It May Be That Unions Increase Worker Productivity by

question 4

Multiple Choice

It may be that unions increase worker productivity by

• A)minimizing conflicts, resolving differences, and reducing job turnover
• B)using seniority rules to keep the most experienced workers employed
• C)increasing job turnover so that the least experienced workers quit
• D)allowing workers to goof off, which improves morale
• E)increasing the number of workers required to perform each task

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Definitions:

Social Dominance Theory

A theory that suggests societies are structured in hierarchical groupings, and biases and inequality stem from this social stratification.

Social Hierarchy

The ranking or grading of individuals and groups in any given society, often based on factors like power, wealth, or social status.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.

Power Distance

The extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.