M5A1: Case Analysis: GMFC Impasse
Before you begin this activity, be sure that you have:
Read Textbook Chapters 11 & 12
Reviewed the Video:
Series of news reports regarding the 2003 Southern California Supermarket Strike and Lockout (Links to an external site.) [Video, 1:08 minutes]
Listened to:
Radio Interview on Collective Bargaining Process (Links to an external site.) [Video, 8:01 minutes]
Reviewed the General Instructions for Case Analysis [PDF file size 34.0 KB]
This assignment requires you to assess the strategies that a company could take to resolve an impasse in negotiations with the union.
The case, GMFC Impasse, is on p. 443 in the textbook. [The company is the same one as in Module 3’s assignment.] For this assignment, your role is director of labor relations for the company. You have been asked to recommend a strategy for the company given the impasse in negotiations.
In your analysis, you must explain the strategy, including specific actions, that you recommend the company take and why your strategy and actions should be implemented. You should also consider the actions/reactions that the other party may take and how you would deal with those actions/reactions.
Your assignment should be 3-4 pages in length, double-spaced. You must support your recommendation by citing references in the text and from other authoritative sources.
Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your computer. For those assignments that are not written essays and require uploading images or PowerPoint slides, please follow uploading guidelines provided by your instructor.
Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to submit your work, click “Upload Submission.” Enter the submission title and then click on “Select a file to upload.” Browse your computer, and select your file. Click “Open” and verify the correct file name has appeared next to Submission File. Click on “Continue.” Confirm submission is correct and then click on “Accept Submission & Save.”
