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Assignment 2: Case Study—Union Baristas at Starbucks?
Writing Assignment
Read the Case: Union Baristas at Starbucks? in chapter 14 of your text book. Use the Argosy University online library for additional research, and do the following:
- Summarize the case and your research that relates to the case in 1-2 paragraphs.
- Explain the challenges IWW might expect to face in organizing workers at Starbucks.
- Describe how well you think Starbucks is defending itself against the claims of the IWW. What other responses should the company consider using?
- Assume the IWW was successful in organizing unions at Starbucks, explain what changes you would expect in the way the company manages those workers.
Write a 3-page paper in Word format. Apply current APA standards for writing style to your work and utilize outside resources in your response.
Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M4_A2. doc.
By Wednesday, December 4, 2013, deliver your assignment to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
| Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points
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| Cleary and concisely summarized the case in 1-2 paragraphs |
10
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| Identified and explained in detail what challenges the IWW could face in organizing workers at Starbucks |
25
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| Explained in detail how well Starbucks is defending itself against the claims of the IWW and suggested additional responses the company should consider using. |
25
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| Analyzed and described what management changes Starbucks might need to make if the IWW succeeds. |
25
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| Applied current APA standards for editorial style, expression of ideas, and format of text, citations, and references. Supported assertions with examination of evidence by using appropriate sources. Demonstrated a thorough and complete understanding of the concepts. |
15
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| Total: |
100
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Case for Assignment
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