Bob Has Heard Rumors That His Employer Will Be Merging

question 92

Multiple Choice

Bob has heard rumors that his employer will be merging with another firm and many employees may lose their jobs, and he wants to be prepared in case he loses his job. If he begins to save more in response to this rumor, it is a ________ reason for saving.

• A)life-cycle
• B)public
• C)private
• D)precautionary

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Definitions:

Bargaining Process

The negotiation between parties, such as unions and employers, to reach agreement on terms of employment.

Good Faith

The honest intent to act without taking an unfair advantage over another party, often required in contractual agreements.

Collective Agreement

A written contract negotiated through collective bargaining for labor between an employer and a union representing the employees.

Legal Bargaining Agent

A representative, often a union, designated to negotiate employment terms on behalf of a group of employees.