Chapter 15& 16

1. You are the manager of a small manufacturing plant. The union contract covering most of your
employees is about to expire. Discuss how to prepare for union contract negotiations. Gather all
the important information first management rights, union security, and automatic payroll dues
and deduction, grievance, procedures and arbitration.
2. Explain how to reduce the occurrence of unsafe acts on the part of your employees. The
employer should institutionalize top management’s commitment with a safety policy and
promote it with high visibility. Safety inspections should always be part of the supervisor’s daily
routine
3. Explain how you would reduce stress at work. Employees can reduce stress by getting
more sleep, eating better, and negotiating with managers for realistic deadlines on
important projects.
4. Describe at least 4 techniques for reducing accidents.
A. Job hazard analysis
B. Operational safety reviews
C. Personal protective equipment
D. Safety-conscious cultures show they take safety seriously