CHAPTER 16 SUPPLEMENTAL CASE SOLUTIONS:
SUPPLEMENTAL CASES
Wal-Mart and Union Prevention – this case covers Wal-Mart efforts to stay nonunion.
1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Wal–Mart’s aggressive union
prevention efforts.
Students’ views will vary. Some students might think that what Wal-Mart does is
identify your view of the Watch’s efforts.
Students’ answers will vary. Some students might be very supportive of Wal–Mart and
The Wilson County Hospital – The case deals with labor disputes in a unionized
Questions
1. Discuss the hospital administrator’s refusal to bargain from both his viewpoint and a
legal viewpoint.
2. If you were chairman of the board of directors for the hospital, what actions would
you suggest to deal with the problems present in the case?
Comments
The hospital administrator undoubtedly is still feeling bitter because of the union
