Workers in the Nation of Brotherton Expect Managers to Forcefully

question 151

Multiple Choice

Workers in the nation of Brotherton expect managers to forcefully tell employees what to do, how to do it, and when. On the other hand, American employees prefer to take part in workplace decision making. This ________ difference between Brotherton workers and American workers represents a management challenge for firms trading in the global market.

• A) geo-political
• B) economic
• C) sociocultural
• D) regulatory

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Definitions:

Landrum-Griffin Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1959, officially known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, aimed at regulating labor unions and protecting union members' rights.

Financial Reports

Documents that provide an overview of a business's financial condition, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Authorization Cards

Cards signed by employees to indicate their wish to be represented by a union for the purposes of collective bargaining.

Bargaining Unit

A group of employees with a clear and identifiable community of interests who are represented by a single labor union for purposes of collective bargaining.