'The Safety Memo'

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This paper analyzes a case study called "The Safety Memo" in which a man tries to report a number of safety problems in a company and is intimidated by a manager who claims that the worker is being disloyal for pointing out these problems. The study suggests ways for the employee to protect himself and the writer notes how wrong it is for the company not to do something about the manager in question. The writer also points out the real threat being posed to the company by the policies the manager is promoting.

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"The problem at the Cable Company is described in terms of Gordon Baldwin, but the problem is actually that of the Cable Company itself. The company may believe it is saving itself from an expense and that it is protecting itself from the actions of an employee fully aware of the safety issues involved, but in truth the company is setting itself up for major problems in the future, including lawsuits, government action, and labor trouble. This analysis assumes that the behavior of the General Manager, Gil, is known to the company and is part of an effort to discourage dissent and safety complaints from employees. The actions Gordon has taken were understood and encouraged by his immediate superiors, and he has done nothing except send a memo to make management aware of the potential for safety problems for the company."

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