7. What
communications about the situation and the need for
change/improvement have taken place so far within the
organization?
8. Which
departments or areas will be involved?
9. How many
employees/supervisors work in each department or
area?
10. How many
employees/supervisors work on each shift?
11. Which
schedules are people in the affected areas
working?
(e.g.,
Dept 1: 7-day operation, 12 hour rotating shifts; Dept 2: 5 day
operation, 8-hour fixed shifts, etc.)
12. In what
improvement activities (total quality management, continuous
improvement, etc.) is your organization currently involved?
Have these been successful at meeting their intended
objectives?
13. Are there other
activities in progress or anticipated that will require major
changes in staffing, organization or other
systems/processes?
14. What major
changes, if any, has the organization faced in recent years?
Were these changes successful from both business and employee
standpoints?
15. Are there any
external forces impacting the business which could affect the
way plant operations are managed (e.g., needing to add or
reduce production or shifts to meet
demand)?
16. Describe the
relationship between management and employees.
17. If available,
please fax us a copy or your organization chart
(916-797-2268).
18. Type
of Business/Products Manufactured
19. Any other
information that will be help us to better understand your
organization would be appreciated.