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 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.
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 […]
QUESTION In 1997, union leaders at American Airlines ordered a walkout that would have stranded 40,000 passengers. Union pilots were in a dispute over the company allowing nonunion pilots to take over some flights. Then-president Bill Clinton’s action of sending the pilots back to work for a 60-day cooling-off period was illegal. Indicate whether the […]
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 […]
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 […]
QUESTION Which of the following is the point at issue between Chin and Weinstock? A) Would the organization save money by requiring Legal Division managers to supervise more employees? B) Does a Legal Division manager need to keep current on any issues other than contracts, property issues, litigation, and taxation? C) Do lawyers tend to […]
