Case 5: Employee Anxiety in the Restaurant Industry

This case for class discussion is about anxiety and occupational stress for workers in the restaurant industry. We include background information on the social issues. Then, we describe the critical events of a scenario that will inspire the discussion and provide discussion prompts. We also include teaching notes and a short bibliography of relevant readings. While actively participating in the case discussion, students can apply learned concepts to real situations, reflect on social issues and use critical thinking and ethical judgement to suggest a course of action for the people described in the case.