How Do Professionals Generally Derive Power in the Workplace

question 66

Multiple Choice

How do professionals generally derive power in the workplace?

• A)from being owners and making the "big decisions"
• B)by being productive and working longer hours than others
• C)by possessing credentials and highly specialized skills needed in the workplace
• D)by controlling the purse strings of the company for which they work

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Definitions:

Interest Arbitrator

An impartial third party who resolves disputes between labor unions and employers by making binding decisions.

Grievance Disputes

Conflicts arising from alleged violations of workplace agreements or contracts, often resolved through negotiated procedures.

Strike Rights

The legal rights granted to workers to cease work in order to protest against working conditions, policies, or other labor disputes without fear of retaliation.

Binding Arbitration Clause

A contractual agreement to submit disputes to an impartial third party for a decision that is final and enforceable, often used in labor agreements.