Which of the Following Workplace Trends Have Made It More

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following workplace trends have made it more difficult to determine who should be excluded from a bargaining unit by virtue of their managerial role?

• A) Job titles say nothing about the work
• B) Term/ contract hiring
• C) Expansion of organizations
• D) Significant numbers of educated people in the present workforce

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