Assignment
Select and READ one of the following case studies (located in your textbook):
CASE 14-2 YOU ARE NOT HURT? GOOD-YOU'RE FIRED!
Questions
1. This case was a civil case. How might it have become a federal case under OSHA's charge?
2. How might ActioNet have not upheld their OSHA responsibilities?
3. Although a federal investigation 2 days later indicated no wrongdoing on Yang's part (he was called a "complete victim"), ActioNet took no further action in the matter. If these were OSHA investigators, under what category of violation might ActioNet be subject to penalty?
4. Stress might have been the cause of Tymony's intolerable conduct. Which cause(s) of stress might have accounted for his inexcusable behavior?
5. What are the causes of workplace violence, and how might they help us better understand this case?
6. What are the signs of potential violence, and were any exhibited in this case?
7. What trends or issues in workplace safety apply to this case?
CASE 15-1 CEO COMPENSATION: DO THEY DESERVE ROCK STAR PAY?
Questions
1. Who are Microsoft's key stakeholders in this case? Why?
2. Using the five forces model from Chapter 2, describe how the changes in the computer technology industry impacted Microsoft's ability to compete. Which force most negatively impacted Microsoft? Why?
3. What seems to be Microsoft's ethical approach? How does this approach seem to impact their human resource management decisions?
4. Describe the conflict between stakeholders' interests and the Finnish government's perception of Microsoft's lack of social responsibility to Nokia's employees. Whom do you side with and why?
5. Instead of layoffs, what if Microsoft decided to decrease the total compensation to Nokia employees? What part of that package would you decrease and why?
6. Besides changing the compensation package, what other human resource management options might Microsoft consider rather than layoffs.
Next, analyze the case and provide an overview of key points or discussions. An overview is not a detailed description or regurgitated statements from the case, but instead key points in the case. Then, make 2 recommendations for improvements for any parts of the case (think like an HR leader). Saying that someone should have did this, or what you would have done are not considered improvements.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Attachment:- CASE-STUDIES.rar