A domineering sixth-year career woman treats every subordinate on her project team like a pawn, unaware that she herself is being subjected to a simulated group-assault scenario. The rank-and-file employees gradually plant post-hypnotic suggestions while she keeps working and believing she has everyone under control. Still convinced that the company president's award will be an easy win, the arrogant office worker never realizes her professional identity is being methodically dismantled.