We have been very busy looking at existing policy and determining whether it adds value to BANKS. Our disciplinary policy is one that we are taking a close look at and intend to refine. For certain offenses, we employ a progressive discipline policy as do many other organizations. For example, when a company is trying to manage attendance, a disciplinary policy could begin with a verbal warning, then a written warning, then as many as ten steps of suspension and loss of pay (beginning on one day and rising to thirty days), before finally discharging an employee. One of the disciplinary policies that we are considering is one that works on demerit systems. Employees receive demerits for excess absences and warning notes as the demerits pile up but no suspension. When the demerits reach a preset, published number, the employee is discharged. While data is somewhat limited, companies shifting to this model believe that labor costs have dropped, whether through reduced overtime, reduced absences, or both. When considering what will be most appropriate, we need to consider not only our organizational goals and values but also the impact the policies will have on employees and managers as well as the ease of implementation and consistency of discipline. Given that we have a very diverse workforce, we need to understand how to best address our standard Assignment 1: Discussion—Employee Health And Safety: A Global Perspective BANKS Industries is currently operating in both the United States and China. As a US-based company, BANKS is accustomed to conforming to US law regarding employee health and safety. However, Chinese law is different and, in many cases, offers looser standards for employee protection. Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, respond to the following: - From a global perspective, should the company operate under the laws that are provided in each country of operation or should it adhere to the higher standard regardless of where it operates? Justify your answer.
- Is this a legal issue, an ethical issue, or both? Justify your answer.
- Cite at least one example of differences in health or safety standards that BANKS should consider as it moves forward. Explain why this standard should be considered.
By Saturday, January 23, 2016, post your response to the appropriate to the APA Style. Write your initial response in 300–500 words. include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Do the following when responding to your peers: - Read your peers’ answers.
- Provide substantive comments by
- contributing new, relevant information from course readings, Web sites, or other sources;
- building on the remarks or questions of others; or
- sharing practical examples of key concepts from your professional or personal experiences
- Respond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback to other students on their ideas.
- Make sure your writing
- is clear, concise, and organized;
- demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and
- displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Grading Criteria Assignment Components | Max Points | Initial response was: - Insightful, original, accurate, and timely.
- Substantive and demonstrated advanced understanding of concepts.
- Compiled/synthesized theories and concepts drawn from a variety of sources to support statements and conclusions.
| 16 | Discussion Response and Participation: - Responded to a minimum of two peers in a timely manner.
- Offered points of view supported by research.
- Asked challenging questions that promoted discussion.
- Drew relationships between one or more points in the discussion.
| 16 | Writing: - Wrote in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner.
- Responses were error free.
- Information from sources, where applicable, was paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited.
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