San Antonio Employees in a Multitude of Occupations Are Fearful

question 78

Multiple Choice

San Antonio employees in a multitude of occupations are fearful of losing their jobs due to the recent spate of corporate merger,acquisition,and consolidation activity in the region.Employees also are concerned that they are not being paid as highly as their counterparts in other cities.They are interested in joining a union to protect themselves.The next step is to

• A) hire a binding arbitrator to settle grievances.
• B) hold certification elections.
• C) hold a decertification election.
• D) engage in collective bargaining.
• E) collect employee signatures on authorization cards.

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Definitions:

Acquiring New Businesses

The process of a company purchasing or merging with other companies to expand its operations, enter new markets, or gain competitive advantages.

Distribution Alliance

A partnership between companies to allow for the more efficient distribution and availability of products.

Strategic Alliance

A partnership between two or more companies to pursue a set of agreed-upon objectives while remaining independent organizations.

Supplier Alliance

refers to a strategic partnership between a buying firm and its suppliers to improve product quality, reduce costs, and enhance innovation.