Written Assignment Specifications: All written assignments must be typed in WORD format, double-spaced, 1" margins, Times New Roman, and 12-point font (zero spacing) on letter size paper. The maximum/minimum length of student responses to each question is one page. Written assignments must be neat, including but not limited to correct spelling and grammar, proper sources, references identified (APA 6 format), appropriate business terms (no "slang"), and well organized.
QUESTIONS
1. The AFL, IWW, and CIO were all created out of frustration with the existing dominant form of unionism at the time. Explain. What does this imply about the future of U.S. unionism?
2. Look at the reasons listed by employers for being nonunion in the open shop handout in Figure 3.3.
- How would an AFL leader have responded to these reasons?
- Is the open shop movement consistent with today's human resource management approach?
3. Textbook article titled "Ethics in Action The PATCO Strike" ( p 101)
- Was it ethically acceptable for the air traffic controllers to strike?
- Was it ethically acceptable for President Reagan to fire the striking air traffic controllers?
4. Outline the arguments in support of the Taft-Hartley Art. Outline the opposing arguments.