster shareholders interest, etc. The dilemma addressed whether she should continue with Deliance plc or join SKM Co (another company).
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