Sylvia Is a Member of a Team That Uses E-Mail

question 125

Multiple Choice

Sylvia is a member of a team that uses e-mail, instant messaging, and blogging to communicate. Although she sees members of her team on breaks and at lunch, Sylvia does not interact with them face-to-face in a professional setting. Sylvia's team can best be described as a:

• A) project team.
• B) global team.
• C) focus group.
• D) virtual team.
• E) self-directed team.

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Definitions:

Substantive Dimension

Refers to the focus on the content or substance of industrial relations, including wages, working conditions, and employment terms.

Union Democracy

Union democracy refers to the practice and principle of democratic governance within labor unions, where decisions are made through the voting and participation of its members.

Union Suppression

Tactics used by employers or governments to inhibit union formation, diminish the power of existing unions, or discourage union membership and activities.

Suppression Strategy

Tactics employed by employers to inhibit or disrupt the efforts of workers to organize or unionize, often through intimidating or discouraging actions.