Additional Case 14.1 You Are the HR Director at Catalina Manufacturing. the Firm

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Additional Case 14.1
You are the HR director at Catalina Manufacturing. The firm is considering random drug testing for employees at its California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas facilities. Management believes that the assembly of high explosive devices and a recent rash of drug-related accidents make drug testing imperative.
-Refer to Additional Case 14.1.To receive maximum support from employees,Catalina's HR department should most likely communicate the need for drug testing as a:

• A) management right.
• B) way to improve productivity.
• C) safety measure for all employees.
• D) tool for lowering health insurance costs.

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Definitions:

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Cost

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Direct Labor Cost

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