Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: The case discusses how unions sometimes compete to represent workers and explores

The case discusses how unions sometimes compete to represent workers and explores experiences at the Denver Sheriff’s Department. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the in...

Q: The case deals with labor disputes in a unionized hospital. (

The case deals with labor disputes in a unionized hospital. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor companion website.) 1. Discuss the hospital administrator’s r...

Q: This case covers Walmart’s efforts to stay nonunion. (For the

This case covers Walmart’s efforts to stay nonunion. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor companion website.) 1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of...

Q: The case involves the decision of Volkswagen Motors employees to reject unionization

The case involves the decision of Volkswagen Motors employees to reject unionization. 1. Under what circumstances might a company side with a union in its attempt to organize employees? How would you,...

Q: This case illustrates how turnover in a company was dealt with by

This case illustrates how turnover in a company was dealt with by surveying current and former employees to develop better HR strategies. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visi...

Q: Suppose a coworker just brought you a union leaflet urging employees to

Suppose a coworker just brought you a union leaflet urging employees to sign an authorization card. What questions would you ask of the union supporter? What may happen from this point on?

Q: As the HR manager, you have heard rumors about potential efforts

As the HR manager, you have heard rumors about potential efforts to unionize your warehouse employees. Use the Employment Law Information Network (www.elinfonet.com/human-resources/Union-Avoidance) we...

Q: Several states have limited public-sector union power. What are

Several states have limited public-sector union power. What are some reasons for lawmakers taking this stand? What are the advantages and disadvantages of workers in the public sector belonging to lab...

Q: There has been some discussion among the employees in your company’s insurance

There has been some discussion among the employees in your company’s insurance claims processing unit about forming a union. Company management has asked you to research existing labor agreements in t...

Q: Discuss the following statement: If management gets a union, it

Discuss the following statement: If management gets a union, it deserves one.