Written Assignment #1
HR Strategy Responding to a Union Organizing Drive
Due Week 3

Assignment Overview
There are 4 scenarios at the end of Chapter 6 of the textbook, pages 225 and 226. The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with real world exposure to the functions performed by labor relations. This assignment is worth 150 points; see rubric below.
Preparing for this Assignment
Read through each of the 4 scenarios. Spend some time analyzing what actions you would take as the HR Manager for these organizations.
Assignment Criteria 1. Write a 6-8 page paper (does not include title page or reference page/pages) providing a “summary” of your actions. a. You are the HR Manager for each scenario. b. Read through each scenario. c. Read through the Plan-Do Check-Act (PDCA) process that is located in DocSharing. This will be helpful in your analysis of the issues as well as offering viable recommendations. d. Outline your various alternatives in responding to the union organizing drive. e. Develop and support a specific recommended course of action to present to upper management. 2. Follow APA format guidelines. 3. You should be able to cover the alternatives and recommended actions in 1 1/2 to 2 pages for each scenario. 4. The paper should include theory application. In other words, once you have conducted your analysis, what theories link to the Labor Relations processes/functions? For example, spend a little time justifying the recommendations you made to upper management. Why should management pursue your suggestions? What analysis have you done that makes your recommendations viable? What are the pros and cons of the recommendations?

Assignment Rubric Item | Criteria | Points | Introduction/Conclusion | Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.