It would also cause economic losses to the country, therefore, reducing the accident rate could potentially save the country billions every year (Hayes et al, 1998). It is important for companies to create safe workplaces to build workers' positive perceptions of workplace safety (Hayes et al, 1998). According to research, accidents tend to occur less if employees perceive their jobs as safe; and a higher accident rate otherwise (Harrell, 1990). Since KI has decentralized the management process, it may not have a clear view of the working environment and workers' conditions across subsidiaries. KI may also not know workers' perceptions of workplace safety. It is essential that KI management first conduct a series of measurements on workers' perception of workplace safety and incorporate the new provisions on workplace safety into the company code. To do this, management may need to understand how workers feel and think based on the results. Furthermore, KI could require compliance and commitment from its subcontractors to the new workplace safety practice, which would benefit both multinationals and
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