1. Which of the following theories has been contended to be most effective when dealing with issues on downsizing within an organization?
a. Social contract model of CSR
b. Corporate citizenship model of CSR
c. Enlightened self-interest model of CSR
d. Individual sense model of CSR
2. According to the text, in general, technology allows us all of the following except
a. Access to information that was never before possible
b. To work from almost anywhere on this planet
c. A facelessness that results from its usage
d. To be careful with our communications
3. The enlightened self-interest model of CSR would be a valuable theory to introduce and apply to which among the following approaches to workplace safety and health?
a. Health and safety as market controlled
b. Health and safety as ideals
c. Health and safety as acceptable risk
d. Health and safety as government regulated ethics
4. According to which among the following techniques, would OSHA be persuaded to aim for an optimal and not the highest feasible level of safety?
a. Risk assessment analysis
b. Cost utility analysis
c. Cost affectivity analysis
d. Cost benefit analysis
5. Since employers cannot be responsible for providing and ideally safe and healthy place discussion about these factors revolve around
a. The tangible risks faced by the employees
b. The relative risks faced by the workers
c. The relative cost of health coverage for the organization
d. The optimum security against workplace risk chart
6. Identify the distinguishing feature between cost-benefit analysis and cost effectiveness
a. Cost-effectiveness is a longer procedure to implement
b. Cost-effectiveness uses ethical criteria before setting the standards
c. Cost-benefit analysis uses economic criteria in setting the standards
d. Cost-effectiveness uses economic criteria before setting the standards
7. Go to The Occupational Safety and Health Administration web site (https://osha.gov/). There is a section called " News" where you can find multiple articles. Select an article relating to workplace safety and answer the following questions:
1. Briefly summarize the article 2. What alternatives could the place of business have taken in order to avoid penalties
Remember to cite your article in APA format at the bottom of your essay.
Scenario: Your Company has suffered a large loss of revenue over the past year, resulting in the need to downsize. You are the executive in charge of making the decision on which employees are terminated. There are two candidates on the table:
Harry, who has been with the company over 20 years, has provided optimal productivity and even saved the company $20,000 per year when he presented an efficiency plan. He has two children in college and his wife is scheduled for critical surgery to repair her spine so their family will be dependent on his income over the next three months.
Sally, who has been with the company 15 years. She has also saved the company thousands of dollars in revenue over the years, and has been a loyal and exemplary employee. Sally is also close to your family. She has watched your children grow up and has played a consultative role when the company was in crisis. She is also your child's sports coach.
1. Who do you let go and why? 2. How do you let them know they will no longer have a job with your company? 3. What steps do you take so you feel good about your decision?