The Case of the Part-time Politician.

What should a company president do when a key executive wants time off to work on a political campaign? What policies should companies follow with respect to their executives' political activity? With the arrival of 1962 and increased interest in politics, more questions like these can be expected to arise. Here is a case study of one company's problem, along with commentary from both the business and political arenas. Why not read the case through and compare your own thoughts with those of the "experts" interviewed by HBR? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]