Group Project

Class Members will be divided into small groups of 4 or 5 students (depending on the
size of the class). Using a designated Chatroom Space for their team, students will meet
and discuss one of the assigned topics:

Group 1 – Discuss the pros and cons of diversity training in the chatroom – Chat Group
1:
What are some of the key concerns about diversity program?
Outline the key components your group would have in a diversity program. Place your
key components on the discussion – Group 1 Diversity

Group 2 – Discuss Electronic Monitoring and Employee Privacy in the chatroom – Chat
Group 2: Discuss your beliefs on employee use of company equipment – specifically the
computer/e-mail – should the company be able to monitor an employee’s e-mails? Why
or Why not? Back with “real facts” on the legalities of privacy in the workplace. The
group will agree of a few whys and why nots, and then come up with a final
recommendation. Post the brief list of whys and why nots and final recommendation on
the discussion – Group 2 Privacy

Group 3 – Compensation Packages - Discuss the different ways to compensate employees

in the chatroom – Chat Group 3: Discuss what have each of you experienced in terms of
compensation that has recognized your contributions – it may or may not have been
money. Your group should identify a cafeteria style list (this means a list that employees
have a choice from) of pay options employees can pick – explain why your list should be
adopted by a company and how it would reach/benefit the majority of employees. Post
your list and benefits on the discussion – Group 3 Compensation

Group 4 – Avoiding Unfair Labor Practices – Discuss the different ways a company can
avoid unfair labor practices in the chatroom – Chat Group 4: Discuss the impact of unfair
labor practices? Why is avoiding them important? What role does the National Labor
Relations Board play in making sure companies don’t have unfair labor practices? If any
of the members of the group have experience with unions and union practices - they
should share as related to fair labor practices. The group should come up with a list of
things a company can do to ensure they avoid unfair labor practices and post this “top ten
list” on the discussion – Group 4 Fair Labor Practices

Participation in team Chat - 5 points (assigned individually based on review of

transcripts). Team Discussion Board Posting - 5 points - team grade

Due By Saturday - 3rd week of class. Groups will be assigned 1st week of class.