In Unionized Settings, Supervisors Should Avoid Making Individual Exceptions to Resolve

question 18

Multiple Choice

In unionized settings, supervisors should avoid making individual exceptions to resolve a complaint or grievance since:

• A) Making an exception would make the decision nonbinding, and the supervisor may change it at any time.
• B) Supervisors should follow existing rules since only the labor union has the authority to make exceptions to the rules.
• C) This would imply to employees that all company policies, rules, and/or the labor agreement can be disregarded.
• D) This may set a precedent that could be used in future interpretations or negotiations of the labor agreement.

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