JOURNAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Cannabis and Small Business:
Issues to Consider Regarding Organizational Behavior and Workplace Changes
Author(s): Nina Radojevich-Kelley, William J. Carnes, Michele M. Clark
Citation: Nina Radojevich-Kelley, William J. Carnes, Michele M. Clark, (2020) "Cannabis and Small Business: Issues to Consider Regarding Organizational Behavior and Workplace Changes," Journal of Organizational Psychology, Vol. 20, Iss. 2, pp. 124-138
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
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.