CASE STUDY ANALYSIS: Working by the Hour at General Motors and Wal-Mart

Case Questions :

1. Comapare and contrast hourly working conditions at GM and Wal-Mart.

2. Describe the (apparent) wage structures at GM and Wal-Mart.3. Summarize the basic issues in wage and salary administration that

managers at GM and Wal-Mart most likely face.

Analysis:

GENERAL MOTORS Wal - Mart

1. $20/hr +&2-2.52. Two breaks of 23 min +1/2

lunch(paid)3. Avg $43/ht-amount paid4. Annual 60,000 –

100000/year5. Medical Coverage6. Promotion to high posts is

not available7. Fear of labour retrenchment8. Union has say on labour

issue9. Continuos work in same

position

1. $9-11/hr2. 2-15 min break & 1hr for lunch3. $1560/month and $20000/year and

$1660/month4. No medical coverage5. More job security6. Encouragement for promotion for

higher posts7. Oppourtunity to work more and

earn more.8. Union has no influence9. Most loyal employees10. Career growth