_______ Are Third-Party Neutrals Hired by the Union and Management

question 38

Multiple Choice

_______ are third-party neutrals hired by the union and management officials to make a final and binding decision on a disputed issue.

• A) Mediators
• B) Arbitrators
• C) Retired union presidents
• D) all of these
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Status Quo

Status Quo refers to the existing state of affairs or conditions, particularly in a social, political, or organizational context, often resistant to change.

Kurt Lewin

A prominent psychologist known for his pioneering work in social, organizational, and applied psychology, including the development of force field analysis and change theory.

Force Field Analysis

A tool developed by Kurt Lewin, used to analyze the forces for and against a change, helping in the identification of factors that could be strengthened or reduced to support the achievement of a goal.

Force Field Model

A framework proposed by Kurt Lewin to analyze the factors (forces) that influence the change process, with forces aiding change termed as driving forces and those opposing as restraining forces.