Questions to Consider

1. Identify and describe the specific issues Jonesy encountered in the workplace. Do the actions of other workers at Newell represent discrimination and harassment? What elements of law are important for Newell to consider?

2. Evaluate the actions of the HR director, Samantha Moore, in response to Jonesy's situation. What could she have done to prevent the situation and what more could she do to ensure that this type of situation would not occur in the future?

3. How would you characterize Barry Williams' behavior and response to this situation? 4. What resolution to this situation might Lisa Sanders suggest?

5. What are the broader implications of this situation for Newell? What type of organizational review might Dixon initiate or suggest from a corporate perspective?