The Threat of a Strike

question 2

Multiple Choice

The threat of a strike

• A)can serve as an incentive for labor and management to reach an agreement
• B)destroys incentives for labor and management to reach an agreement
• C)is usually not taken seriously because employers know the workers will suffer during a strike
• D)is not taken seriously unless management expects to suffer
• E)is not taken seriously if public safety is at risk

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Definitions:

Organizational Politics

The process and behavior in human interactions involving power and authority, used to gain advantage within an organization.

Power

The ability or capacity to influence or control the behavior of others, often backed by authority or force.

Potential

The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or coming into being.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of individuals or groups in response to external or internal stimuli.