Stable Strategies for Middle Management
| "Stable Strategies for Middle Management" | |
|---|---|
| Author | Eileen Gunn |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction short story |
| Published in | Asimov's Science Fiction |
| Publication type | Magazine |
| Publication 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.[1]
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.