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 […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
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 […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Benefits and supplemental pay accounted for 50 percent of compensation costs for civilian workers as of June 2011. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: FALSE Explanation: Benefits and supplemental pay accounted for 30 percent of compensation costs for civilian workers as of June 2011.
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following steps in collective bargaining is correctly matched with its descriptor? A) preparing: the union membership approves or disapproves the deal B) meeting and negotiating: the beginning of a new relationship C) reaching an agreement: both sides strike a deal D) voting and ratification: getting ready for negotiations E) signing the […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
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) […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
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) […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
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 […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
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 […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
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 […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following principles most justifies the criticism of All American Burger for offering the Cardiac Burger? A) Parents have the responsibility for making decisions regarding their children’s diet. B) A company has a duty to provide the nutritional information required by governmental regulations. C) Customers are responsible for the foreseeable consequences of […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
