Ben, Tom, Ron, and Harry Are Managers Working at Eva

question 14

Multiple Choice

Ben, Tom, Ron, and Harry are managers working at Eva Pure, a bottled water manufacturing company. They each supervise groups of employees who are very different from each other. From a readiness point of view, it can be said that Ben's group is able but unwilling, Tom's unit is both able and willing, Ron's is neither able nor willing, and Harry's is not able but highly willing to take on the responsibilities. Which of the following leadership behaviors should Harry adopt to deal with his group's readiness?

• A) Delegating
• B) Telling
• C) Selling
• D) Participating
• E) Negotiating

Identify the key responsibilities of unions and their officers under the Landrum-Griffin Act.

Know the requirements for petitioning the NLRB for a representation election.

Understand the arguments surrounding card checking in the union certification process.

Recognize bargaining strategies and outcomes during union-management negotiations.

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Definitions:

Retreat

The act of withdrawing or moving back, often used in the context of strategic withdrawals in military operations or as a means of finding peace and quiet.

Self-Monitoring

The practice of attentively observing one's own behavior and responses in various situations to adjust them in order to achieve desired outcomes.

Low

Refers to a position, level, or figure that is less than average or normal; often associated with quantity, quality, or degree.

Nonreactive

Describes a substance or material that does not chemically react under a set of given conditions.