EP PRIN.OF OPERATIONS MGMT.-MYOMLAB
EP PRIN.OF OPERATIONS MGMT.-MYOMLAB
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Author: HEIZER
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Chapter 15, Problem 1ED
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Scheduling people to work in second and third shifts is a problem in a firm that operates 24-hours a day. People would face various health issues if there is a frequent change in work and sleep cycles. Person X is the manager of the firm who changes the shift of the people every week. If a person work in a first shift for the first week (7 A.M. to 3 P.M.), he will be working in second shift (3 P.M. to 11 P.M) for the second week and third shift (11 P.M. to 7 A.M ) for the third week, which is not a good idea.

To determine: The ethical position of Person X and his action in scheduling.

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Determine the ethical position of Person X and his action in scheduling:

Rotational shift is difficult in a 24-hour company. The shorter the rotation, the worst the cycle would be for the employees. The combination of rotational and repeated schedule would be reasonable and intelligent for the company that operates 24 hours per day. If the manager educates the employee with his best, there would no ethical problem. Short-term rotation would result in ethical problems. Hence, the manager should avoid short-term rotation that would affect the health condition of the employees.

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