In Many Instances Unions Have Won the Right to Represent

question 20

Multiple Choice

In many instances unions have won the right to represent employees because of:

• A) A pro-union stance by the National Labor Relations Board.
• B) Management indifference to complaints and a general lack of credibility with employees.
• C) Employees' detailed knowledge of the organization's relative financial health.
• D) None of the foregoing.

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Definitions:

Divisional Segment Margin

A measure of the profitability of a specific division or segment within a company, usually calculated as the division's earnings before interest and taxes divided by its revenues.

Net Operating Income

A company's revenue minus its operating expenses, not including taxes and interest charges.

Common Fixed Expense

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales within a certain range, and are shared across multiple departments or products.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead - in the cost of goods sold.