In DirecTV V

question 13

Multiple Choice

In DirecTV v. NLRB , 26 service technicians were fired after appearing on a television news show to complain about their employer's instructions about how to persuade customers to install phone connections for their satellite television service, and the charge-backs to employees' pay if they did not procure such connections. Phone connections were not necessary for the service to work, but the company earned more money if phone connections were installed. Regarding the terminations, the court ruled:

• A)for the employer, since it is not a protected concerted activity for an employee to make disparaging remarks to 3rd parties, since it shows disloyalty
• B)for the employer, because its business policies were within its discretion
• C)for the employees, because they did not speak disparagingly about their employer
• D)for the employees, because they although they spoke disparagingly about their employer, it was substantially truthful, and concerned an ongoing labor dispute

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Definitions:

Senior Management

The highest level of management within an organization, responsible for strategic decision-making and overall leadership.

Interactional Justice

The interpersonal treatment employees receive during the implementation of the downsizing decision.

Downsizing Decision

The process undertaken by a company to reduce its workforce to improve efficiency or reduce costs.

Interpersonal Treatment

The behavior and manner in which individuals interact with one another within an organization.