CHAPTER 13 SUPPLEMENTAL CASE SOLUTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL CASES
Delivering Benefits – This case explores how FedEx provides benefits to its employees.
1. Why is having multiple health-care plans important for FedEx in slowing down
increases in the cost of benefits?
Having multiple healthcare plans gives employees many more choices for their
2. Discuss how the availability of disease management, training programs, and a
nursing hotline might help with health benefits costs.
By establishing services to help employees improve their overall health, employees will
Benefiting Connie – This case describes the problems that can occur when trying to
coordinate time-off leaves for employees. (For the case, go to
Questions
1. What problems exist with the benefits program offered by the employer, as described
in the case?
2. What can be done to deal with Connie and to prevent similar problems from arising
with other employees in the future?
Comments
Several problems exist in this firm. First, benefits and the policies associated with them