Which of the following reactions by management would NOT be appropriat

QUESTION

Which of the following reactions by management would NOT be appropriate under current laws governing the formation of a bargaining unit?

A) Hire a labor relations consultant who would organize a quick rebuttal to the union’s efforts.
B) Announce that since Texas is a right-to-work state, all employees would be prohibited from joining a union.
C) Survey the most frequent areas of complaint among workers and address them in a visible campaign.
D) Point out to employees the costs and potential risks of unionization.
E) Develop and promote a management philosophy that has respect for individuals as one of its key principles.

ANSWER

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 outlawed contracts imposed by employers requiring employees not to join a union. So Choice B is correct: Florabunda cannot, in effect, ban all union activity, even in a right-to-work state like Texas. Most experts advise firms to develop workplaces in which unions cannot build on festering discontent, so Choice C (addressing complaints) and Choice E (stressing respect for workers) would both create atmospheres where unions would not be felt to be necessary. If the unionization idea began to circulate, Choice A (hiring a consultant experienced in addressing human resources issues) would be a logical move, and Choice D (publicizing the disadvantages of unions) might be one tactic such a consultant would recommend.