Case Study 1: An Ethical Dilemma?
- Review the background leading up to the passage of the new overtime rule, as well as the FLSA guidelines for exempt and nonexempt employees.
- What criteria should Samantha use in making her decision?
- Make a proposal to Samantha about how to handle this situation.
- Since the new rule requires that the threshold be increased every three years, what advice would you give Samantha to help her plan for these changes?
Case Study #2 – Executive Compensation at AB3D
- What factors are you considering in setting the executive compensation package for this potential hire?
- What compensation/incentive package would you recommend for the new CEO? Be sure to identify the base pay as well as the forms of short-term and long-term incentives you would recommend. Why would you recommend this package?
- What implications, if any, would this package have for the workers at AB3D Industries?
- What would you do to address any concerns by the workers with your executive pay plan?