D.comparison andcontrast
第三篇 The WorkersRole in Management
Traditionally,it has been the workers role to worker and managements role to manage.Managers have planned and directed the firms operation with little thoughtconsulting the labor force.Managers have rarely felt compelled to obtain theworkers opinions or to explain their decisions to their employees.At most,companies have provided suggestion boxes in which workers couldplace ideas for improving procedures.In recent years, however, many managementspecialists have been arguing that workers are more than sellers of labor-they havea vital stake in the company and many be able to make significant contributionsto its management.Furthermore, major company decisions profoundly affectworkers and their dependents.This is particularly true of plant closings,which may put thousands on the unemployment lines.Should workers, then, play astronger role in management?
Workersshould have a role in management.At the very least, the labor force should beinformed of major policy decisions.(A common complaint among rank-and-fileworkers is the lack of information about company policies and actions.) Between1980 and 1985 about five million workers were the victims of plant closings andpermanent layoffs, often with no warning. At least 90 days notice ought to begiven in such instances so that workers have time to adjust.Management shouldconsult workers before closing a plant, because the workers might be able tosuggest ways of improving productivity and reducing costs and might be willingto make concessions that will keep the plant operating.
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