Human Resource Management

1. Does Enterprise face any risks from its human
   resource strategy?

2. Do you
   think Miller Brewing Company’s termination of Mr. MacKenzie was justified? Why
   or why not?

3. What
   are the advantages and disadvantages for individual workers at firms that merge
   with international partners?

4. Discuss
   the impact of strategy and culture on Activision.

5. Are dirty, dangerous, and unpleasant jobs an
   inevitable part of any economy?

6. What role might job satisfaction and
   dissatisfaction play in the hotel industry?

7. What do you
   see as the major advantages and disadvantages of hiring high-risk employees?

8. Why don’t more companies follow Avon’s lead?

9. What does this case suggest to you about the
   differences between salaried and hourly managers? What does it suggest to you
   about equity between workers in the same organization and across different
   organizations?

10. What do you see as the advantages and
    disadvantages of frequent performance appraisals?

11. If you were a Harley or GM employee and union
    member, would you have voted for the new deal? Why or why not?

12. Describe the jobs of salesperson and marketer
    at a typical firm in terms of employee needs that are being met. Then describe
    the jobs of salesperson and marketer at CollabNet in terms of met needs. What
    are the differences?

13. What
types of employees are likely to be motivated by alternate work arrangements?
Why