BUS372 All Weeks Discussions

BUS372 All Weeks Discussions  

 

BUS372 Week 1 Discussion

Dq1

The Role of Unionization [CLOs: 2, 5]. 1st Post Due by Day 3. What are some reasons management opposes unionization? Do you agree or disagree with these reasons? Why or why not?

Present your views in approximately 250 words in your initial discussion post. Respond to at least two of your peers’ posts. Utilize the course text, weekly lecture, and at least one other scholarly source. Remember to properly cite your sources. 

Dq2

Meeting Member Needs. Given today’s globally competitive work environment, assess whether larger, more powerful unions (similar to AFL-CIO and SEIU) favorably represent their members or whether smaller, more targeted unions would better meet the needs of their members. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

 

BUS372 Week 2 Discussion  

DQ 1

Profit Interest and Employee Interest. “Capitalism is directed towards the pursuit of profits and unions are directed towards the rights of workers.” Discuss how these opposing viewpoints can be advantageous, yet destructive, to the business community. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

DQ 2

Union Requirements. A basic requirement of unions is for members to give up their individual rights (e.g., raises based on performance) to benefit the collective (e.g., cost of living increases to all employees). Discuss your opinion on whether this is equitable and fair. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

 

BUS372 Week 3 Discussion 

DQ 1

Strikes. Strikes affect the income of members, the reputation of the union, and the financial position of an employer. Describe the circumstances where a strike would be an appropriate bargaining tactic and where it would be inappropriate. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

DQ 2

Grievance and Arbitration. Discuss how the use of the grievance and arbitration processes and procedures can enhance the relationship between a union and management, and where it can be destructive. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

 

BUS372 Week 4 Discussion 

DQ 1

Strategy Analysis. Assess the circumstances when it would be more appropriate for an organization to follow the comparative norm strategy to determine an employees’ wage rate, versus the ability-to-pay or the cost of living strategy. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

DQ 2

Organizational Competitiveness. Employees represented by a union are paid approximately 30% more (in terms of pay and benefit costs) versus those employees not represented by a union. Discuss how an organization whose employees are represented by a union can remain competitive against an organization whose employees are not represented by a union, especially when it must commit more monies towards its employees, which often requires lower investment in research and development and raising the price of its products and services. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

 

BUS372 Week 5 Discussion 

DQ 1

Agency Shop. Unions state that individuals should be free to join, yet then argue that those organizations represented by a union should enforce the agency shop. Illustrate why this is not a contradictory practice and is consistent with U.S. legal principles. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

DQ 2

Evaluating Conflict. Analyze and evaluate whether unionized organizations reduce the level of conflict between management and labor, or exacerbate this conflict. Defend your case with appropriate examples. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings