HR353

Unit 7 Critical Thinking

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Introduction

For Unit 7, you will be completing two case studies from chapters 12 & 13 of the text. This will provide you with an opportunity to apply the concepts discussed in realistic business scenarios.

Directions

Please answer all the questions for the two case studies below. Answers should be thorough and complete for each question. Please write your responses in a word document for submission and use the APA format as a guideline. Double space and use a 12-point font. The combined responses should be at least 1000 words in length with individually identified responses to each of the questions for the two case studies or critical thinking scenarios. Use the following information to support you in completing this assignment correctly. Include two references for full credit. One can be the text and the other should be information regarding the company in the scenario or a scholarly article on the main topic for the case or critical thinking activity.

All questions answered and addressed Answers indicate that symptoms were recognized Actual causes of the problem were uncovered Answers indicate that you identified major goals of the organizations, units, and/or individuals in the case Answers indicate that longer-term performance problems and those requiring immediate attention have been recognized and considered Identified appropriate alternative actions

Sample Case Study

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Case Study 1 Case Study 2

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Case Study 1: Creating a Safety Culture at Border Transportation

Border Transportation, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a company that specializes in the delivery of medical equipment and supplies to hospitals, clinics, and medical supply companies in the Southwest and in Mexico. The majority of employees at Border Transportation are sales representatives, warehouse staff, and truck drivers. Currently, most of these workers are over age 45.

As a result of ongoing expansion, the company will grow from 225 employees to more than 500 employees in the next three years. Several government contracts have already been signed, and more are anticipated. The company has recently hired you as the warehouse manager. Part of your job is to oversee all safety programs for the company. These duties had been handled primarily informally by the dock supervisor prior to your coming onboard.

On your first day, the CFO calls you in and gives you the following directives and information:

Safety in the warehouse is becoming a real issue. The accident rate has tripled since last year. Something has to be done. Absenteeism has increased, especially on Fridays and Mondays. The company is spending 25% of its payroll costs on workers’ compensation claims. Many of the claims are related to cumulative trauma disorders. You need to get rid of an employee in the warehouse who is reported to have AIDS.

Questions 1. How would you respond to each of the directives from the COO? What steps would you take to instill a culture of

safety in this warehouse? 2. Do you think a wellness program makes sense for this company? Provide support for your answer. 3. What do you think will be the biggest challenge in increasing safety and health at this facility? 4. How will you address the issue of the employee with AIDS? 5. Given the location in the Southwest and the company’s work in Mexico, many of the employees have English as their

second language. Do you anticipate that language will be an issue in creating and implementing a new safety program? If so, why and how will you address the issue? If not, why not?

6. How will you deal with employees who tell you that they have “always done it this way” when you try to improve safety procedures?

Criteria Ratings Pts

15.0 pts

Content 15.0 to >14.0 pts Excellent All questions answered and addressed. Answers indicate that symptoms were recognized. Actual causes of the overall problem were uncovered. Answers indicate that you identified major goals of the organizations, units, and/or individuals in the case. Answers indicate that longer-term performance problems and those requiring immediate attention have been recognized and considered. Identified appropriate alternative actions.

14.0 to >12.0 pts Above Expectations Most questions answered and addressed. Answers indicate that some symptoms were recognized. Some causes of the overall problem were uncovered. Answers indicate that you identified some major goals of the organizations, units, and/or individuals in the case. Answers indicate that some longer-term performance problems and those requiring immediate attention have been recognized and considered. Identified some appropriate alternative actions.

12.0 to >10.5 pts Meets Expectations Responds to most assignment requirements with originality. Displays a familiarity with the texts and topics being covered.

10.5 to >3.0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Responds to a few assignment requirements with some originality. Displays some familiarity with the texts and topics being covered.

3.0 to >0 pts Insufficient Fails to respond to most assignment requirements. Does not display a familiarity with the texts and topics being covered.

Criteria Ratings Pts

5.0 pts

5.0 pts

Length and Format

5.0 to >4.5 pts Excellent 1000 + words both cases or critical thinking questions are addressed. Answers all questions thoroughly and includes #s and answers for each individual question. Uses 12 pt font, double- spaced, 1" margins on all sides.

4.5 to >4.0 pts Above Expectations 750+ words both cases or critical thinking questions are addressed. Answers most questions and includes #s and answers for each individual question. Uses 12 pt font, double- spaced, 1" margins on all sides.

4.0 to >3.5 pts Meets Expectaitons 500 + words both cases or critical thinking questions are addressed. Answers most questions and includes #s and answers for most individual question. Uses 12 pt font, double- spaced, 1" margins on all sides.

3.5 to >1.0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 250 + words both cases or critical thinking questions & are addressed. Answers most questions. Uses 12 pt font, double- spaced, 1" margins on all sides.

1.0 to >0 pts Insufficient Less than 150 words and both cases or critical thinking questions are not addressed. Answers only a few questions. Does not use format as directed.

Citation 5.0 to >4.5 pts Excellent Includes more than one citation from either the material assigned, or outside material identified by the student. Properly cites reference materials used using the APA format.

4.5 to >4.0 pts Above Expectations Includes more than one citation from either the material assigned, or outside material identified by the student. No more than 1 minor error when citing reference materials used using the APA format.

4.0 to >3.5 pts Meets Expectaitons Includes only one citation from either the material assigned, or outside material identified by the student. No more than 2 minor errors when citing reference materials used using the APA format.

3.5 to >1.0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Includes only one citation from either the material assigned, or outside material identified by the student. No more than 3 minor errors when citing reference materials used using the APA format.

1.0 to >0 pts Insufficient Does not include any citations from either the material assigned, or outside material identified by the student. Multiple incorrect citations and/or reference list entries.

Total Points: 30.0

Criteria Ratings Pts

5.0 pts

Grammar and Spelling

5.0 to >4.5 pts Excellent Each post has been very thoroughly spellchecked and proofread. Almost no grammatical or spelling errors.

4.5 to >4.0 pts Above Expectations Each post has been thoroughly spellchecked and proofread. Very few grammatical or spelling errors.

4.0 to >3.5 pts Meets Expectaitons Each post has been spellchecked and proofread. Few grammatical or spelling errors.

3.5 to >1.0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations There are noticeable spelling and grammatical errors.

1.0 to >0 pts Insufficient There are several noticeable spelling and/or grammatical errors.