An Employer Plans on Introducing an Employee Involvement Program Outside

question 42

Multiple Choice

An employer plans on introducing an employee involvement program outside of the collective agreement. Which of the following is correct:

• A) The employer must obtain the union's consent to any employee involvement program.
• B) Research has confirmed that all employee involvement programs increase productivity.
• C) Unions universally welcome employee involvement programs.
• D) Union participation may not be required; however, it is recommended by many observers.
• E) The knowledge gap means that an employee involvement program cannot be successful.

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Definitions:

Motivational Interviewing

Intervention for sufferers of substance use disorders to elicit and solidify individuals’ motivation and commitment to changing their substance use; rather than confronting the user, the motivational interviewer adopts an empathic interaction style, drawing out the user’s own statements of desire, ability, reasons, need, and, ultimately, commitment to change.

12-Step Program

A set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems.

Contingency Management Programs

Behavioral treatment methods that reward or punish individuals for adhering to or deviating from certain behaviors or objectives.

Reinforcements

In behavioral psychology, anything that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a response or behavior occurring again.