Chapter 3

Chapter 3

a) Although Teddy had misgivings about how well she was getting on with Mike, they set a date for the wedding. Was it the right decision? What did Candida imply by saying that Teddy and herself were type of women who did not need men to marry them?

b) What task did Alex Fitzgerald, a senior partner at Steinberg Roth, have for ARC? Talking to Teddy about the possibility of offering Glory a place at Hayes Goldsmith, Candida admits that she loves this business. What drives Candida in her work? Does Teddy share her boss’s enthusiasm?

c) Teddy’s headhunting skills are put to the test. How was Teddy feeling before her first solo interview? Did she turn out to be good at conducting interviews? What was her strongest point? Can she be called a full-blown, seasoned headhunter at this stage of her headhunting career? What appointments did she have in Frankfurt and what were her impressions of the candidates?

d) Mike was summoned by Alex for an informal chat. What, do you feel, the reason for the lunch was? What seeds did he sow in Mike’s mind and how did he achieve it?

e) Candida’s second session at the psychiatrist’s. Comment on Candida’s point that love doesn’t stand up to analysis. Do you sympathize with her and her situation?

f) Professional abilities vs. personal conduct. What was Fitz’s case? If you were a boss, how would you deal with a staff like Fitz, who doesn’t fit the image projected by your company? Can multinational teams ever be efficient?

g) National stereotypes as revealed in the chapter. Consider Dieter, Glory, Fitz and Jack.

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