Stable Strategies for Middle Management
- Stable Strategies for Middle Management
Infobox short story
name = Stable Strategies for Middle Management
author = Eileen Gunn
language = English
genre = Science fiction short story
published_in = Asimov's Science Fiction
publication_type = Magazine
pub_date = October 1988
"Stable Strategies for Middle Management" is a science fiction short story published in 1988 by Eileen Gunn. It was nominated for the 1989 Hugo Award for Best Short Story as well as the 1989 Locus Reader’s Poll. [ [http://www.locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/NomLit55.html#2143-1988 LOCUS Index to SF Awards] ]
Plot summary
The story is about Margaret, an advertising executive in a large corporation. To prove her loyalty to the company she undergoes bioengineering that will eventually transform her into a giant insect. The tale begins as she wakes up one morning to find that her tongue has changed into a stiletto and her hand into a chitinous comb. Throughout the day she is distracted by odd insect-like cravings - such as the desire to suck her colleagues’ blood and encase her friends in wax.
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External links
* [http://bestsciencefictionstories.com/2008/03/10/stable-strategies-for-middle-management-by-eileen-gunn/ Stable Strategies for Middle Management at BestScienceFictionStories.com] - short story reviews and resources.
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