Several Members of Vonnie's Team Feel Frustrated

question 118

Multiple Choice

Several members of Vonnie's team feel frustrated. They had forwarded many viable concepts to management for work process improvements. A few of the concepts were implemented, but most were not, and the team was not told why. Most members have quit trying to come up with innovative ideas. The team seems to have failed due to

• A)lack of interpersonal skills training.
• B)too much responsibility.
• C)lack of empowerment.
• D)employee discrimination.
• E)lack of procedural justice.

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Definitions:

Authorization Cards

Authorization cards are signed by employees to indicate their desire for a labor union to represent them; these cards can trigger a formal representation election if a sufficient percentage of workers sign.

NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board, a U.S. government agency that enforces US labor law in relation to collective bargaining and unfair labor practices.

Petition

A formal written request, typically signed by multiple individuals, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.

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