As the Director of HR at a Unionized Midwestern Precision

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Essay

As the Director of HR at a unionized Midwestern precision auto parts manufacturing plant, you have been asked by the new CEO to examine the current mass production process and make suggestions for improving efficiency and accuracy of the products. The CEO is open to any an all suggestions that you might have for doing this and has indicated that she is a strong believer in employee participation. You have determined that there is a great deal of untapped potential in the knowledge, skills, and abilities of your current workforce and would like to generate greater employee participation and involvement in the company as a way to utilize this talent. Discuss the various types of employee involvement programs and make a decision as to which you will recommend to the CEO.

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