Chapter 7Expectations of Employers

Who is a more productive worker?

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.

Help me Help You

Labor Unions: An organization which is designed to negotiate fair labor practices for member employees.◦Standard Salary◦Benefits◦Time Off◦Injury Compensation

No STRIKING FOR 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

Elements of a good worker

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.

What does it all mean?

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.

Critical QuestionsThink about what you would do in each situation, as the employer or employee.Elaborate your answer where necessary.

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.

Rate yourselfHow should you go about negotiating your salary?

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?