Featherbedding Refers to

question 66

Multiple Choice

Featherbedding refers to

• A) a situation in which a union forces an employer to hire union workers in preference to nonunion workers.
• B) the requirement that unneeded workers be retained on a job.
• C) the refusal by one union to handle or transport goods produced by workers in another union.
• D) disputes among two or more unions as to which will perform certain jobs.

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Definitions:

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups that have an interest in the activities and outcomes of a business or project and can be affected by its performance.

Task Environment

This term describes the immediate surroundings, conditions, and variables that directly impact an organization's operations and performance.

Regulatory Agencies

Government bodies responsible for overseeing the enforcement of laws and regulations within specific sectors to ensure safety, fairness, and compliance.

Horizontal Differentiation

The division of tasks, roles, and responsibilities across equivalent levels within an organization to achieve specialization and efficiency.