1. Prepare a Case Summary: In a narrative format, discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in the case. 2. Case Analysis Should companies be allowed to require their employees not to smoke?...

1. Prepare a Case Summary: In a narrative format, discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in the case.

2. Case Analysis  Should companies be allowed to require their employees not to smoke? Explain.

2.    Do you feel that companies should be able to restrict other employee activities? Explain.  Executive Decisions:   Do you believe it is discrimination to not hire people who smoke?    Define discrimination.  Explain your view on whether employers are engaging in discrimination in this case.

II. Case Study: Boeing's Labour Problem (Textbook p.668-669)

1. Prepare a Case Summary: In a narrative format, discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in the case.

2. Case Analysis:
6.    In a capitalist society and in a competitive global market, a company should be able to choose where it locates its production. Do you agree? Why or why not?

7.    Does Boeing have a legitimate concern regarding the effect of strikes at its Washington operations on its ability to compete? What effect do strikes have on company profits?

3. Executive Decisions:
8.    Should Boeing simply do a better job managing labor relations with its union? If you say yes, how should it go about doing a better job? If you say no, explain why you do not think that will be effective.

9.    Should all U.S. states have the same labor laws? Is it accurate to say that in most other countries, laws are the same throughout the country?
Unit_7 objectives:
•    Understand the effects of benefits management on cost and workforce quality.

•    Describe what is meant by collective bargaining and labor relations.

•    Understand the legal environment's impact on labor r