Which of the Following Is not True About Working Conditions

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about working conditions in 1920s America?

• A) Business-friendly courts had overturned federal child-labor restrictions and abusive forms of child labor persisted, particularly in the South.
• B) Union membership declined from 4 million to 2.5 million at the end of the decade.
• C) Union organizers used a blacklist to intimidate other workers into joining the union.
• D) Working conditions in steel mills and coal mines remained atrocious.
• E) Factory workers now routinely faced monotonous and alienating work on the assembly line.

Explain the commons dilemma and how communication affects group behavior.

Identify factors that influence group decision-making, including the presence of a strong, directive leader and self-censorship.

Understand the impact of diverse opinions and independent thinking on group effectiveness ("wisdom of crowds").

Recognize behavioral contagion in groups, exemplified by the "bad apple" effect.

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Definitions:

Talent Pool

A group of skilled individuals from which organizations can draw when filling vacant positions.

Inbreeding

In a business context, the practice of hiring or promoting from within the organization, potentially limiting diversity and external ideas.

Cost-Per-Hire

The total expense incurred by an organization to recruit and onboard a new employee, including advertising, interviewing, and training costs.

Employee Morale

The overall outlook, attitude, satisfaction, and confidence that employees feel at work.