Working in HR often requires considerable autonomy. In smaller companies, there may not be an HR department at all to assist supervisors.

a. Describe a time when you had to make an important decision and no one was around to ask for advice on how to handle the issue. How did you handle it and what, if anything, would you do differently next time?

b. What are the typical safety concerns in an office environment?

c. What steps would you take to minimize accidents and sick leaves in an office environment?

d. Using the Organizational Culture Model, explain why it is often easier to implement safety protocols than it is to change day-­to-day work habits.