MegaChemicals, Inc

question 92

Multiple Choice

MegaChemicals, Inc., has reached a bargaining impasse with its chemical workers union. Because of a serious fear of sabotage, the management of MegaChemicals has decided to close down operations until the bargaining impasse is settled. This action is called a(n) _____.

• A) unfair labor practice
• B) work slowdown
• C) management boycott
• D) lockout
• E) reverse strike

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