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Sam Has Worked for the Company for 30 Years and Is

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Sam has worked for the company for 30 years and is very good, although slow at his job of putting together reports on the department's performance. Recently, Susan, his new manager, talked with him about adopting a new software program that would make his job easier and quicker to accomplish, and allow him to take on additional responsibilities. Sam doesn't want to adopt this new software, because his old way of doing the reports has worked just fine. How would you describe the most likely cause of Sam's resistance?

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Definitions:

Injunctions

Court orders that require a party to do or to refrain from doing specific acts, often used in labor disputes to halt strike actions or enforce agreements.

Property Rights

Legal rights that entail the ownership, use, and disposal of property, including tangible and intangible assets, ensuring protection against unauthorized use or infringement.

Union Action

Collective measures taken by a union or its members to achieve their objectives, which can include strikes, picketing, and negotiating agreements.

Collective Bargaining

A process where employees negotiate with their employers to establish terms of employment, including wages and working conditions.