Chapter 12, Problem 2VC

Summary Introduction

Case summary: The case explains the importance of labor union in efficient completion of a project. This work division characteristic of the unions help to complete the tasks on time as if the project is to be completed without the labor unions, the permanent employment of hundreds of employees with varied skills would have been difficult to maintain. But the unions work in a voluntary manner and have different rules for the start or end the work. Also, the maintenance of the union workers requires good leadership skills.

Characters in the case: The characters in the case are F. XP Company, labor unions, vendors and carpenters.

Adequate information: The case explains about the benefits as well as the hardships to work with the labor unions.

To discuss: Whether the companies in Country A should utilize the steel that is made in US for the major projects undertaken.