A Disadvantage of ________ Departmentalization Is Poor Communication Across the Different

question 19

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of ________ departmentalization is poor communication across the different groups.

• A) geographic
• B) functional
• C) process
• D) customer

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Definitions:

Union Representation

The act of a labor union serving as an intermediary between its members and the employer, negotiating contracts and addressing grievances.

Authorization Card

A document signed by an employee to indicate their wish to be represented by a labor union in collective bargaining with their employer.

Bargaining Rights

The legally protected ability of workers to negotiate employment terms, including wages and working conditions, collectively through representatives or unions.

Voluntary Recognition

The process by which an employer acknowledges a labor union as the official bargaining representative for its employees without requiring a formal election.