Rampant discrimination prevails in the fascinating world of investing in stocks. While the laity is persuaded to acquire stocks through precious savings, solely for dividends and appreciation (often notional), financial institutions and powerful individuals are able to seize control of entire organizations (Baker, and Smith, 1998). The situation can be especially galling when a relatively new or unknown entity acquires controlling stocks of an enterprise you have helped start and grow. Acquirers may offer incentives to some groups of employees in attempts to secure operational control of corporations (Baker, and Smith, 1998). Small investors and blue collar workers tend...

