Hyper-Tech Enterprises Manufactures Mechanical Parts Used in Air Conditioning and Heating

question 76

Multiple Choice

Hyper-Tech Enterprises manufactures mechanical parts used in air conditioning and heating units. The company employs over 300 workers at its Alabama facility. None of the Hyper-Tech employees belong to a union; however, management believes that unionization is in the near future. A representative of a local union has recently visited Hyper-Tech in an attempt to solicit members and have them sign authorization cards. Enough eligible employees have signed authorization cards to petition the NLRB for an election. Hyper-Tech's top executives are considering fighting the unionization efforts. Which of the following, if true, supports the argument by the NLRB that Hyper-Tech has conducted unfair labor practices?

• A)Hyper-Tech managers prohibited union representatives from soliciting employees who were on duty.
• B)Hyper-Tech managers intervened when pro-union employees solicited other employees while both were on duty.
• C)Hyper-Tech managers barred nonemployee union representatives from entering the firm's building.
• D)Hyper-Tech managers prohibited distribution of union literature in the company cafeteria.

Recognize the importance and components of SWOT analysis in HR planning.

Identify the critical role of strategic human resource management (SHRM) in aligning HR practices with overall business strategy.

Comprehend the use and significance of HR metrics and dashboards in effective HR management.

Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative approaches to demand forecasting in HR.

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Definitions:

Building Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a building over its useful life to account for the decrease in its value over time.

Square Feet

A measurement unit for area, commonly used in real estate, equal to the area of a square with sides of one foot.

Indirect Expense

refers to expenses that are not directly associated with the production of goods or services, such as utility costs, rent, and administration salaries.

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold, representing the basic profitability of a company's products or services.