Timothy Jenkins Had Been Working for Six Years at Hartford

question 23

Multiple Choice

Timothy Jenkins had been working for six years at Hartford Mills, a company that takes a strong stand against unionization. Though Timothy's designation was that of a production supervisor, as the company grew, he also took on additional duties like keeping a check on employee safety, ensuring that legal measures are followed, and implementing programs for labor welfare that the company planned. Many believed that Timothy was doing a great job for the company, and so it came as a surprise when Timothy was rumored to face severe disciplinary action, as he was encouraging the workers to join a union. However, he was let off with a mere warning. Timothy argued that he was only doing his job-a job in which he had responsibility for improving the welfare of employees. Which of the following, if true, would help Hartford Mills avoid such situations in the future?

• A) ensuring the provision of a retaliatory policy for employees who go against the company
• B) holding town hall meetings to explain to employees why Timothy was suspected
• C) enlisting the support of popular employees like Timothy to discharge the employee welfare duties
• D) engaging in collective bargaining as it is the only way to motivate employees to work efficiently
• E) specifying the permissible and prohibited aspects of an employee's formal role in the organization

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