QUESTION Ratification means that the union and management now have a negotiated labor-management contract that both sides have signed. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: FALSE Explanation: After labor and management have been collective bargaining and have reached some agreement, union representatives take the collective bargaining results back to be […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT one of the four steps to organizing a union? A) persuading workers to sign authorization cards B) getting management’s approval C) forming a bargaining unit D) electing a union E) getting certified ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) Management does not need to approve the organization of a […]
QUESTION Elizabeth does not live in a right-to-work state. She chose not to join the union at the school where she works. She thinks she should not have to pay dues to a union she does not belong to; however, because of negotiations that happened between the union and the school board, Elizabeth received a […]
QUESTION When the National Labor Relations Board receives a petition, it holds a hearing to decide the particular union that will represent that group of employees making the petition. What is it deciding on? A) the bargaining unit B) the shop steward C) the chief shop steward D) the grievance committee E) the mediator […]
QUESTION Which of the following statements, if true, supports the vice president’s argument? A) Ocean Spray would get an immediate court injunction against Cranberry Bog because the name is a clear copyright infringement on “Craisins.” B) It is a catchy name that hints at the unique flavors being introduced. C) Some consumers might not tie […]
QUESTION The two sides reach an impasse, with the union demanding more expensive safety measures than management feels are necessary. If the two sides opt for arbitration as the next step, which of the following should both sides take care to do? A) Gain popular support for their position through carefully chosen media exposure. B) […]
QUESTION Which of the following, if true, weakens the argument for developing organic beauty products? A) Few companies have obtained patents for their organic product innovations. B) Competitors in this segment are quick to copy any new product innovation and mimic product design. C) Organic offerings have a shorter shelf-life compared to synthetic products. D) […]
QUESTION iStore has been criticized for offering higher discounts to DataCorp, a major computer manufacturer. Which of the following is the most effective defense in this scenario? A) Other companies offer similar discounts to DataCorp. B) iStore’s costs are lower on such sales because of higher volumes. C) iStore has always offered lower rates to […]
QUESTION Which response to the current business environment is considered legal? A) iStore discriminates in its pricing because it manufactures different qualities of headphones for different computer manufacturers. B) iStore requires dealers to charge a specified retail price for its products. C) iStore raises memory card prices and then announces a huge discount. D) iStore […]
QUESTION Which of the following principles most justifies All American Burger’s position? A) When a food product is unhealthy, consumers should not assume that it is safe to consume it in moderation. B) A company is not responsible for behavior that it does not actively encourage. C) A company is responsible only for the reasonable […]
