The Findings of a Recent Company Survey at Rader Industries

question 102

Multiple Choice

The findings of a recent company survey at Rader Industries showed that employees are experiencing high levels of work stress. To offset this, a manager suggests instituting a leave policy whereby employees must go on a mandatory vacation for seven days in the year.
-Under which of the following conditions, if true, would the manager's suggestion least likely be accepted?

• A) The company conducts one-day offsite events on an annual basis to allow employees some time to unwind.
• B) The skills required by the company are highly specialized, and hence the company is short-staffed.
• C) The employees, though experiencing high levels of stress, also report high levels of job engagement.
• D) The company's employees have reported high stress levels for more than three years in a row.
• E) The company's leading competitor was recently voted as one of the best places to work due to its focus on employee well-being.

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Definitions:

Cartels

Organizations or associations formed by businesses in the same industry to regulate production, fix prices, or otherwise control and limit competition.

OPEC

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, an intergovernmental organization focused on coordinating and unifying petroleum policies among its member countries to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers.

Cartel

An agreement among competing firms to control prices or exclude entry of a new competitor in a market, often to maximize their collective profits.

Group Size

Refers to the number of individuals forming a group or team, often influencing dynamics and outcomes in organizational or social settings.