Discuss the following within a word limit of 150 words each:
1. Review the "Practical Considerations". What are some feasible alternatives to downsizing? If downsizing must occur, what criteria should be used to select those individuals who will be downsized? Would your response differ depending on whether the employer was unionized or nonunionized?
2. Review Hoffman v. Caterpillar. What were the two legal issues in this case? What did the court decide? For each issue, explain the issue and give the rationale/analysis and the conclusion reached by the court. Was it decided fairly, in your opinion? Why, or why not? What, if anything, should the employer have done differently