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January 29, 2004 [ view dossier ]
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 Back in the suite that evening, the women told the men of their warning and the men brought up the issue of Kwame signing autographs. The fight over ethics escalated until Nick walked out in disgust. Later, the men found themselves once again in the boardroom. Kwame admitted that they got beat by the bar tab, but stood by his belief that the team executed their strategy well. George disagreed and said they were all just looking to cover their own asses, not working as a team to successfully complete the task. Carolyn told them that out of the five of them, they sent three into Times Square to hand out coupons rather than focus their collective energy inside the venue to increase sales.  Donald asked Nick who blew it and he said, "Kwame." That started the discussion about sales tactics and autographs. Ultimately, Kwame, Bowie and Nick were left to face the firing. Troy and Bill were sent back up to the suite, while the others awaited Donald's decision. Donald, George and Carolyn knew it would be a much harder decision than last week.
 When Bowie, Kwame and Nick reentered the boardroom, Nick pleaded his case as a "born leader." Donald said there was no clear-cut decision in this case. He questioned Kwame's decisions, but gave him a reprieve. Bowie, however, despite his strengths in other areas had failed miserably at merchandising.  Donald told Nick that he really wanted to see him as Project Manager for the next task - which meant Bowie was fired. Afterwards, Donald said he really liked Bowie but didn't think he presented himself well. For his part, Bowie said that getting shut out by the girls four times in a row was not the greatest, but better to leave now than later if the guys keep losing.
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