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Case 1 Rambo gets violent

The facts of the case are simple: A dispute in the workshop at an auto parts manufacturing plant in Hamilton, Iowa, ended when one worker killed another. At 2:00 p.m. Police responded to a report about a fight that broke out between two employees. When members of the Hamilton Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit arrived, they found Mark Lomas seriously injured. Lomas, 30, died three hours later at the Good Samaritan Memorial Hospital. The other employee, Thomas Waycross, was charged with second degree murder. During the incident investigation, employees noted that Lomas and Waycross often "fought" when they had to work together. One employee commented that Waycross liked to "act tough." Another employee said that Waycross had a "Rambo" type personality. It was well known that management had told employees that they must "learn to get along" or quit.

When asked about the incident, Kathy

Calder, a police spokesman, commented: "Employers must be vigilant to watch for signs of potential violence at work." Nancy Lomas, Mark's wife, has filed a negligence lawsuit against the company.

1. An introduction where the case is summarized and the security problems that arise are identified.

2. What are some indicators of violence that an employee can show?

3. What are some administrative actions that can be taken to help prevent workplace violence?

4. How can employees protect themselves against violence at work?

5. A conclusion arguing about the importance of assigning responsibilities.