Assignment 2: Case Study—Union Baristas at Starbucks

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.