Author :

Joseph J. DiStefano, Deborah Kleiman

Pages :

19

Product Type :

Case

Reference # :

A79C021

Teaching Note :

Institute:

Ivey Publishing

Setting:

Africa, Small

Year:

1979

Keywords:

Intercultural Relations; Work-Force Management; Third World; Incentives, Organizational Behaviour/Leadership, International, Manufacturing

Summary/Abstract:

The managers call a meeting of all staff as a strike is threatened over a pay dispute in this rural African company. They learn that the real issue is the disparity between the pay of some workers. This is the sequel to Botswana Uniform Agency (PTY) Limited (A), case 9A79C020.