The Decision to Exclude Supervisors Under the NLRA Is Controversial

question 97

Multiple Choice

The decision to exclude supervisors under the NLRA is controversial because:

• A) Supervisors' interests are too closely aligned with those of other employees and this would make a union too powerful.
• B) Supervisors are routinely treated poorly when compared to other employees and need more, not less, protection.
• C) The NLRB does not define who qualifies as a "supervisor".
• D) Companies may intentionally give employees just enough responsibility to qualify them as supervisors so they will not have NLRA protection.

Illustrate how sociological research can address real-world problems, demonstrating its validity as a scientific discipline.

Describe the process of forming a research question and developing a hypothesis.

Understand the importance of sampling and generalization in sociological research and how they affect research outcomes.

Recognize the importance and the challenges of achieving reliability and validity in sociological studies.

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Definitions:

Income-Distribution Data

Information and statistics that detail how income is spread across different groups or individuals within a society.

In-Kind Transfer Payments

Non-cash payments made to individuals or entities, often in the form of goods or services, rather than cash.

Wages And Salaries

Fixed regular payments made by employers to employees for their labor or services, typically paid on a monthly or hourly basis.

Lorenz Curves

A graphical representation used to illustrate the distribution of income or wealth within a society.