The potential impact of recent government decisions, new laws, and grass-roots movements on the economy as a whole and on specific firms and industries are explored. Attention will be given to both union and non-union workplaces. The industry and business analysis and evaluation process will be the mainstay of this course. A historical and systems approach will be used. The elevation of student critical thinking to the strategic level, the oral and written communication of that thinking to others, and conceptual skills will be developed.
Special emphasis is given to corporate governance mechanisms and top management.