CLOSING CASE GIVE AND TAKE The general view of management and labor unions is that they are antagonists: When one wins, the other loses and vice versa. In reality, of course, there are many situations where businesses and unions coexist quite peacefully. And there are other situations where businesses and unions find they have little choice but to work together in order for both to survive. During the economic recession of 2009, for example, unions agreed to help out the businesses that employed their members in several cases. One notable example came from Harley-Davidson, the big motorcycle manufacturer. One of Harleys Read the Closing Case at the end of Chapter 11. Using your research and your own thoughts and experiences, answer the questions at the end of the case study.
