When the Employees of a Large Maintenance and Building Repair

question 170

Multiple Choice

When the employees of a large maintenance and building repair company tried to organize a union, the company fired several of the most active organizers, began holding one-on-one meetings to interrogate employees about their intentions, and sent each employee a letter with veiled threats about what would happen if they joined the union. This employer is utilizing:

• A) Theory X management tactics.
• B) Adversarial HR management.
• C) Union substitution tactics.
• D) Union suppression tactics.

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Definitions:

Attrition

The gradual reduction in workforce numbers due to employees leaving naturally through resignation, retirement, or death, without intending to directly replace them.

Early Retirement

The act of leaving one's job or career before the traditional retirement age, often incentivized by employers or chosen for personal or health reasons.

Layoffs

The act of terminating employees, often due to economic downturns, organizational restructuring, or cost-cutting measures.

Legal Rights

Entitlements granted to individuals or entities under the law, ensuring protection, fairness, and equality.