Benoit Goes to Pick Up a Shipment from a Supplier

question 146

Multiple Choice

Benoit goes to pick up a shipment from a supplier, but when he arrives, he finds the unionized employees who work there are on strike. Benoit is unsure about whether he can, or should, cross the picket line. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Benoit has no legal obligation to honour the picket line.
• B) Benoit is prohibited from doing business with an employer involved in a strike.
• C) Benoit is free to continue doing business with the employer, but the employer will face serious fines for continuing to operate during a strike.
• D) Benoit has the legal right to cross the picket line, but if he is injured by those on strike, he will have no recourse against them.
• E) Benoit must cross the picket line, otherwise the supplier can sue him under the Canada Labour Code.

Identify and understand different forms of nonverbal communication and their significance.

Understand the process and importance of active listening in communication.

Comprehend the role and effects of self-disclosure in group dynamics and communication.

Recognize the factors that interfere with the effectiveness of communication, including both physiological and sociopsychological elements.

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Definitions:

Paying Suppliers

The process of settling financial transactions with suppliers by transferring payment for goods or services received.

Inventory Period

The duration of time it takes for a company to sell its inventory and convert it into sales, often measured in days or months.

Slow-selling Merchandise

Items in inventory that move or sell at a slower pace than anticipated, often leading to excess stock and markdowns.

Cash Cycle

Refers to the amount of time it takes for a company to convert its investments in inventory and other resources into cash flows from sales.