Cindy Jones, a chemical engineer with considerable experience in offset printing processes, was hired recently as an engineering supervisor by Company A. Before that, she had been working as a research chemist for a competing firm, Company B, where she had invented a new formula and manufacturing process for press blankets. Jones’s technique makes the blanket less prone to failure and produces better print quality. These press blankets are being marketed by Company B with great success.

When Jones was hired, there was no discussion about the new offset blanket during the interview. Jones was interested in moving into management; Company A had no openings available, whereas Company B was seeking to add managerial personnel with a superior technical background.

One day, soon after she had started her new job, Jones received an unexpected invitation to a staff meeting from the director of engineering. The meeting agenda focused on the formulas and manufacturing processes for offset blankets.

What should Cindy Jones do?