An employee reports a damaged machine guard. The supervisor says:
You can write the report, but remember that bonuses depend on this department avoiding safety incidents.
Answer the following:
- What message is the supervisor sending?
- Could this statement discourage reporting?
- What should the employer do after learning about the statement?
- How could the bonus program be redesigned so it rewards safety without suppressing reports?
Post your response and reply constructively to one other student.