RE: DOE Cites Argonne LabSubcontractor for Nuclear Safety Violati

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

> On my previous post, I suggested that regulators consider issuing a Notice
> of Praise (or whatever they want to call it). 

This may be a good idea, but I'll present a "negative" view, for 
dialogue sake.

(1) At FPL there was a suggestion program. The idea was to involve 
all employees in the TQM process, and to reward those with the best 
suggestions compensation incentives. While this is a good idea, a 
contrary position could be made as follows ...

(2) Employees are expected to do what is best for the organization. 
The organization provides compensation for the work performed, with 
appropriate benefits such as 401K, retirement, sick time allowance, 
holidays, etc.....

(3) In my opinion, it is incumbent upon all employees to suggest ways 
to improve their job and over-all productivity by discussing with 
their supervision. This should be done periodically, and at minimum, 
during the annual appraisal process. In other words, the suggestions 
should be discussed, and the need for compensation in providing the 
suggestions, is unnecessary, and contrary to a good working 
relationship. The implication is I'll do only so much, and no more, 
unless you provide me with more benefits.

(4) It is even more important for management to assess ways to 
improve their work environment and productivity. Isn't that what they 
are paid to do in the first place?

(5) The best incentive for an employee to want to work harder is for 
their management to respect and acknowledge their work ethics. It has 
been demonstrated that $$ is not the prime motivator of an employee, 
but continual recognition by their peers and management.

So, in conclusion, I don't think there needs to be praise for any 
organization for doing what they should be doing. In this case, 
stopping theft is an obvious. The building manager was doing his job. 
If he didn't, and knew that there was theft, the alternative should 
have been termination.

Just some idle thoughts on this Thursday (my Friday).

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