In a Union Shop

question 193

Multiple Choice

In a union shop

• A) workers must join the union within a stipulated time period (usually 30, 60, or 90 days) in order to keep their jobs.
• B) workers must belong to the union before the company can hire them.
• C) workers who do not join the union must pay a union fee.
• D) workers are required to sign yellow-dog contracts.

Analyze internal factors affecting an organization's selection strategy and their implications.

Evaluate the legal and ethical considerations surrounding contingent assessments such as drug testing in the selection process.

Understand the various recruitment methods and their effectiveness.

Recognize the influence of organizational practices and policies on recruitment.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of production activity that quantifies the total hours machines are operated in the manufacturing process.

Direct Labor Cost

The wages or salaries directly attributable to the production of goods or services, excluding indirect costs such as supervision and maintenance.

Overhead Applied

Refers to the allocation of indirect costs to specific cost objects, such as products or services, based on a predetermined rate or basis.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in the manufacturing process, used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead to products.