1) Although it is often wages that make the headlines, non-wage issues can be significant
factors in negotiations. Unions often have an agenda that includes many non-wage goals
that support the rank and file. Issues such as the design of work or how work is
performed on the floor can significantly affect employee satisfaction. Management on the
other hand wants to preserve as much flexibility as possible. One of the areas of
increasing interest is that of innovative work schedules. Flextime was, for many years, a
significant tool used to increase worker satisfaction. Today with the advent of the
Internet, the buzzword has become telecommuting where work is performed at home or
an alternate location using the Internet. Discuss this week: How can a Union negotiate for
better wages, safe work environment or benefits in todayàmarketplace? Pick a current
Union to use as an example and answer that question along with is the company making
enough profit to meet the Unionàposition? Is the rank and file better off today than they
were yesterday? Economic issues need to be considered. Cite your findings. 250 words
2) You will identify various segmentation criteria that impact target selection. Select
one pair of products from the list below and discuss and identify the behavior,
geographic, demographics and psychographics applicable to your selected pair:
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Porsche automobiles and Ford Pickup trucks
Dove and Neutrogena soaps
Jet Blue and American Airlines
Walmart and Nordstrom
Your reply must be at least 500 words PLUS a minimum of 2 references to support your
answer. You must use correct APA formatting (Times New Roman 12 point font and 1
inch margins). Submit your paper as an attachment. Your word count excludes the title
page, abstract, and references.
3) Identify a produce you use every day. Assume you are the marketer of the product and
want to convey the ways your product differs from competing products in the
marketplace. Create a differentiation strategy to promote your product and create a
competitive advantage. 250 words
4) Prepare a flowchart for one of the following: pick one and prepare flowchart
A. the registration process at a school
B. the process at the local car wash
C. a shoe shine
D. some other process with the approval of the instructor
5) Why Does It Cost More per Unit to Add a Second Shift? 300 words

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