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Read and analyze the following case study Rambo gets violent
The facts are simple: a shop dispute 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 that a fight broke out between two employees. When members of the Hamilton Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit arrived, they found Marcos Lomas, critically injured. Lomas, 30, died three hours later at Good Samaritan Memorial Hospital. The other employee, Thomas Waycorss, was charged with second-degree murder.
During the investigation of the incident, employees noted that Lomas and Waycross often "fought" when they were supposed to work together. An employee commented that Waycross 'liked to act tough'. Another employee said 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, police spokeswoman Kathy Calder commented: "Employees need to be vigilant when watching for signs of potential workplace violence." Nancy Lomas, Mark's wife, has filed a negligence lawsuit against the company.
Question 1: What are some of the indicators of violence that an employee may display?
Question 2: What are some of the administrative actions that can be taken to help prevent violence in the workplace?
Question 3: How can employees protect themselves against workplace violence?
Question 4: Mention what is the law that prohibits violence in the workplace and what are the responsibilities of the employer.