Chara Was Hired for a Position That Required Her to Quickly

question 15

Multiple Choice

Chara was hired for a position that required her to quickly assemble parts on an assembly line. Unfortunately, Chara has consistently had problems keeping up with the pace of the other workers, and the line often gets backed- up at her station. The employer decided to demote Chara to a cleaning position where she will earn a lower wage. The union grieved the demotion, claiming that management did not show just cause, nor did they warn Chara that continued slowness would result in a demotion. What is the likely outcome of the grievance?

• A) The employer will lose because whether a demotion or discharge is disciplinary or non- disciplinary, the employee deserves to be given a warning.
• B) The employer will win because a demotion related to competence is non- disciplinary and not subject to review by an arbitrator.
• C) The employer will win because the employer has the right to make final decisions about hiring, firing, promotion, and demotion.
• D) The employer will lose because it should have shown just cause.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Zygotic Stage

The earliest developmental stage of an embryo, starting from fertilization until it becomes a blastocyst.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, which will then undergo cell division and grow into an embryo.

Chromosome

A molecule made of DNA and proteins carrying genetic information in the form of genes.