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Chapter 7. Expectations of Employers. Productivity- The output of a worker. Shift A : Turns out 25 travel trailers per shift-Might have 1 defect per 200 trailers made. Shift B: Turns out 23 travel trailers per shift-Might have 1 defect per 250 trailers made.
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Chapter 7 Expectations of Employers
Productivity- The output of a worker. • Shift A: Turns out 25 travel trailers per shift-Might have 1 defect per 200 trailers made. • Shift B: Turns out 23 travel trailers per shift-Might have 1 defect per 250 trailers made. • Shift C: Turns out 20 travel trailers per shift- Might have 1 defect per 350 trailers made. Who is a more productive worker?
Labor Unions: An organization which is designed to negotiate fair labor practices for member employees. • Standard Salary • Benefits • Time Off • Injury Compensation Help me Help You
Right-to-work: (Florida) An employee doesn’t have to join a labor union in order to work a specific job. • Bus drivers • Teachers • Auto Workers • Miners • Electricians • Plumbers No STRIKING FOR YOU!
Punctuality: Being on time. • Cooperation: Working well with others. • Pride: A feeling of satisfaction with what you or a group has accomplished. • Productivity: The output of a worker, how much they can accomplish in a given amount of time. Elements of a good worker
Performance Evaluation: The process of assessing how well an employee did their job. • Can help lead to a raise. • Can help lead to a promotion. • Can determine if you need more training on your particular job. • Can determine if you aren’t helping the company with its goals. What does it all mean?
Critical Questions • Assume you are an employer, explain how you would handle each situation: • A) A worker calls in sick, but during lunch you see this worker out and about, what do you do. • B) An employee makes long-distance phone calls on a company phone, during company time. • C) A worker constantly criticizes the company to their co-workers. Think about what you would do in each situation, as the employer or employee. Elaborate your answer where necessary.
Rate yourself • As an employee would you rather receive: • A.) A guaranteed 4% annual raise • B.) Possible raise of up to1%- 8%, based on your annual evaluation. • Why? How should you go about negotiating your salary?