Question

1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using contingent workers.
2. Briefly discuss the use of hazardous material in computers and the potential risks, for manufacturing employees, suppliers, and users.
3. List the sequence of events that a potential whistleblower should consider before blowing the whistle on their employer?
4. A coworker complains that he is sick of seeing the company pollute the waters of a nearby stream by dumping runoff water into it from the manufacturing process. He plans to send an anonymous email to the EPA to inform the agency of the situation. What would you do?

Answer 1

Q Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using contingent workers

Ans Advantages

• The organization can upsize and downsize the workforce with ease and it suits where the demand is uncertain or is seasonal.
• Cost-effective - Savings on taxes, social security, medicare, etc.
• Resource pool becomes large and hence no lack of resources.
• Key resources can focus more on core competencies which regulates development.
• Increased efficiency and form a great part of the contingency plan to meet customer requirements on time.

Disadvantages

• Quality of work is a concern with contingent workers.
• Some costs are also incurred due to training.
• A workplace injury is a concern among contingent workers.
• They don't easily fit into company culture.

Q Briefly discuss the use of hazardous material in computers and the potential risks, for manufacturing employees, suppliers, and users

Ans Below are the hazardous material used in computers

• PVC - Polyvinylchloride (Covering copper wires)
• Mercury (Screen)
• Lead (Screen)
• Cadmium (Plating)
• Copper (Wires)
• Hydrogen peroxide or isopropyl alcohol (Cleaning purpose)

Below are the potential risks for manufacturing employees, suppliers & users

• Cleaning from hydrogen peroxide or isopropyl alcohol without proper safety kits leads to respiratory diseases
• Acids are also used to perform cleaning action and if used improperly can lead to lifelong lasting burns
• Suppliers involved in recycling Computers are impacted by the fumes of burning PVC which is very harmful to the lungs and can cause acute respiratory diseases.
• Mercury and lead if handled without care impact the nervous system of the person.
• Cadmium affects the bone structure and should be handled carefully in manufacturing plants.

Q List the sequence of events that a potential whistleblower should consider before blowing the whistle on their employer?

Ans Below is the sequence that a potential whistleblower should consider before blowing the whistle

• Understand the Whistleblower policy
• Know your legal rights
• make sure of confidentiality
• Make sure you have enough proof
• Make sure, you yourself have not broken any law in securing the proof
• Understand the top management team and the way to raise the concern.

Q A coworker complains that he is sick of seeing the company pollute the waters of a nearby stream by dumping runoff water into it from the manufacturing process. He plans to send an anonymous email to the EPA to inform the agency of the situation. What would you do?

Ans I would seek concrete proof and also would like to check whether his allegations are baseless or he himself is not having full knowledge of the situation.

If it is a genuine concern and the organization is violating the safety of the environment, I would support my coworker to send an anonymous email to EPA (Environmental protection agency)

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