Understanding Management
Understanding Management
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ISBN: 9780357033821
Author: Richard Daft
Publisher: South Western Educational Publishing
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Chapter 9, Problem 1AYSED
Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Frank is a manager for the North Woods company's Minnesota plant. Here, Somali workers are hired for the assembly line. They have their customs and rituals and currently, they are allowed to break the assembly line to offer their prayers. However, the company plans to increase the work and hire 40 more workers. This could cause a hindrance to the smooth assembly flow, especially during the sunset time where the Muslims have to offer sunset prayers.

Characters in the case:

Frank, Halima Adan, Somali workers are the characters in the case.

North Woods is the organization.

Adequate information:

North Woods employs Somali Muslim workers as they are cheap but reliable laborers.

The company has allowed several changes to accommodate the Muslim customs. A separate clean room is set aside for the workers to pray.

To determine:

If Woods should continue the current policy where it allows Muslim workers to leave the assembly line as needed to perform their rituals.

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