A Union Is Preparing to Negotiate the Renewal of a Collective

question 55

Multiple Choice

A union is preparing to negotiate the renewal of a collective agreement. Which of the following is the least likely to be a factor affecting the demands made by the union:

• A) input received from bargaining unit members
• B) arbitration decisions interpreting the collective agreement
• C) input from the national or international union
• D) the business plans of the employer
• E) economic forecasts

Recognize the role of technology, including internet/intranet systems, in the operation of virtual teams.

Appreciate the impact of time, distance, culture, and native language on the functionality of global teams.

Understand the concept of team effectiveness and the influence of contextual factors such as technology, management practices, and organizational rewards.

Discuss the significance of superordinate goals and the dynamics of cooperation and competition among teams.

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Definitions:

Coke

A carbonaceous solid derived from coal through the process of carbonization, used primarily as a fuel and in the production of steel.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to purchase at a given price level in a given time period.

Demand

The desire to purchase goods and services backed by the ability and willingness to pay at a given price.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a product and the quantity of the product demanded at those prices.