A Modem Factory Owned by 3Com in Morton Grove,Illinois,has 1,200

question 41

Multiple Choice

A modem factory owned by 3Com in Morton Grove,Illinois,has 1,200 workers who speak 20 different languages.What does this factory illustrate?

• A) acculturation
• B) diversity
• C) affirmative action
• D) cultural organization

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Definitions:

Union Membership

The state of being a part of an organized association of workers created to protect and further their rights and interests.

Shirking

The behavior of employees who avoid or reduce work effort, underperforming in their job responsibilities, often when unsupervised or inadequately monitored.

Unionization Rate

The percentage of a particular population of workers that belongs to labor unions; alternatively, the percentage of a population of workers that is represented by one union or another in collective bargaining.

Food Workers

Individuals engaged in occupations related to the preparation, distribution, and serving of food, often in the hospitality and retail sectors.