Cannabis and Small Business: Issues to Consider Regarding Organizational Behavior and Workplace Changes

Authors

  • Nina Radojevich-Kelley Shenandoah University
  • William J. Carnes Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • Michele M. Clark Metropolitan State University of Denver

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jop.v20i2.2883

Keywords:

Organizational Psychology, Cannabis in workplace, marijuana, small business, legalization of marijuana, legalization of cannabis, drug policy, drug policy changes, workplace drug policies

Abstract

Thirty-three states have legalized some form of cannabis in the USA, including 11 states with expansive laws legalizing recreational marijuana. These new legislative changes pose challenges for small businesses from an organizational behavior perspective. A survey of 17 small businesses was conducted to examine current challenges small businesses face regarding the new cannabis using workforce. The paper examines challenges, along with current marijuana laws affecting small business today. Recommendations are provided regarding necessary company drug policy changes, and workforce issues arising from the legalization of marijuana. Descriptive statistics and a thorough discussion are provided.

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Published

2020-08-04

How to Cite

Radojevich-Kelley, N., Carnes, W. J., & Clark, M. M. (2020). Cannabis and Small Business: Issues to Consider Regarding Organizational Behavior and Workplace Changes. Journal of Organizational Psychology, 20(2). https://doi.org/10.33423/jop.v20i2.2883

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2020)

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Articles

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