Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
Case Study Assignment

This assignment consists of two broad requirements:
1. The first part of this assignment requires you to research and present information on recent developments in the area of human rights. This should form approximately half of your paper
(i.e., 3 – 4 pages).

2. The second part of this assignment requires you to read the case titled “MacEwan Residence Services: A Risky Accommodation?” and answer the following questions.

i. What are the risks involved with choosing to hire, or not hire, Benson? Rate each risk as low, medium, or high.
ii. Is the requirement to physically respond to an intruder, evacuation order, or other emergency a bona fide occupational requirement? Explain your answer.
iii. Do the accommodation requirements for Benson represent undue hardship to MacEwan’s Residence Services? Explain your answer.
iv. Develop a position statement for hiring Benson and a position statement for not hiring Benson. Which position do you perceive as being strongest?
v. What other options does Galloway have besides hiring or not hiring Benson?
vi. What changes or safeguards could be made in the selection process to ensure that future selection decisions are discrimination-proof?
• This section should form the remainder of your paper (i.e., 4 – 5 pages).
The maximum length of submissions for this assignment is eight (8) pages. Please be sure to cite sources using APA 6 as the referencing