Read Short Case $1-1$: Human Resource Decision Making at Canada Importers Ltd$.($page $29).$

Ignore the questions at the end of the case. Instead, playing the role of a consultant, use the case study analysis outline to formulate a complete analysis of the brief case.

Case study analysis outline

$1.$ Identification

In sequence, list the key facts most pertinent to your understanding of the issues in the case. $($Tip: Try to construct a timeline of the events in the case.$)$

Identify three symptoms of an HRM problem at the company. Remember that a symptom is something observable that suggests the existence of an issue.

$2.$ Analysis

Identify the underlying problem the key decision maker is facing.

Apply the concepts covered in Chapter $1$ to discuss and explain the root causes of the problem. What course concepts help us understand the root causes?

Discuss the implications of this problem for the organization and its stakeholders.

$3.$ Alternatives

Formulate three to four decision criteria that can be used to evaluate the alternatives.

Generate three to four distinct courses of action and evaluate the pros and cons as indicated in the analysis outline.

$4.$ Recommendation and action plan

After re$-$stating the problem, present your recommended alternative $($or combination of alternatives$)$ and explain why this recommendation will be effective $($justification$).$

Alternatives always have pros and cons. It is important to demonstrate that you understand the potential impact of cons associated with the recommended alternative$($s$)$ and have considered steps to minimize their impact.